Gov. Kay Ivey announces I-59 in Trussville to be widened

By Gabby Gervais
Updated 01/12/22

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Great news, Jefferson County drivers! Gov. Kay Ivey announced that the I-59 from Chalkville Mountain Road to I-459 is getting expanded to six lanes in a new major project. Keep reading for what we know about this exciting announcement.

New Year, New Road

In the annual State of the State address on Jan. 11th, Gov. Kay Ivey announced plenty of highly anticipated new projects for the coming year. One that spells less congestion for your commute is the expansion of the I-59 from Chalkville Mountain Road to I-459.

The road currently has only four lanes and is plagued with frequent gridlock, causing frustration for many drivers. We asked June Mathews, Executive Director at the Trussville Area Chamber of Commerce, what this new expansion means for your commute.