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Alabama's $3.5 billion bridge gets new boost


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Published in Automotive and Transportation on Wednesday, May 7th 2025 at 8:41 GMT by Newsweek   Print publication without navigation

  • The crossing is the state's largest road infrastructure investment in history.

The article from Newsweek discusses a significant infrastructure project in Alabama where a new bridge, named the "Freedom Bridge," is being constructed over the Mobile River. This $120 million project, which began in 2020, aims to alleviate traffic congestion and improve connectivity between Mobile and Baldwin counties. The bridge, expected to be completed by 2024, will feature four lanes and a pedestrian walkway, enhancing both vehicular and pedestrian access. The project has been praised for its potential to boost economic development in the region, although it has faced some delays due to environmental concerns and funding issues.

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[ https://www.newsweek.com/alabama-bridge-construction-2068987 ]

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