
Interstate Widening in Shelby County: Progress and Completion Date
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Crews make significant strides on Shelby Countys Interstate 65 widening project, adding a third lane from Calera to Alabaster. Work intensifies north of the project, with McInnis Construction grading and building bridge supports. Chilton Contractors progress in the middle section. Upgrades aim to reduce congestion, improve emergency response times, and enhance driver experience. The project is set for completion by spring 2028, with ALDOT expressing gratitude for community patience.
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0:00Here's more Birmingham news for March 18th. Crews are making solid progress on a big interstate widening project in Shelby County. They're adding a third lane along Interstate 65 from Exit 231 in Calera to Exit 238 in Alibaster. This latest milestone hits the southern stretch, helping move the whole effort forward. Meanwhile, work is wrapping up farther north, where McInn's construction crews are grading the new lane between Buck Creek and Old U.S. 31. They're also building supports for upcoming bridges there. In the middle section, children contractors keep pushing ahead on median grading and lane foundations after shifting traffic last fall. The upgrades will cut down traffic jams in southern Shelby County and give first responders quicker access with wider bridges. Local drivers should notice smoother rides once it's all done. Officials say the full project, including the new stretch between Alibaster and Calera, stays on track for completion by spring of 20, 28. Global band with Department of Transportation leaders are thanking everyone for their patients
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