Pelham's $5M Bridge Project Eases Traffic, Boosts Safety

0:00It's March 23rd, from your city to your ears. This is Birmingham News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story. Pelham City leaders in Alabama are pushing forward with a big project to ease traffic jams and boost public safety. They're building a bridge over two railroad tracks at County Road 52 in Lee Street, where backups often block drivers and slow down first. Responders. The City Council just greenlit a deal worth more than $5 million dollars with engineering firm AECOM to handle the environmental review and bridge design. They also approve $26,000 dollars for CSX, the train company, to review plans at three crossing points. Local officials say the tracks create real headaches, especially for emergency crews who need quick access. This bridge will help keep things moving and make the area safer for everyone. The project goes further, stretching past the home depot toward Interstate 65. Members want to straighten and widen Highway 52 there, adding an extra lane in each direction

1:01at the busy tank farm exit to handle rush hour. Crowds better. Property owners along the route might see some changes too, as the city figures outland needs. With these steps in place, Pelham is on track for smoother roads ahead.