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$34 Million Overpass Opens a New Chapter for North Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE — A $34 million road project has reached a major milestone in north Huntsville, opening the Memorial Parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road and extending uninterrupted travel through the city to more than 10 miles. City and state leaders celebrated the opening with an October 16 ribbon-cutting, marking...
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Huntsville Transit runs Orion Express shuttle for Billy Strings shows this weekend
Concertgoers heading to The Orion Amphitheater for Billy Strings’ two-night run this weekend will have another option for getting to and from the venue. Strings grew up playing bluegrass with […] The post Huntsville Transit runs Orion Express shuttle for Billy Strings shows this weekend appeared first on 256 Today .
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‘Zip, zip, zoom’: Drivers react as new Memorial Parkway overpass opens
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The southbound Memorial Parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road is now open after more than three years of construction, allowing drivers to travel over the intersection without stopping at the traffic light below. The $34 million project began in June 2023. The new overpass includes six...
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Memorial Parkway overpass at Mastin Lake Road fully open
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Drivers on Memorial Parkway can now travel through Mastin Lake Road without stopping, as Gov. Kay Ivey announced Thursday the mainline and overpass is fully open to traffic. The opening marks the end of a three-year construction project aimed at easing congestion in one of Huntsville’s...
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Road closures planned for Alabama A&M homecoming parade
Drivers should expect road closures and delays near Alabama A&M University on Saturday, Oct. 17, as Huntsville police assist with traffic control for the school's annual Homecoming Parade. Closures are expected to begin around 7:45 a.m. Meridian Street will be closed between U.S. 72 and Industrial Drive, including side streets...
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Growth Meets the Road: Huntsville Advances Plans Near Major Employers
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Huntsville is advancing road planning in its Limestone County growth corridor, with two engineering contracts aimed at improving access around major employers and key intersections. In an Oct. 8 announcement, the city approved work involving Greenbrier Parkway at Interstate 565 and U.S. 72 West. SAIN Associates...
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$3 Million Study Advances Decatur’s Push for Another River Crossing
DECATUR, Ala. — Decatur’s effort to ease traffic across the Tennessee River is moving forward with $3 million in federal funding to study an additional crossing, a planning step toward addressing a longstanding transportation concern. U.S. Rep. Dale Strong, R-Huntsville, joined Mayor Kent Lawrence and Alabama Department of...
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Huntsville moves forward with new road contracts in Limestone County
At its Thursday, October 8, 2026 meeting, the City of Huntsville approved two engineering design contracts for road improvements for Greenbrier Parkway interchange at Interstate 565 and improvements on U.S. 72. This is in the Huntsville-annexed portion of Limestone County, outlined in the proposed tax increment financing district that includes...
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This Unforgettable Alabama Train Ride Takes You Through The Most Stunning Scenery
Some places just grab you by the collar and refuse to let go, and the North Alabama Railroad Museum in Huntsville is absolutely one of them. You’ll walk in curious and leave completely converted. Let’s start with something simple. Most weekends in Alabama look pretty much the same.
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Decatur one step closer to new bridge
DECATUR, ALABAMA —The City of Decatur is one step closer to a new crossing over the Tennessee River. In a press conference in Rhodes Ferry Park on Tuesday, Mayor Kent Lawrence joined U.S. Representative Dale Strong and Jon Papke of Alabama Department of Transportation to announce they will begin the final study to determine the best alignment for a new bridge beginning early next year.