Commission approves ALDOT agreement for Riverside Bridge replacement

Aug 11, 2026

The commission approved an agreement with ALDOT for the Riverside Bridge replacement; staff said the bridge likely dates to the 1930s and the project would likely begin in late FY27 or FY28 with funds available through FY29.

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County Engineer Clay Phillips presented an agreement from ALDOT for the Riverside Bridge replacement project and asked the commission to approve the county's participation. Commissioners discussed whether the work might include demolition of the old bridge and whether the structure is a PWA/CCC-era build from the 1930s; staff said final design and funding timing point toward construction beginning in late FY27 or FY28 and that allocated funds extend through FY29.

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