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Marshall County seeks $17.7 million BUILD grant to replace Swayback Bridge; public hearing held
Summary
County staff and local officials detailed a U.S. DOT BUILD grant application requesting $17,678,952 to demolish and replace the Swayback Bridge on Huntsville/Hussleville Road, realign approaches to fix hazardous vertical curves, widen lanes/shoulders and upgrade an 8‑inch water main; public safety and freight benefits were emphasized.
During a public hearing, Marshall County staff presented a U.S. Department of Transportation BUILD (Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development) grant application that would demolish and replace the existing Swayback Bridge on Huntsville (Hussleville) Road, realign the approach to reduce hazardous vertical curvature, and provide wider lanes and shoulders. The application requests $17,678,952 and asserts the project meets BUILD criteria without requiring a local match because of the corridor’s economic profile.
Staff described the existing bridge as approximately 470 feet long and 20…
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