Chilton County wins $2 million A-Trip grant to rework dangerous SR‑191/CR‑50 intersection
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Chilton County officials said the county received the maximum $2,000,000 A‑Trip grant to improve sight distance and safety at the intersection of State Road 191 and County Road 50; preliminary engineering and a possible county contribution are next steps, and staff will coordinate with ALDOT.
Chilton County has been awarded a $2,000,000 A‑Trip grant for improvements at the intersection of State Road 191 and County Road 50, county staff announced during a work session.
The road department said the award is intended to address limited sight distance on the north side of the hill at the intersection, a location staff and commissioners described as the site of recurring accidents. "We've seen numerous, reoccurring accidents because of the limited sight distance," the road official said, noting the county picked the project because of its clear safety need.
Staff cautioned that additional preliminary engineering and surveying will be required to determine the exact scope of work and whether any county matching funds will be necessary. "As we get more information as they do more preliminary engineering and survey ... they'll get a better idea of exactly what's needed," the road director said.
County leaders said they will work with the Alabama Department of Transportation on project design and implementation. Commissioners thanked staff and local representatives who helped secure letters of support for the application, which officials said bolstered the county’s competitiveness for the award.
Next steps include completing preliminary engineering, confirming potential county contributions if required by detailed plans, and coordinating ALDOT’s involvement. Staff expect to return with recommendations as engineering information becomes available.