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Prattville approves application for up to $25 million BUILD grant to widen McQueen Smith Road

Prattville City Council · February 18, 2026

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Summary

The council authorized staff to submit a FY2026 US DOT BUILD grant application to widen McQueen Smith Road from Cobbs Ford Road to US-31; the project estimate is $32,632,773.70 and the city committed the non-federal match should the $25 million award be made.

Prattville’s City Council on Feb. 17 voted unanimously to authorize submission of a FY2026 BUILD grant application to the U.S. Department of Transportation for the widening of McQueen Smith Road from Cobbs Ford Road to U.S. 31 South Memorial Drive.

Councilor Langley introduced the resolution outlining the project goals: improve safety, provide pedestrian and nonmotorized access, relieve congestion and reduce travel time on the corridor. The resolution as presented listed a total estimated project cost of $32,632,773.70 and referenced a maximum BUILD award of $25,000,000. The council committed that the city would provide the required matching funds and any additional overages if the grant is awarded.

During discussion there were no objections to pursuing the competitive federal grant; councilors said seeking external funding was appropriate given traffic growth and safety needs. The resolution passed unanimously.

Numbers and next steps: City staff will complete and submit the BUILD application and, if awarded, the city must provide the local match (the difference between the estimated cost and any federal award). The council’s authorization does not obligate the city to spend match funds until a grant award and subsequent appropriation are approved.