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Council approves $800,000 contribution to Aldridge Creek rail-bridge improvements after Christie grant success
Summary
The council approved an $800,000 local funding commitment toward a roughly $15 million Aldridge Creek Railroad Bridge improvement project after the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority secured a Christie grant; staff said the work includes a new trestle bridge, thousands of ties and upgraded rail to allow heavier and potential future passenger service.
The City Council approved a resolution authorizing a joint funding agreement with the Huntsville-Madison County Railroad Authority to provide $800,000 toward the Aldridge Creek Railroad Bridge Improvements project, a large rail rehabilitation tied to industrial access and future transport options.
Shane Davis, director of urban economic development, told the…
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