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ALDOT presents Alabama 25 Camp Branch bridge replacement; public comments due July 24, 2026
Summary
ALDOT’s online public‑involvement presentation for the Alabama 25 bridge over Camp Branch Creek between Calera and Columbiana proposes replacing the 1930s bridge with a wider, longer structure, requires right‑of‑way acquisition beginning fall 2026, and anticipates construction start in early 2027 with a 9–12 month duration; the online comment period closes 07/24/2026.
Calera — City staff and ALDOT presented an online public‑involvement plan for replacing the Alabama 25 bridge over Camp Branch Creek between Calera and Columbiana, and encouraged residents to submit comments through ALDOT’s online portal before the stated deadline.
The presentation described the existing bridge as about 160 feet long and 21 feet wide with a deteriorating deck and damaged railing. ALDOT’s proposed replacement would be approximately 240 feet long and 38.5 feet wide, accommodating two 12‑foot travel lanes and two 6‑foot paved shoulders; roadway approaches and guardrails are part of the design.
ALDOT said right‑of‑way acquisition is projected to begin in fall 2026, with utility relocation to follow; construction is anticipated to begin in early 2027 and take roughly nine to 12 months. The presentation noted the bridge will be closed during construction, local traffic access will be maintained, and freight will be detoured along I‑65, Alabama 3/US‑31 and Alabama 70.
City Engineer Jonathan Stanton said the city posted the ALDOT presentation on the city website and urged area residents to review the materials and submit comments by July 24, 2026. The presentation did not indicate an in‑person public involvement meeting; ALDOT asked that comments be submitted by voicemail, email or U.S. mail per the instructions in the online material.
What happens next: Residents who want to influence design choices or raise concerns should use the ALDOT comment portal before the July 24 deadline; right‑of‑way and utility activities could begin in fall 2026 if the schedule holds.
