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Commission withholds permit for Alabama Power pole work on Saine Road until traffic-flow plan is provided
Summary
The commission voted not to issue Alabama Power a permit to install new poles on Saine Road until a plan ensures at least one traffic lane remains open during installation. Motion passed unanimously Jan. 27, 2026.
The St. Clair County Commission unanimously resolved on Jan. 27 not to issue Alabama Power a permit to install new poles on Saine Road until Alabama Power presents a solution that keeps at least one lane open for traffic during pole installation. The County Engineer brought the issue before the commission and Commissioner Ricky Parker made the motion to withhold the permit; Commissioner Bob Mize seconded.
The minutes record the action as a protective measure for traffic flow during utility work. No timeline or alternative mitigation details were recorded in the minutes; the item will require a follow-up from Alabama Power or county engineering to present a traffic-flow plan acceptable to the commission.
