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City manager highlights bridge replacements, upcoming project and public-safety appointment

Phenix City Council · July 31, 2026
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Summary

The city manager described recent bridge replacements, an upcoming project (address quoted in the transcript as ‘28431 or 431 South’) and said the council is preparing to appoint a new public safety director whose duties will include community education.

The city manager told the council that several bridges in the city have been replaced in recent years and described ongoing planning for additional infrastructure work. He credited cooperation with neighboring jurisdictions and state representatives for opening engineering resources and said such investments are part of the city's effort to address aging infrastructure.

The manager referenced a forthcoming project described in the meeting as "28431 or 431 South" (address unclear in the transcript). He also said the council is preparing to appoint a new public safety director and described part of the role as education and outreach. The manager stated, "we have replaced several bridges inside this city," and later said, "we're getting ready to appoint a new public safety director."

City leaders framed the items as part of long-term planning to improve quality of life and to support growth and retail capture along key corridors; officials said more specifics will be available as project engineering and scheduling are finalized.