Commission approves permit for Alabama Power pole work; one‑lane closures expected

Feb 10, 2026

The commission approved a permit for Alabama Power to set new poles along Sy Road with one‑lane closures at multiple sites; staff arranged a follow‑up meeting to discuss specific pole locations and potential conflicts with upcoming road widening.

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County engineer Dan told commissioners that Alabama Power submitted a permit request to install new poles on Sy Road. The company expects to close one lane at multiple sites for pole setting; staff said the contractor planned for up to six hours per lane closure because of crane setup and removal.

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