Council hears progress report on Northern Bypass; project about 75% complete

Jul 23, 2026

City staff told the council the Northern Bypass (State Route 255) is about 75% complete, a 4.5-mile limited-access highway section with regional cost cited at $43 million; officials said the route could cut commute times by about 15 minutes for some northern residents.

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Shane Davis, Director of Urban Economic Development, told the Huntsville City Council that the Northern Bypass project (State Route 255) is moving toward completion and will create a 4.5-mile limited-access corridor linking Pulaski Pike to the US 231/431 area.

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