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I-59 Southbound Reconstruction and Rehabilitation from Georgia to Fort Payne

An aerial view looking north at an interstate highway. The northbound road to the right has recently been reconstructed. The southbound road to the left is carrying two-way traffic diverted from the northbound road. An on-ramp merges to the southbound roadway. from a welcome center that is covered by the trees.

This project will reconstruct and rehabilitate 16 miles of I-59 southbound, from the Georgia state line to about a mile north of the US-11 overpass in Fort Payne.

Region/County
Type of WorkReconstruction/Rehabilitation/Asphalt Pavement
RouteI-59
Projected StartSpring 2026
Projected CompletionWinter/Spring 2029
Traffic ImpactSingle-lane closures with temporary welcome center closure, and roadway closures with two-way traffic separated by barriers on opposing roadway
Project NumberIM-I059(427)
Project Cost$47,544,196.00
Project StatusActive
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A $47.5 million project for reconstruction and rehabilitation of 16 miles of I-59 southbound near the Georgia state line will begin after Memorial Day.

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