This project will replace the bridge on US-43/US-72 over SR-20 constructed in 1938 with a clear span bridge, improving clearance and safety.
| Region/County | North/Lauderdale |
| Type of Work | Bridge Replacement |
| Route | US-43/US-72 |
| Projected Start | March 2026 |
| Projected Completion | Spring 2028 |
| Traffic Impact | Southbound/westbound roadway reduced to one lane; detour for northbound/eastbound traffic |
| Project Number | BR-0002 (579) |
| Project Cost | $7,247,268.00 |
| Project Status | Active |
Northbound traffic on US-43/US-72 will detour near the Mitchell Boulevard bridge beginning Thursday, March 19.
After rerouting northbound traffic, contractor Miller & Miller can begin demolition of the northbound side of the bridge over SR-20. The $7.2 million project will replace the 88-year-old bridge one half at a time.
Northbound detour route
All US-43 northbound/US-72 eastbound…
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Replacement of the US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence will begin soon. ALDOT advises motorists to prepare for lane closures and detours for the next two years, during demolition of the 88-year-old bridge and construction of a larger, safer bridge in its place.
The Mitchell Boulevard bridge is about half a mile north of the…
