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SR-205 bridge replacement over ATN railroad

An aerial view of a road with a bridge over a railroad tracks, surrounded by trees

Bridge replacement and approaches on SR-205 over the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway to include the realignment of SR-205 and Old Guntersville Gadsden Road.

Expect a year-long closure of SR-205 from north of Old Guntersville Gadsden Road to south of Waterline Road, including closure of the north end of Old Guntersville Gadsden Road and the south end of Waterline Road. The official detour is SR-168 in Boaz to US-431 and vice versa.

Region/County North/Etowah
Type of WorkBridge Replacement
RouteSR-205
Projected StartAugust 2026
Projected CompletionFall 2027
Traffic ImpactRoad closure and detour
Project NumberBR-0205(507)
Project Cost$4,881,200.00
Project StatusActive
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In addition to replacing the bridge, the $4.9 million project will realign SR-205 approaching the bridge.

Part of SR-205 in Etowah County will close for about a year during replacement of a 102-year-old bridge over the Alabama & Tennessee River Railway (ATN).

ALDOT anticipates the closure starting Monday, Aug. 3, weather permitting.

The $4.9 million project with contractor Rogers Group will also realign SR-205 and Old Guntersville Gadsden Road.

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