Birmingham Northern Beltline Archives

Aug 29

Big crowd attends public forum on Birmingham Northern Beltline

Meeting attendees sitting in chairs facing a stage with a large group of people standing in rows behind the chairs.

It was standing room only at the Gardendale Civic Center on August 27 as the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) hosted a public forum and design hearing to gather community input on the next phase of the Birmingham Northern Beltline.

An estimated crowd over 600 residents, first responders, business leaders and area officials attended the…

Jul 23

ALDOT reaching out to property owners along Northern Beltline route

Drone image of Birmingham Northern Beltline construction between SR-79 and SR-75 in Alabama

Starting this week, some property owners along the US-31 to SR-79 section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline near Pinson, Ala. will receive visits from Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) representatives.

These representatives are preparing to survey properties to ensure proper roadway alignment and to evaluate environmental impacts. Engaging with property owners is part of ALDOT’s…

Jun 28

Work underway to open first phase of Birmingham Northern Beltline

Governor Kay Ivey behind a podium giving a speech.

The contractor for the Alabama Department of Transportation has begun work to complete the first section of the Birmingham Northern Beltline. This initial phase of construction will be a four-lane highway connecting State Route 79 and State Route 75 in Jefferson County.

In May, the bid to construct this project was awarded to the lowest…