SR-20 Archives

Oct 19, 2026

Traffic switch for Mitchell Boulevard bridge work set for Tuesday

An aerial view of bridge construction with a city in the background

All SR-20 traffic to detour to Pine Street and Dr. Hicks Boulevard

Drivers can expect some changes to traffic flow on US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard and SR-20 in Florence as a $7.2 million bridge replacement project enters its second phase.

With the northbound side of the new bridge over SR-20 substantially complete, contractor Miller & Miller will…

Dec 05, 2025

Bids opened for Mitchell Boulevard bridge replacement

An aging bridge carries a larger highway over a two-lane road.

ALDOT opened bids today for replacement of the 88-year-old US-43/US-72/Mitchell Boulevard bridge over SR-20 in Florence.

Of three bidders, contractor Miller & Miller submitted the apparent low bid of $7,247,268. ALDOT anticipated bids between $6.8 and $8.3 million.

Construction is pending bid review and award of the contract.

Project details

The project will replace the…

Sep 26, 2025

Modifications will improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane

A concept map for the project, showing modifications to improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane

Work to improve safety on SR-20 at Gargis Lane in Colbert County will begin next week.

ALDOT advises motorists to expect daily single-lane closures on SR-20 in either direction near the intersection southeast of Muscle Shoals. Please expect delays.

Modifications

The $578,374 project with contractor Rogers Group will make several modifications to the intersection. These…

Sep 13, 2024

Contractor to resurface SR-20 in Decatur

A highway with both newer and older pavement visible

A project to resurface part of SR-20 in Decatur will start Sunday evening, if weather permits.

Grayson Carter & Son Contracting will mill, patch, and repave more than a mile of the highway from west of 12th Avenue Northwest to the bridge over the CSX railroad.

The contractor will work between 6 p.m. and 6…