Council to authorize $2M state grant for US 78 redesign
the City Attorney·Oct 27, 2026
ConsentPublic Works
$2.0M$$$$, Red tier (over $1 million)
If approved, would fund a $2M road redesign on US 78 (3rd Avenue South) from 3rd to 46th Street South, with no local match required. Would improve infrastructure in this corridor.
👥Counterparty:
Alabama Department of Transportation
🏛Funding source:
State Grant
📋Action type:
Resolution
📍Location:
US 78 (3rd Avenue South) between 3rd Avenue and 46th Street South
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