City of Tuscaloosa Holds Groundbreaking for University Boulevard East Improvement Project
The City of Tuscaloosa held a groundbreaking for the University Boulevard East Improvement Project on Thursday, January 8, at 2 p.m. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox and Council President Kip Tyner spoke during the ceremony. “This project is a commitment to Alberta. The City’s commitment to Alberta has always been strong, but after the April 27,…
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City of Tuscaloosa Holds Ribbon Cutting for McWright’s Ferry Road
The City of Tuscaloosa held a ribbon cutting ceremony for the new McWright’s Ferry Road on Friday, September 19 at 9 a.m. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, Judge Rob Robertson, Representative Bill Lamb, Representative Chris England, Mr. Joe Robinson and Judge Hardy McCollum spoke during the ceremony. “Today marks a monumental day for Tuscaloosa,” Mayor Walt…
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August 1, 2025
Progress The McWright’s Ferry Road project has reached another significant milestone. The final asphalt surface has been placed, and temporary striping has been completed on Rice Mine Road and SR-297, McWright’s Ferry Road, and on New Watermelon Road. This marks completion of one of the last major phases of construction. The newly completed intersection at…
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June 1, 2025
Progress Remaining grading, stone base placement, and lower layers of pavement were completed on the north end of the project from Sierra Dr to New Watermelon marking another milestone on the project. The footprint of McWright’s Ferry Road has reached the northern-most point on the project as it ties into New Watermelon Road. This portion…
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April 1, 2025
Progress The Rice Mine Road/SR-297 side of the project is nearly complete, with only a few minor items of work remaining and the final layer of asphalt, which will be added later this year as the project concludes. The contractor has shifted his focus to the McWright’s Ferry Road side of the project. The paving of the…
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March 1, 2025
Progress Paving is complete on the right turn lanes at the Rice Mine Road and SR-297 (Bryant Bridge) intersection. Additional paving is in process to complete the access in front of Coral Industries. The contractor has focused on constructing the McWright’s Ferry Road tie-in outside existing travel lanes, and on additional widening of existing McWright’s Ferry Road between…
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