MLK/Jack Warner Parkway Phase III widening and railroad bridge
Tuscaloosa
Summary
The council was set to tentatively award a $44 million construction contract for Phase III of this major road project, plus related engineering contracts and an amended county cost-sharing agreement totaling over $84 million. This is one of the city's biggest infrastructure investments and affects traffic along the riverfront corridor.
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Last discussed Apr 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
A $43.99 million construction contract under an $84.3 million jointly funded project with the county.
Commuters and riverfront-area residents who use the MLK/Jack Warner corridor.
Residents may face construction disruption along the corridor while work is underway.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Public Projects Committee - Apr 7, 2026
The biggest project on the agenda: widening where MLK Boulevard meets Jack Warner Parkway and building a new railroad bridge over the roadway, in District 1. The construction contract alone is about $44 million, plus over $4 million more for engineering services and a state funding agreement amendment.
City Council - Apr 7, 2026
The council was set to tentatively award a $44 million construction contract for Phase III of this major road project, plus related engineering contracts and an amended county cost-sharing agreement totaling over $84 million. This is one of the city's biggest infrastructure investments and affects traffic along the riverfront corridor.
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