North Huntsville road project to improve safety for commuters

Published on May 11, 2023

A much-needed roadway improvement project will result in a safer commute for drivers in North Huntsville.

City Council on Thursday authorized Mayor Tommy Battle to enter into an agreement with low bidder Grayson Carter & Son Contracting Inc. to make improvements to Monroe Road from Pulaski Pike to 1 mile east of Liberty Hill Road. The total contract amount is $4.7 million.

Kathy Martin, Huntsville’s Director of Engineering, said the project was necessary as traffic patterns continue to increase near the North Huntsville Industrial Park.

“The project is intended to improve safety with the installation of paved shoulders and improved sight distance along this roadway,” she said. “The contractor will soon begin utility relocations and improvements should be complete in September 2023.”

Because the affected portion of Monroe Road will be closed for construction for about four months, a detour will redirect motorists to Patterson Lane.

Project updates will be posted to HuntsvilleAL.gov/Roadworkprojects as they become available.