Martin Road Improvements Phase II
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SUMMARY
This project is phase two of a 1.6 mile, five-lane roadway improvement from Old Jim Williams Road to Laracy Drive. The project is expected to take 18 months to complete.
The project is a continuation of Martin Road Phase I recently completed in 2021. This phase consists of approximately 1.6 miles of new five-lane roadway from Old Jim Williams to Laracy Drive with 4-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks on each side to include a new bridge at Bradford Creek. Upon completion, Martin Road will be significantly improved for direct access from I-565 and the Airport to Redstone Arsenal.
STATUS
The roadway construction contract was signed by ALDOT in September 2023. The contract was awarded to the low bidder, Rogers Group Inc. The bridge work is completed, and the east side of the project was reopened to traffic in May 2026. Crews continue to work landscaping behind the curbs from Old Jim Williams to Wall Triana and finish the final paving surface shortly thereafter with striping and signage to complete the entire east side. Contractor has moved to the west side of Wall Triana and will be upgrading the existing railroad crossing to accommodate the new roadway. Remaining work on the west side will require additional lane shifts and road closures to complete all roadwork between Wall Triana Highway and Laracy Drive. Anticipated completion for the entire project is late 2026, with weather permitting.
Updated Aug. 11, 2026
COST & FUNDING
Total Cost: $14 million
Source of Funding: Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
Updated Feb. 5, 2025
