Drainage improvements and streetscape for CBD I-20/59 bridge replacement along birmingham central business district 9TH AVE N from 15TH ST N to 23RD S

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) received a formula grant award of $5,625,784 from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) under the Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program (CFDA 20.509), obligated on July 31, 2025. The award supports drainage improvements and streetscape enhancements associated with the I-20/59 bridge replacement project in Birmingham's Central Business District along 9th Avenue North, spanning from 15th Street North through 25th Street North and connecting cross streets. These infrastructure improvements are designed to enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity in the designated project area.

The Formula Grants for Rural Areas and Tribal Transit Program provides capital, planning, and operating assistance to states and Indian tribes for public transportation services in rural areas with populations under 50,000. While this particular award's project description focuses on infrastructure improvements rather than traditional transit operations, the funding supports the broader FTA strategic goals of modernizing transportation infrastructure and building equitable communities. ALDOT, as the designated state administrator for Section 5311 programs in Alabama, demonstrates substantial capacity in managing complex, federally-funded transportation infrastructure initiatives through its Office Engineer Division.

Project description

Drainage improvements and streetscape for CBD I-20/59 bridge replacement along birmingham central business district 9TH AVE N from 15TH ST N to 23RD ST N and cross streets (15TH ST N through 25TH ST N).