Birmingham northern beltline from cunningham creek to east of SR-79

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) Office Engineer Division a project grant of $911,550.82 on July 24, 2025, under the Appalachian Development Highway System (CFDA 23.003) program. The award funds construction and infrastructure improvements for the Birmingham Northern Beltline corridor segment extending from Cunningham Creek to east of State Route 79 in Alabama. This project represents the federal government's investment in enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating commerce within the Appalachian region by improving highway access in areas historically inhibited by inadequate transportation infrastructure.

The Appalachian Development Highway System program, administered by the Appalachian Regional Commission in coordination with the FHWA, supports highway construction, widening, reconstruction, and related infrastructure improvements designed to open development potential within Appalachia. ALDOT, as the prime awardee, is responsible for executing the Birmingham Northern Beltline project in accordance with federal requirements and standards established by the FHWA. The project delivery timeline and specific construction phases are consistent with typical Appalachian Development Highway System projects, which generally extend 2-7 years or longer depending on project complexity.