Governor Ivey announces $3.6 Million in road grants

July 16, 2026 - MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Governor Kay Ivey (R) on Thursday announced more than $3.6 million in state funding is being awarded to cities and counties for 11 road projects across Alabama, highlighting her ongoing commitment to enhancing the state's infrastructure.

The grants are the second round of funding made available this year under the Alabama Department of Transportation's Annual Grant Program, created by the Rebuild Alabama Act. The Rebuild Alabama Act, overwhelmingly passed by the Legislature and signed by Governor Ivey in 2019, requires ALDOT to establish an annual program setting aside a minimum of $10 million off the top of the state's share of gas tax revenue for local projects. Additional funding will be awarded later this year.

"Strong, safe and reliable infrastructure is one of the reasons our state attracts record-breaking investments and jobs," said Governor Ivey. "Rebuild Alabama is delivering lasting improvements, ensuring we have the strong transportation network needed to support our growing economy and those who drive our roads and bridges. We are keeping our foot on the gas and will continue to invest in infrastructure that serves every corner of Alabama."

Of the awarded projects, cities and counties also contributed more than $1.5 million in local matching funds. All projects are required to move forward within one year of the awarding of funds.

The state will replace culverts on Wilters Street with $345,994.95 in state money and $95,994.95 in local money for a total project cost of $441,989.90.

In Lineville in Clay County the state is providing $350,000 in funding for resurfacing Talladega Street and Knowles Avenue (1.337 miles). The local government will provide $202,380 in funding toward the $552,380 project cost.

In Etowah County the state is contributing $350,00 for Bridge replacement on Whorton Bend Road over an unnamed tributary. Local government is providing $188,710 in local funds for a total project cost of $538,710.00.

Samson in Geneva County is getting $350,000 to paving Camellia Drive and Davis Circle; resurfacing 12 streets within the city limits (3.38 miles). Local government is providing $100,495 for total project cost of $450,495.

Gordon in Houston County is resurfacing 9 streets within the town limits (2.80 miles). The state is providing $350,000.00. Local government is providing $170,005 in matching dollars. The total project cost is $520,005.

Detroit in Lamar County is resurfacing 9 streets within the town limits (2.07 miles). The state is providing $299,525. The local match is $84,430.00. The total project cost is $383,955.

Owens Cross Roads in Madison is resurfacing and making drainage improvements on G. Carpentar Road from Old Highway 431 to US-431 (0.47 miles). The state is providing $321,000. The local match is $71,000.00 for a total project cost of $392,000.

Winfield in Marion County is resurfacing 10 streets within the city limits (4.3 miles). The state is providing $350,000. The local match is $322,065. The total project cost is $672,065.

Moody in St. Clair County is resurfacing 11 city streets (2.36 miles). The state is providing $328,670.49. Local government is providing a $116,821.46 match for the $445,491.95 project.

Tallassee in Tallapoosa County will resurface 3rd Street from SR-14 (Central Blvd.) to Marvin Avenue (0.26 miles) with $253,297 in state funds and a $54,617 match for $307,914.

Washington County is receiving $350,000 for full depth asphalt paving of Floyd Johnson Road (0.50 miles). The local match is $141,310 for a total project cost of $491,310.

Ivey announced total grants of $3,648,487.44. The total local match is $1,547,828.41 for total project costs of $5,196,315.85.

Since the passage of the Rebuild Alabama Act, ALDOT's Annual Grant Program has awarded more than $81.8 million in state transportation funding for local projects.

For more information about the Annual Grant Program, visit the program's dedicated webpage at https://www.dot.state.al.us/programs/RAAGrantProgram.html.