By Gary Lloyd
TRUSSVILLE — A section of Interstate 59 in Trussville that’s long been in the dark will soon have light.
More than 50 lights are being installed along a stretch of the interstate from Exit 141 (near Chalkville Mountain Road) to Exit 143 (the Deerfoot Parkway exit), according to www.myfoxal.com.
The project is part of Gov. Robert Bentley’s Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program, which was announced in 2013.
At the time the project was announced, it was reported that the cost would be $706,300, of which $565,000 would be covered by ATRIP and $141,300 would be the local amount.
Trussville Mayor Gene Melton said the city has already put up its match for the project.
Funding for ATRIP comes through the use of GARVEE bonds. With GARVEE bonds, Alabama is able to access future federal dollars to pay for road and bridge projects that are needed immediately.
Melton said the contractor has until July to complete the project.
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