By Megan Miller, Editor
TRUSSVILLE – The long-awaited Floyd Bradford Road paving project is underway.
The project was initially projected to begin in the spring, after agreements were obtained from Leeds, Trussville, Irondale, Birmingham and Jefferson County. According to County Commissioner Joe Knight, the deal was if all of the listed jurisdictions were willing to chip in for the initial paving process, Jefferson County would then take over maintenance on the road.
The project is said to cost $1.16 million, with Jefferson County paying close to $700,000 of that amount, and the reaming cost being split amongst the cities. Knight said dollar amounts were determined based upon how much of the mileage of Floyd Bradford Road was within each city. Private support from Pivotal Gas reduced the portions each city was initially asked to pay.
“Everyone has been working together, so it’s been a good thing,” Knight said.
Knight said the paving contract has a 45-day window for completion, but he estimates it should be finished before the end of September.
“I was very glad to be a part of it, I think it will make a huge difference to those who live in the area and those who travel that road,” Knight said. “It’s been a long time coming and I’m glad it’s getting done.”
24 Comments
Judy Hulsey Acton
Yay!!!!
Angela Hyatt Hill
So very thankful.
Jeff Hodgson
Now we need Queenstown to be paved next.
Melanie Price Shores
FINALLY! My cars couldn’t take it anymore.
Melissa Berry Jackson
Yay!!
Jody Franklin
And not a day too soon!!
Mendy Davis
Finally
Carrie Horsley Cunningham
Yes!! It is horrible!
Heather Mitchell
DEFINITELY!
Kathy Sills
Seriously…hope they complete it quicker than civitan
Gail Smith Wright
Can Service Road please be next?
Christopher Oliver
Any completion date?
Brian Huston Ham
Carrie Horsley Cunningham I remember when Floyd Bradford was paved last.
Lauri Garrard Newton
Karen Owens
Deanna Jones
Ruffner Road needs to be paved too!
Chris Colley
Yea!!!!!!!!!
Mitzi Mills Sisk
Much needed!! Yay!!!
Bonnie Smith Smothers
I’m so excited! It’s getting a little better everyday!
Robin Delawder
Just so everyone knows. Not that I’m not thankful for it being paved (finally 2 tires later) but during the construction times it takes forever to get down it. I sat for nearly twenty minutes waiting to get to my moms driveway just to have to wait 10 to get back out the week before last.
Jane Jones Long
When is Service Road Scheduled? Last time I asked Trussville I was told Jefferson County and Trussville could not decide who was responsible to pave it. Meanwhile, the holes get deeper!!
Brandon Love
What road doesn’t need paved!!! how about a little of the money go towards that 🙂
Scott White
Thank you!!
Scott White
Amen!!! It’s awful. I wonder if we can sue the city for car damage.
Joni Waltner Ellington
Thank you Tracy Pate!!!