MARSHALL COUNTY – Marshall County has been awarded a $16.17 million federal grant to replace the aging Swayback Bridge on Hustleville Road, marking the only Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant awarded in Alabama this year.
Congressman Robert Aderholt announced the funding Wednesday, saying the grant represents a major investment in Marshall County’s transportation infrastructure and will benefit residents, businesses, schools, and emergency services for years to come.
MARSHALL COUNTY – Marshall County has received a $16.17 million federal grant to replace the aging Swayback Bridge on Hustleville Road. The award marks the only Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant awarded in Alabama this year.
Congressman Robert Aderholt announced the funding Wednesday. He said the project represents a major investment in Marshall County’s transportation infrastructure.
New Bridge Will Improve Safety
The project will replace the existing Swayback Bridge and realign about 2,000 feet of Hustleville Road. Plans call for a new bridge that measures approximately 1,000 feet long and 40 feet wide.
In addition, crews will widen the shoulders and improve the roadway’s design. The project also includes new safety features and the relocation and upgrade of a water line beneath the bridge deck.
Aderholt said the improvements will benefit thousands of residents. School buses, emergency vehicles, farmers, and local businesses rely on the bridge every day.
“Anyone who has driven this stretch of road understands why this project has been such a priority,” Aderholt said. “Replacing this aging bridge will make travel safer, improve reliability, and strengthen an important transportation corridor for years to come.”
Grant Application Received Strong Support
Last year, Aderholt wrote to U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in support of Marshall County’s BUILD Grant application. He thanked the Department of Transportation for recognizing the importance of the project.
According to Aderholt, BUILD Grants are highly competitive. He said Marshall County received Alabama’s only BUILD Grant this year because of the county’s strong application and the critical need for the project.
Local Officials Recognized
Aderholt also praised the Marshall County Commission, Commission Chairman John Young, and local officials for their work on the application.
“I want to congratulate the Marshall County Commission and Commission Chairman John Young and everyone who worked tirelessly to bring this application together,” Aderholt said. “Their persistence and vision made today’s announcement possible. I look forward to seeing construction begin and to the lasting benefits this project will provide for the people of Marshall County.”
The BUILD Grant program provides competitive federal funding for transportation projects that improve safety, mobility, and economic opportunity across the nation.
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