Governor Ivey reveals new round of 2025 Rebuild Alabama infrastructure funding grants

Governor Ivey Announces Funding for Road Improvements in Alabama

Governor Kay Ivey announced the allocation of over $3.7 million in state funding on Wednesday aimed at enhancing infrastructure across various cities and counties in Alabama.

This funding is part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s Annual Reconstruction Alabama Act Grant Program, which will support 12 proposed road improvement projects statewide.

In addition to the state funds, about $3.5 million will be contributed from local sources for the same projects.

The funded projects include road resurfacing, expansion, and rerouting initiatives in areas like Calhoun, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Dale, Escambia, Etowah, Franklin, Lamar, Marion, Marshall, Talladega, and more.

“Rebuilding Alabama is fulfilling our promise to secure roads and bridges across every part of the state,” Ivey stated. She added, “Each funding round brings tangible improvements to our busiest highways that Alabamians rely on daily. This is a strategic long-term investment for our workforce, and Alabama is benefiting from it.”

The Reconstruction Alabama Act, enacted by the state legislature in 2019, mandates that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) secure at least $10 million in gas tax revenue for local projects.

Since the law’s passage, ALDOT’s grant program has awarded more than $66 million to local transportation initiatives, as highlighted by Ivey’s office.

All funded projects are required to commence within one year of receiving the grants.

This announcement represents the second round of funding from this year’s Reconstruction Alabama Act. In April, Ivey announced more than $7.6 million would be allocated for road infrastructure projects in 24 counties, with the initial round covering around $5.6 million in local funding.

“From resurfacing rural roads in Lamar to expanding major highways in Kalman, we’re not merely paving roads; we’re paving the way to new opportunities,” Ivey remarked regarding the initiative.