City of Huntsville, AL

21/11/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 22/11/2024 01:38

City joins Huntsville MPO for review of Madison Boulevard/Slaughter Road intersection

Published on November 21, 2024

[Link]Slaughter Road, center, intersects Madison Boulevard from the north. The area outlined in red is the focus of the project.

A busy interchange in west Huntsville will undergo a thorough review to identify needed improvements to reduce congestion.

In a project led by the Huntsville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the City entered into a $5.375 million funding agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation to begin work on the intersection at Madison Boulevard and Slaughter Road. The funding will evaluate the need for additional turn lanes and signal improvements at the intersection to minimize traffic backup.

"Improving the Slaughter Road intersection at Madison Boulevard will impact the lives of District 5 residents in a positive way," said Council President John Meredith, who represents District 5. "Making this intersection safer and more efficient is a project I'm proud to support."

The MPO is covering 80% of the cost ($4.3 million) and the City is funding 20% ($1.075 million).

The project will include design, right-of-way acquisition, utility relocation and construction phases of work.