# ALDOT Starts Mobile Bridge Construction

Alabama authorized construction of the $3.2 billion Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, with the Alabama Department of Transportation issuing a notice to proceed to the Kiewit Massman Traylor design-build team on September 25, 2026. Groundbreaking is scheduled for October 2 in Mobile, and federal financing is also noted. The project’s move into construction marks a major state transportation investment and a substantial delivery opportunity for the named team and its suppliers and subcontractors.

- The project is in the execution phase; contractors and suppliers can assess opportunities connected to bridge, roadway, materials, and construction delivery needs.
- The design-build team is Kiewit Massman Traylor. Businesses seeking to participate should use established channels for engagement with the project team and relevant state entities; no contact details are provided in the signal.
- The scheduled groundbreaking is October 2, 2026, in Mobile, Alabama.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** September 29, 2026

### Government Entities
- Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
- Alabama Toll Road, Bridge and Tunnel Authority
- U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT)

### Vendors
- Kiewit Massman Traylor (KMT) (Design-build team)

### Key Quotes
> This project will transform travel through Baldwin and Mobile counties, strengthen a vital interstate corridor and benefit Alabama for generations to come.
> — Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama

### Sources
- [Governor Ivey Authorizes Construction for Major Mobile River Bridge and Bayway Project, Sets Groundbreaking Date -](https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/09/governor-ivey-authorizes-construction-for-major-mobile-river-bridge-and-bayway-project-sets-groundbreaking-date/) - AL