# Alabama Awards $167M Tuscaloosa Bridge Contract

On October 14, 2026, the Alabama Department of Transportation awarded Scott Bridge Company a $167 million contract to replace the Woolsey Finnell Bridge and another bridge over Campus Drive, widen US-82 (McFarland Boulevard), and build a shared-use path in Tuscaloosa. Construction is expected to begin in early 2027 and take up to four years; the contractor must keep two lanes open in each direction during construction.

- **Why this matters:** The award establishes a major, multi-year state transportation project with bridge replacement, roadway widening, and pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure work.
- Construction firms and suppliers can use the project’s scope and anticipated schedule to plan for relevant materials, equipment, and supporting services. The award is already made, so the signal does not identify an open bidding opportunity.
- Contractors supporting project delivery should account for the requirement to maintain two lanes in each direction while work is underway.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 15, 2026

### Government Entities
- Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
- Office of the Governor of Alabama

### Vendors
- Scott Bridge Company (awardee)

### Key Quotes
> Today, we set in motion plans to construct a modern six lane bridge with accommodations for pedestrian and bicycle traffic.
> — Kay Ivey, Governor of Alabama

> Replacing the aging bridges and adding capacity will keep traffic moving safely and reliably for decades to come.
> — Wallace McAdory III, West Central Region engineer

### Sources
- [Governor Ivey Announces Award of Contract to Replace Tuscaloosa’s Woolsey Finnell Bridge -](https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/10/governor-ivey-announces-award-of-contract-to-replace-tuscaloosas-woolsey-finnell-bridge/) - AL