Walker County Archives

Nov 12

Major project in Jasper will finish ahead of schedule

Governor Kay Ivey and memebers of the Federal and State Legislation as well as Jasper City Council members cut the ribbon opening the new bridge on SR-5 over US-78A

The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) applauds the anticipated early completion of the bridge replacement and intersection improvement project on SR-5 over the SR-69 (US-78A) underpass in Jasper.

The project includes new traffic signals at the intersection of SR-5 and SR-195, along with the bridge ramps. The contractor will place traffic signal poles this week,…

Aug 27

ALDOT celebrates SR-5 bridge opening in Jasper

The Alabama Department of Transportation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, August 26, to celebrate the upcoming opening of the new SR-5 bridge over US-78A (SR-69) in Jasper, which will officially open for traffic Tuesday, August 27.

Governor Kay Ivey, U.S. House Representative Robert Aderholt, State Senator Greg Reed, State House Representatives Tim Wadsworth and…

May 13

ALDOT to resurface portion of SR-69 in Jasper

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to resurface and place new traffic striping on a portion of SR-69 in Jasper from the junction of SR-5 to the north end of Blackwater Creek Bridge to improve mobility and safety.

The 5.7-mile project is expected to begin the week of May 13 and will continue until late…

Apr 29

Lane closures on SR-69 in Jasper delayed to May 1

Lane closures on SR-69 in Jasper are delayed until Wednesday, May 1. The closures are part of ongoing improvements in the area.

Apr 29

Contractor to pour bridge deck in Jasper

Aerial view of the SR-5 bridge under construction in Jasper with the sun rising in the background

The Alabama Department of Transportation has approved lane closures to allow the contractor to pour the bridge deck on SR-5 over SR-69 (US-78A) in Jasper on Tuesday, April 30, weather permitting.

The contractor plans to close the SR-69 outside lanes from 5 a.m. until later in the afternoon.

The work is part of the ongoing…

Apr 11

ALDOT bridge project in Jasper advances

An Alabama Department of Transportation contractor successfully placed girders for the bridge on SR-5 over SR-69 (US-78A) in Jasper last week, moving the project significantly forward.

The work is part of the ongoing bridge replacement and intersection improvement project that is intended to improve safety, mobility and commerce. The project is expected to be…

Mar 26

Expected lane closures on SR-69 in Jasper for ongoing bridge replacement project

Map of the scope of work for the Jasper bridge project

Weather permitting, a portion of SR-69 in Jasper will be closed in both directions beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 1, through midnight on Friday, April 5. The closure will be limited to the area near SR-5. The closure will allow contractors to place girders for a new bridge and perform other necessary work…

Feb 02

ALDOT to replace bridge in Jasper

The Alabama Department of Transportation plans to replace the bridge and make intersection improvements on Highway 5 over the Highway 69 (US-78A) underpass in Jasper.

The project is expected to begin Wednesday, January 17 with the bridge demolition, which will occur for about two weeks. Construction will then take place for approximately one year, weather…