US 31 road work to continue for several more months

Work will continue to improve U.S. 31 between Homewood and Birmingham through next spring, a representative from the Alabama Department of Transportation said.

Linda Crockett, ALDOT spokesperson, said the work on U.S. 31, which began in January, includes resurfacing the road, adding an auxiliary (merge) lane, ramp improvements, installation of a median barrier rail and work on retrofitting the highway’s bridge rail, which includes partial grading, drainage, pavement work and the addition of traffic signals and traffic striping.

That work is taking place from the junction of Bonita Drive in Homewood to the junction of Second Avenue North in Birmingham, a distance of about 2.5 miles.

The work is taking place at night and on weekends, with minimal impact on traffic expected, Crockett said. The budget for the work is set to stay between $11.1 million and $13.5 million, she said.

Crockett said the work will alleviate traffic and safety concerns, along with fixing some drainage issues.

What To Know

► What: Improvement work on U.S. 31 from Bonita Drive to Second Avenue North

► When: Nights and weekends through spring 2023

► Why: Road resurfacing, adding merge lane, ramp improvements and bridge improvements to make the road safer and easier to travel

► Cost: Between $11.1 and $13.5 million