A major milestone has been reached in the effort to improve the roadway connecting Interstate 65 to the Tanner area. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) recently announced the updated status of the project.

The $13.3 million project focused on converting huntsville Brownsferry Road (SR-304) from two to five lanes between I-65 and U.S. Highway 31. On June 24th, all five lanes were opened to traffic in Limestone county, effectively connecting the Tanner community with Exit 347 at I-65.

the interstate exit, wich is anchored by the Buc-ee’s travel center, serves a busy access corridor between I-65 and Tanner, with Calhoun Community College in close proximity. According to ALDOT,the opening of the additional travel lanes alongside a center turning lane,”marks substantial completion of the project.”

As part of the “Rebuild Alabama” project,work on Huntsville Brownsferry road also “included construction of two bridges at Swan Creek and a four-barrel bridge culvert at Old Schoolhouse Branch,” ALDOT noted. A related $2.8 million project previously widened the interstate overpass at the 347 exit.ALDOT stated that, combined with the widening work between Tanner and I-65, “[t]he state has invested a total of more than $16 million in improving the corridor connecting to Greenbriar Parkway.”

At the intersection with Highway 31 in Tanner,Huntsville Brownsferry Road now features upgraded traffic signals,additional turn lanes,and turn lane extensions. ALDOT has advised drivers that the project is not entirely complete and to continue treating the area as a construction zone. “Temporary lane closures may be necessary for some final work items,” the department explained, “including installation of permanent striping and markers.”

“marks substantial completion of the project.”