Online Public Involvement: Additional Lanes on AL-79 Online Public Involvement: Additional Lanes on AL-79

Project Overview

Location: Pinson (Jefferson County)

The proposed project is located on AL-79 north of the City of Birmingham in Jefferson County. The project is designed to widen the roadway from Old Bradford north, approximately 1.2 miles to the existing 4 lane facility. The widening will be constructed to the outside of the existing roadway for two additional travel lanes. This project will improve operations and require the acquisition of temporary construction easements and right of way. Traffic will remain open during construction with intermittent lane closures as needed.

The purpose of this public involvement meeting is to inform the public of the design features for the project. ALDOT is interested in obtaining input from the people who use this route.
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All comments regarding this project must be submitted on or before Friday, May 8, 2026.



  • Online: Comment Form
  • Email: AL-79-AddLanes@dot.state.al.us
  • Phone: (205)327-4969 to leave comments (Limit 3 minutes)
  • Postal Mail (See Comment Form in Downloads)

    Mail comments to:
    East Central Region - Birmingham
    ATTN: Ms. Dannette Ratcliff
    P.O. Box 2745
    Birmingham, Al 35202-2745


  • Questions can be directed to:
    Jon Paepcke
    Communication & Public Relations Coordinator
    ALDOT East Central Region
    (205)-327-4947
    Paepckej@dot.state.al.us


Posted on: 04/07/2026