Gov. Kay Ivey approves $22M contract to replace heavily traveled bridge

Contract awarded to replace Gilbert's Ferry SR-77 Bridge

The $22.1 million project will add a two-lane northbound crossing, with construction expected to begin in early 2027 and finish by late 2029.

Contract awarded for new Southside bridge; construction should take two years

Residents of Southside and others who cross the Coosa River regularly on Alabama Highway 77 got the news they’ve waited decades for on Monday. The nearly 90-year-old northbound bridge is going to be replaced.

Opelika contractor awarded $22 million bid to replace SR-77 bridge in Etowah Co.

An Opelika business has been awarded a more than $22 million contract to replace Gilbert's Ferry Bridge on SR-77 in Northeast Alabama, Gov. Ivey announced Monday.

Gov. Kay Ivey approves $22M contract to replace heavily traveled bridge

Governor Kay Ivey approved a $22 million contract to replace a heavily traveled 87-year-old bridge in Etowah County, Alabama.

Alabama Awards $22 Million Contract to Replace Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge in Etowah County

MONTGOMERY, AL – Governor Kay Ivey announced Monday, November 9, that the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has awarded a $22 million contract to replace the aging Gilbert’s Ferry Bridge on State Route 77 over the Coosa River in Etowah County. The project will replace the existing 87-year-old northbound bridge connecting Southside and Rainbow City […]