Reviewed by: Pat Byington
New Elmore County road improvements: 75+ miles to be paved
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Elmore County is gearing up for one of its most ambitious transportation projects in recent history.
County leaders have officially approved a comprehensive paving and infrastructure plan that will direct more than $16.7 million into Elmore County road improvements, upgrading over 75 miles of roads, bridges and key intersections across the community.
Key routes included in the Elmore County road improvements project
The substantial project combines state and local resources through the Rebuild Alabama transportation program and the county’s locally driven Enhance Elmore paving plan.
By committing roughly $2.8 million in direct county funds through Rebuild Alabama, Elmore County is leveraging matching state and federal aid exchange revenue to unlock $11.38 million in total state-level transportation grants.
“This represents one of the most significant infrastructure investments our county has ever pursued. These projects will improve safety, extend the life of our roads and bridges, and strengthen our infrastructure for years to come.”
– Elmore County Commission Chairman Bart Mercer
High-traffic corridors designated for upcoming Rebuild Alabama work include:
- Redland Road
- Rifle Range Road
- Ceaserville Road
In addition to major resurfacing, leaders say the project will fund critical bridge repairs, striping and safety upgrades at key intersections. View the full list of scheduled road improvements here.
Why rural roads are getting a major boost in Elmore County
While high-volume thoroughfares are getting well-deserved upgrades, county officials made sure rural areas weren’t left behind.
The locally funded Enhance Elmore portion accounts for approximately $5.4 million in resurfacing. Instead of prioritizing routes strictly by vehicle count, county engineers deliberately included lower-volume rural roads that historically struggled to secure state grant dollars.
We didn’t necessarily do it based on traffic volume. We reached out to some of those more rural roads that typically would not get resurfaced and tried to include those with this one-time funding.”
– Luke McGinty, Elmore County chief engineer and operations officer
McGinty said maintaining over 800 miles of paved roads across the county is a huge challenge, especially with rising material and construction costs. However, with heavy paving scheduled for the upcoming 2027 construction cycle, residents can look forward to safer, smoother drives.
“That’s a major investment in the safety and quality of our transportation system. I can’t wait for the contractors to get started and begin improving many of the roads we’ve heard concerns about from our citizens for years.”
– Elmore County Commissioner Henry Hines
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