HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — The City of Huntsville will enter into an agreement with contractors to install nearly three miles' worth of new sidewalks to improve pedestrian traffic in 10 areas throughout the city. The announcement, made Friday, says SJ&L General Contractor won bidding for the project.
Sidewalks, ramps, and "any other infrastructure to improve pedestrian access" will be the focus of the project, city leaders said in a statement.
“These sidewalks were requested by the community and evaluated as necessary due to missing gaps, heavy pedestrian traffic, lack of Americans with Disabilities Act access and proximity to public facilities,” said Kathy Martin, Director of City Engineering.
The specific locations identified by the city are:
- Stevens Avenue from Russell Street to Maysville Road – 3,136 feet
- South Shawdee Road from Dale Road to the Land Trust entrance – 3,000 feet
- Wilkenson Drive from Meridian Street to Salem Drive – 2,000 feet
- Quietdale Drive from Meridian Street to Vinyard Street – 2,000 feet
- Benaroya Lane from Boulevard South to Byrd Spring Road – 1,601 feet
- Valley Brook Drive from Vinyard Street to Belle Meade Drive – 1,478 feet
- Sewanee Road from Governors Drive to Marshuetz Avenue – 1,425 feet
- Salem Drive from Wilkenson Drive to Melody Road – 1,076 feet
- Melody Road from Salem Drive to Chase Road – 377 feet
- Vanderbilt Drive from Monroe Street to Memorial Parkway – 300 feet
Work will begin within the next two weeks, according to city leaders. One project must be completed before the next can begin, they said.