Demopolis Selected as Headquarters for West Alabama Highway Project

Local and state leaders announced Monday that Demopolis will serve as the official headquarters for the West Alabama Highway project — a transformative infrastructure initiative that will create a four-lane corridor stretching from Thomasville to Moundville.

The project headquarters will be located at the site of a former grocery store in Demopolis, which is currently undergoing renovations. The facility will house project managers, engineers, logistics teams, and supervisors for the multi-year effort, serving as the central hub for coordination among the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), general contractor Brasfield & Gorrie, and various subcontractors and suppliers.

Construction is expected to peak with about 700 workers employed on the project, providing a significant boost to the regional economy. Approximately 120 staff members will work from the Demopolis office daily.

“Demopolis is proud to be the home base for this transformational infrastructure project,” said Mayor Woody Collins. “Having the construction headquarters here means jobs and increased activity for our local economy. We are excited to support this effort and look forward to seeing the long-term, positive impact this highway will have on our region.”

The West Alabama Highway will expand U.S. Highway 43 and State Route 69 into a four-lane divided highway. The route will include five bypasses to divert heavy truck traffic away from downtown areas. Once complete, it will form part of a 200-mile corridor connecting Mobile to Tuscaloosa — a major step forward in improving transportation infrastructure across the state.

State Senator Bobby Singleton applauded the announcement. “This is an exciting step forward for the West Alabama Highway project, and I’m thrilled that Demopolis was chosen as the headquarters location,” he said. “The West Alabama Highway will connect communities, attract business opportunities, provide safer travel, and create jobs. Today’s announcement is another milestone in making that vision a reality.”

Tony Harris, spokesperson for ALDOT, emphasized the significance of the project’s momentum. “For decades, West Alabama heard repeated promises of a major highway in the area. It wasn’t until Governor Kay Ivey and the Legislature stepped forward in 2019 to pass the Rebuild Alabama Act that the project finally became a priority and started moving forward.”

Kevin White, regional vice president at Brasfield & Gorrie, echoed the strategic value of the site. “Selecting Demopolis for the West Alabama Highway field office makes perfect sense. This location allows us to coordinate efficiently across the entire project. Construction will ramp up in the coming months, with the office serving as a vital operations center throughout the project’s duration.”

The construction hub is expected to open in the coming months. Officials say it will streamline communication across the sprawling infrastructure zone and play a central role in ensuring the project stays on track.

The West Alabama Highway is funded in part through the Rebuild Alabama Act, signed into law in 2019 by Governor Kay Ivey. The act provided a dedicated funding stream for infrastructure improvements statewide.

For more information on the Rebuild Alabama Act and updates on the West Alabama Highway project, visit the Alabama Department of Transportation website.

For more information about the project, visit www.WestAlabamaHighway.com.