ALDOT Seeks Feedback On Proposed Skyland, McFarland Improvements

TUSCALOOSA, AL — The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will host a public involvement meeting later this month to gather feedback on a proposed roadway improvement project along one of Tuscaloosa's busiest corridors.

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The come-and-go meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Skyland Elementary School, located at 408 Skyland Blvd. E.

Residents will have an opportunity to view project exhibits and speak directly with ALDOT representatives about the proposed improvements.

ALDOT says the project would add turn lanes, modify traffic signals and implement access management measures along Skyland Boulevard from the McFarland Boulevard intersection to a point east of Andrews Street.

Plans also include an additional eastbound left-turn lane from McFarland Boulevard onto Skyland Boulevard.

ALDOT said access management is a traffic engineering strategy that redesigns roadway access points along heavily traveled corridors to improve safety and mobility.

Officials also noted that studies by the Federal Highway Administration have shown effective access management can reduce crash rates by as much as 50 percent while improving traffic flow.

ALDOT estimates show the corridor currently carries more than 20,000 vehicles per day

Project maps and comment forms will also be available online for those unable to attend the meeting.

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