Mobile County Receives Quality Pavement Award

Mobile County has received a Quality Pavement Award in the “Reconstruction” category from the Alabama Asphalt Paving Association (AAPA) for the design and construction administration of the Tanner Williams Road widening project. It recognizes the successful widening and reconstruction of Tanner Williams Road from Zeigler Boulevard, near Faith Academy, to Snow Road. The 2-mi. project widened the existing two-lane roadway to five lanes to accommodate increased traffic demand and improve safety. It included the replacement of an existing two-lane bridge culvert with a five-lane bridge and pedestrian walkway, the addition of a center turn lane, the construction of a sidewalk, upgraded traffic signals, intersection lighting at the signalized intersections and an improved closed drainage system. The awards recognize projects that demonstrate excellence in asphalt pavement construction, including smoothness, durability, workmanship and overall performance. Only 20 awards were given in various categories. According to AAPA, award recipients are the best of the best road and bridge projects in the state.