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Ivey Approves $22 Million Contract to Replace Gilbert's Ferry Bridge in Etowah County

9 Nov 2026 2:59 p.m. · Source: Alabama Governor's Office

Alabama has awarded a $22.07 million contract to Scott Bridge Company to replace the 87-year-old northbound Gilbert's Ferry Bridge on SR-77 over the Coosa River, with work set to begin in early 2027.

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