City of Huntsville secures $21 Million for Holmes Avenue revamp

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WHNT ) — The City of Huntsville has secured a $21.6 million federal grant that will help revamp Holmes Avenue.

According to city officials, the grant will provide significant safety enhancements along a 3.25-mile stretch of Holmes Avenue between downtown and the campus of the University of Alabama in Huntsville.

The grant will also help assist the city’s effort to  create a multimodal transportation network through the busy corridor featuring safety features for cyclists and pedestrians.

Some planned improvements heading to Holmes Avenue include the installation of designated bike lanes or multiuse paths, crosswalks, continuous ADA-compliant sidewalks and roadway safety striping.

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Officials said that the project will also enhance traffic signalization at intersections and railroad crossings, upgrade pedestrian safety lighting and introduce new and accessible bus stops with shelters.

“This project will make our UAH corridor safer for everyone, no matter how they travel,” Mayor Tommy Battle said. “This significant investment underscores Huntsville’s commitment to enhancing urban mobility and safety, setting a precedent for future infrastructure projects in the region. We appreciate our federal partners for recognizing the need for this transformative project.”

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