I-10 Project Gains Momentum, Physical Work Imminent
State and local officials are making progress on the $2.7 billion I-10 project in Mobile, Alabama, which aims to address traffic congestion issues. The project includes a new six-lane cable-stay bridge in downtown Mobile and an elevated and expanded Bayway. Geotechnical drill rigs are expected to be in place next week to investigate the physical properties of the construction site. Negotiations for the project's contracts and financing, including potential toll revenues and grants, are ongoing. The project is deemed financially viable, relying on bonding, federal loans, and limited dedicated funds.