Governor Kay Ivey recently announced $3.9 million in state funding was awarded to cities and counties for various statewide road and bridge projects in the latest round of Rebuild Alabama funding. Speaker of the House Nathaniel Ledbetter, who represents DeKalb County, applauded that $450,000 of those funds will go toward the resurfacing of CR-89 from SR-35 to DeSoto State Park.

“From road safety to economic development, the Rebuild Alabama Act is paving the way towards a better Alabama of tomorrow,” Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) said. “DeSoto State Park is the pride of DeKalb County, and we should be doing everything we can to make it as safely accessible for residents and tourists as possible. I appreciate Governor Ivey’s support of this project and look forward to our continued efforts to address Alabama’s infrastructure challenges.”

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“Our state’s continued economic success begins with our roads. Better infrastructure supports jobs, business and the safety of Alabamians. The resurfacing of County Road 89 will facilitate smoother travel and draw more tourists to our cherished state park — Alabama’s fifth-most visited natural destination,” said Senate Majority Leader Steve Livingston (R-Scottsboro). “DeKalb County thanks Governor Ivey for her leadership and the Legislature for its work to improve Alabama’s roads and bridges.”

According to Speaker Ledbetter, DeKalb County receives on average approximately $1.2 million per year in Rebuild Alabama grants. The DeKalb County Commission contributed $100,000 in matching funds for the project.

“We are abundantly blessed with this great project, and I personally want to thank Governor Ivey, Speaker Ledbetter and Senator Livingston,” said DeKalb County commission President Ricky Harcrow. “Projects like these are vital to our communities. Thanks to all who have been involved.”

Grayson Everett is the state and political editor for Yellowhammer News. You can follow him @Grayson270