Gov. Kay Ivey is celebrating another national recognition for Alabama’s transportation system after a new study ranked the state fourth in the nation for road quality, a milestone she said reflects years of investment through the Rebuild Alabama Act.
In a social media post, Ivey highlighted the ranking from automotive publication ExtremeTerrain, which placed Alabama fourth in its latest nationwide analysis.
When we said we would rebuild Alabama, we meant it. Proud to see our state ranked #4 for road quality. And the momentum doesn’t stop here! #alpolitics pic.twitter.com/yRPaVysyjh
— Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) July 14, 2026
“When we said we would rebuild Alabama, we meant it,” Ivey wrote. “Proud to see our state ranked #4 for road quality. And the momentum doesn’t stop here!”
The ExtremeTerrain study ranked states using a combination of roadway conditions and other factors that affect drivers, including weather, online search interest related to vehicle damage and repairs, and federal roadway data. Alabama ranked behind only Indiana, Tennessee and South Carolina in the nationwide analysis.
The recognition comes just months after Ivey highlighted Rebuild Alabama’s progress in her 2026 State of the State address, noting that the program has generated more than $2 billion for transportation improvements and paved the way for 500 road and bridge projects in all 67 counties, according to the Governor’s Office.
The Rebuild Alabama Act, which Ivey signed into law in 2019, created a dedicated funding source for road and bridge improvements across Alabama through a phased increase in the state’s fuel tax.
The latest ranking adds to a series of recognitions Alabama has received in recent years as state leaders have continued to prioritize long-term transportation investments through Rebuild Alabama.
Earlier this year, Ivey announced more than $40 million in Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program-II (ATRIP-II) funding for 25 local road and bridge projects. In May, she announced another $7.6 million in Rebuild Alabama Annual Grant Program funding for 26 local projects, with a total of $15 million expected to be awarded through the grant program during 2026.
“If you are driving from one place to the next in our state, it is hard not to spot a blue Rebuild Alabama sign along the way,” Ivey said when announcing the latest grants. “That is because we have road and bridge projects happening in all 67 counties. These grants are giving our local communities the support they need to take on critical projects. We are going to keep delivering results you can see mile after mile across our state.”
The Governor’s Office said the Rebuild Alabama Annual Grant Program has awarded more than $78 million for local transportation projects since the law took effect, with local governments providing matching funds to stretch the state’s investment even further.
The ExtremeTerrain ranking is the latest national recognition to highlight Alabama’s transportation system as Rebuild Alabama continues to fund road and bridge improvements across the state.
Sherri Blevins is a staff writer for Yellowhammer News. You may contact her at [email protected].
