March 3 - Regional Collaboration, How To Do Business With The County and the Next Drop-Off Event!

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Jefferson County

Alabama

March 5, 2026 Update

Two Regional Projects Announced

Leaders from the Cities of Trussville, Mountain Brook, and Homewood, in partnership with Jefferson County, today announced a major federal and state investment in long-planned regional infrastructure improvements. The projects include the expansion of the Deerfoot Parkway in Trussville, as well as critical safety and connectivity upgrades along the Hollywood Boulevard bridge over Highway 280 linking Homewood, Mountain Brook, and Birmingham. Improvements will also include installing a new traffic signal and enhancing pedestrian access across the bridge corridor.

Together, these upgrades will ease congestion, address long-standing safety concerns, and strengthen transportation connections among communities across eastern Jefferson County. In a joint statement, Trussville Mayor Ben Short, Homewood Mayor Jennifer Andress, and Mountain Brook Mayor Graham Smith said:

“We are deeply grateful to our federal and state partners, especially Senator Britt and Congressman Aderholt, for their leadership and commitment to this transformative investment. This appropriation allows us to address long-needed road widening and construction along Deerfoot Parkway to support the continued growth of the City of Trussville, while also standing as one of the strongest examples of regional cooperation our county has seen in decades. Thanks to the insight and collaboration of county leaders and officials, this project will also expand and improve connectivity at the Highway 280 bridge serving Birmingham, Homewood, and Mountain Brook.

A project more than fourteen years in the making, it corrects a serious pedestrian safety concern and strengthens the connections between our communities. This effort reflects what is possible when relationships, shared priorities, and regional cooperation come together for the greater good.”

Jefferson County Commission President Pro Tem Joe Knight and Commissioner Mike Bolin added, “These projects represent more than roadway improvements. They are an example of strategic long-term planning and regional collaboration. These projects will deliver meaningful results for Jefferson County citizens for years to come and improve the connectivity of our communities.”

Mayors from Homewood, Mtn. Brook and Trussville Join Commissioner Knight and Bolin for the news conference in Commission Chambers

Women In Construction Week

The Jefferson County Commission recognized this week as Women in Construction Week with the National Association of Women in Construction. Below ere are some of the ladies from Roads and Transportation. From CDL drivers , heavy equipment operators , flagging road work , and much more these ladies at Camp Bessemer and Camp Ketona make it happen! Also pictured are the ladies from the Board of Equalization, their responsibility is to ensure that building materials and measurements are accurate in the County's inventory. They class improvements from superior to fair based on the quality of workmanship and materials.

ladies in construction from Camp Bessemer and Camp Ketona

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