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By the People, for the People
New Pump House Road Bridge Opens in Alabama
After months of closures, the Alabama Department of Transportation has opened the first phase of the new bridge over US 280.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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After months of closure, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) has opened the new Pump House Road Bridge to traffic. The bridge is part of a larger project to widen US 280 between Homewood and I-459, which sees over 100,000 drivers every day. The new bridge structure will replace the previous bridge, which will be demolished in the coming weeks through a series of nighttime lane closures.
Why it matters
The Pump House Road Bridge is a critical piece of infrastructure that connects communities on either side of the busy US 280 corridor. The widening project aims to improve traffic flow and safety along this heavily trafficked highway.
The details
The first phase of the new Pump House Road Bridge opened to drivers on Sunday, March 8. Over the next two weeks, ALDOT will conduct nighttime lane closures to remove the decking of the old bridge, with full demolition scheduled for March 20-22. The widened highway design is set to open to traffic by October 1.
- On March 8, 2026 at 7 p.m., workers began removing the old bridge's decking.
- From March 15-19, 2026, demolition work will continue during similar nightly lane closures.
- From March 20-22, 2026, all lanes of US 280 traffic at Pump House Road will be closed to complete the demolition.
The players
Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT)
The state agency responsible for maintaining and improving Alabama's transportation infrastructure, including the Pump House Road Bridge project.
What’s next
The widened highway design is set to open to traffic by October 1, 2026.
The takeaway
The opening of the new Pump House Road Bridge is a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts to improve traffic flow and safety along the busy US 280 corridor in Alabama.
