Huntsville Approves Contracts for 'Skybridge' Project

New pedestrian bridges and creek improvements part of $100M redevelopment plan.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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The City of Huntsville has approved two more contracts for the Pedestrian Access & Redevelopment Corridor (PARC) project, also known as the 'Skybridge Project'. The project aims to reduce flooding, improve pedestrian and cyclist connectivity, transportation safety, public park space and economic development within the city's core. Components include 1.2 miles of linear park space, 5,600 feet of Pinhook Creek channel excavation, 3,200 feet of low-flow channel, 6,000 linear feet of greenway, three precast pedestrian bridges, and a 1,400-foot pedestrian cable suspension bridge dubbed the 'Skybridge'.

Why it matters

The PARC project will create a direct connection across two major highways, allowing residents, workers and visitors to access job centers and community services without needing a vehicle. It will also address longstanding flooding issues and restore the Pinhook Creek ecosystem.

The details

The city awarded contracts to Lambert Contracting LLC and GTEC LLC for the project. Lambert's contract includes improvements to 3,200 linear feet of Pinhook Creek for flood mitigation, while GTEC's contract is for structural foundations for the three precast pedestrian bridges. Work is expected to begin this year, with completion slated for 2028.

  • The groundbreaking was initially planned for 2025.
  • Work is expected to begin this year on the PARC project.
  • The project is slated for completion in 2028.

The players

Lambert Contracting LLC

A construction company awarded a contract for Pinhook Creek channel improvements and flood mitigation.

GTEC LLC

A company awarded a contract for structural foundations of the three precast pedestrian bridges.

Rosales + Partners

A firm awarded a $1,929,000 contract to finalize plans for the cable suspension 'Skybridge' across Memorial Parkway.

Garver LLC

A firm awarded a $999,978 contract to outline plans for Pinhook Creek channel improvements, including permitting, structural design, and landscape features.

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What’s next

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The takeaway

The PARC project, with its pedestrian bridges, creek restoration, and greenway, represents Huntsville's commitment to improving connectivity, flood mitigation, and community space in the city's core, setting the stage for future economic development and quality of life enhancements.