Huntsville Council Approved Intersection Improvements

The city awarded a $9.9 million contract to upgrade the Northern Bypass and North Memorial Parkway intersection.

Updated on Oct. 11, 2026 in Construction

Huntsville Council Approved Intersection Improvements

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The Huntsville City Council finalized a $9.9 million infrastructure contract with Grayson Carter & Son to improve a key city intersection. The project aims to bolster traffic flow near the North Village Town Center.

Why it matters

These upgrades are designed to accommodate increasing traffic volume near local industrial hubs and residential developments. The infrastructure investments reflect ongoing efforts to manage citywide transportation needs as the regional economy expands.

The city approved a $9.9 million contract for Northern Bypass improvements and a $788,000 design contract for Greenbrier Parkway. Additional commitments include a $144,839 study for U.S. 72 West and a $29,866 signal change order.

The players

Grayson Carter & Son

This construction firm was selected to lead the $9.9 million intersection improvement project.

SAIN Associates

This engineering and design firm was awarded a $788,000 contract for the Greenbrier Parkway project.

Kimley-Horn & Associates

This consulting firm was hired to perform traffic impact improvements for the U.S. 72 West corridor.

Wiregrass Construction Company

This construction company received a $29,866 contract change order for temporary traffic signal installations.

Huntsville City Council

This municipal governing body is responsible for approving infrastructure budgets and major city contracts.

The details

The intersection project features new traffic signals, drainage systems, turn lanes, and updated street lighting. Temporary signals will manage traffic during the construction phase, with electronic message boards set to alert drivers of changes three days before switches.

Huntsville City Council approved the contracts on October 8, 2026.
The intersection improvements are expected to be completed by mid-2027.
The U.S. 72 West traffic study is expected to be completed by July 2027.
The Greenbrier Parkway design contract is expected to be completed by April 2028.

Market Landscape

This project follows a pattern of strategic infrastructure development set by the Huntsville municipal capital improvement plan. The city continues to prioritize industrial access through high-value engineering contracts, positioning itself to support ongoing growth at local industrial and pharmaceutical campuses.

Commuters navigating the Northern Bypass and North Memorial Parkway should expect temporary traffic signal changes and lane shifts once construction begins. Residents in these corridors should monitor city notifications for specific start dates to avoid potential travel delays.

The takeaway

Large-scale infrastructure projects require significant coordination between multiple engineering firms and local authorities to minimize disruption. Drivers should plan for periodic road work in these corridors as the city prioritizes long-term traffic efficiency over the next two years.