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'''Interstate 22''' (abbreviated '''I-22''' | '''Interstate 22''' (abbreviated '''I-22''', originally '''Corridor X''') is an interstate highway which connects Interstates 55 and 40 with Memphis, Tennessee with [[I-65]] in [[Birmingham]]. It follows the [[U.S. Highway 78]] corridor along its 176 mile route, passing through the cities of Holly Springs, New Albany, and Tupelo, Mississippi; and Hamilton and [[Jasper]], [[Alabama]]. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
[[Image:Corridor X Shields.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Corridor X shields outside Jasper]] | [[Image:Corridor X Shields.jpg|left|thumb|175px|Corridor X shields outside Jasper]] | ||
The part of I-22 east of Fulton, Mississippi was approved in [[1978]] as Corridor X, part of the Appalachian Development Highway System. Parts of the highway | The part of I-22 east of Fulton, Mississippi was approved for development in [[1978]] as "Corridor X", part of the Appalachian Development Highway System. Parts of the highway remained under construction for more than 37 years, with the final portions connecting its eastern end to I-65 completed in June [[2016]]. In all, construction of the highway cost more than $1.4 billion. | ||
Funding for the Alabama sections was made a priority for U.S. Senator [[Richard Shelby]], who served as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Subcommittee. In [[2004]] Corridor X was designated as "Future Interstate 22" by Public Law No: 108-199, and the designation was made official on [[April 18]], [[2005]]. In Alabama signs indicating the future interstate designation were unveiled on that date. | |||
The | The easternmost 65 miles if Interstate 22 in Alabama opened to traffic in a series of stages. The road reached [[Bevill Industrial Parkway]] southeast of Jasper on [[November 22]], [[2005]]. An additional 13 miles, from [[Walker County Highway 81]] to [[Cherry Avenue]] near the city limits of Birmingham, including the interchange with [[U. S. Highway 78]], opened in June [[2007]]. A 20-mile section connecting the ends at Industrial Parkway and Cherry Avenue opened [[November 14]], [[2007]]. A segment between Cherry Avenue to a spot about 1/2 mile shy of I-65 near [[Fultondale]], including an interchange with [[Coalburg Road]], opened in December 2009, the last segment to open before the connection was made with I-65. | ||
The 14-bridge [[I-22 I-65 interchange|interchange with I-65]] was constructed between [[August 1]], [[2010]] and [[June 20]], [[2016]]. At $168.6 million, was the most expensive single highway interchange in the state before the $400 million [[I-59/20 downtown viaduct|I59/20 Bridge Replacement Project]] in [[downtown Birmingham]] was awarded beginning in early [[2016]]. The contract, divided in to four separate phases, was awarded to Archer Western Contractors with an anticipated completion in October [[2014]]. The project suffered numerous delays, however, due to weather and disputes between the contractor and ALDOT. Archer Western was assessed $2,000 per day (approximately $1.2 million) in liquidated damages for late completion beginning on [[October 22]], [[2014]]. | |||
The feasibility of extending the highway to [[I-20]]/[[I-59|59]] east of Birmingham | A project to widen I-65 to four lanes in either direction was also undertaken, beginning from just south of the I-22/I-65 interchange southward to the [[16th Street North|16th Street]] interchange and then northward to the [[Walker Chapel Road]] exit. Although I-22 terminates at I-65, the mainline highway continues east beyond I-65 with a long pair of ramps to US-31. The feasibility of extending the highway to [[I-20]]/[[I-59|59]] east of Birmingham has been studied. | ||
[[Image:Future interstate 22 banner.jpg|center|thumb|575px|View of Interstate 22 under construction from [[Hillcrest Road]] in November 2005]]. | [[Image:Future interstate 22 banner.jpg|center|thumb|575px|View of Interstate 22 under construction from [[Hillcrest Road]] in November 2005]]. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
* " | * "[http://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Interstate_22 Interstate 22]" (May 24, 2006) Wikipedia - accessed October 31, 2006. | ||
* MacDonald, Ginny (November 26, 2006). "Roads chief wants I-22 done by 2010." | * MacDonald, Ginny (November 26, 2006). "Roads chief wants I-22 done by 2010." {{BN}} | ||
* MacDonald, Ginny (June 2, 2007). "13 miles of Corridor X to open." | * MacDonald, Ginny (June 2, 2007). "13 miles of Corridor X to open." {{BN}} | ||
* MacDonald, Ginny (October 31, 2007). "26 miles of Corridor X to open Nov. 14." | * MacDonald, Ginny (October 31, 2007). "26 miles of Corridor X to open Nov. 14." {{BN}} | ||
* Kent, Dawn & Kent Faulk (November 18, 2007) "Corridor X (or future I-22) will bring big changes to parts of Alabama." {{BN}} | |||
* Kent, Dawn | * Gray, Jeremy (July 26, 2010) "Birmingham I-65/Corridor X project set to launch Aug. 1." {{BN}} | ||
* Gray, Jeremy (July 26, 2010) "Birmingham I-65/Corridor X project set to launch Aug. 1." ' | * Gray, Jeremy (June 3, 2016) "One of Alabama's largest interstate projects is nearly complete after years of delays." {{BN}} | ||
[[Category:I-22|*]] | [[Category:I-22|*]] | ||
Revision as of 10:36, 3 June 2016
Interstate 22 (abbreviated I-22, originally Corridor X) is an interstate highway which connects Interstates 55 and 40 with Memphis, Tennessee with I-65 in Birmingham. It follows the U.S. Highway 78 corridor along its 176 mile route, passing through the cities of Holly Springs, New Albany, and Tupelo, Mississippi; and Hamilton and Jasper, Alabama.
History
The part of I-22 east of Fulton, Mississippi was approved for development in 1978 as "Corridor X", part of the Appalachian Development Highway System. Parts of the highway remained under construction for more than 37 years, with the final portions connecting its eastern end to I-65 completed in June 2016. In all, construction of the highway cost more than $1.4 billion.
Funding for the Alabama sections was made a priority for U.S. Senator Richard Shelby, who served as Chairman of the Senate Transportation Subcommittee. In 2004 Corridor X was designated as "Future Interstate 22" by Public Law No: 108-199, and the designation was made official on April 18, 2005. In Alabama signs indicating the future interstate designation were unveiled on that date.
The easternmost 65 miles if Interstate 22 in Alabama opened to traffic in a series of stages. The road reached Bevill Industrial Parkway southeast of Jasper on November 22, 2005. An additional 13 miles, from Walker County Highway 81 to Cherry Avenue near the city limits of Birmingham, including the interchange with U. S. Highway 78, opened in June 2007. A 20-mile section connecting the ends at Industrial Parkway and Cherry Avenue opened November 14, 2007. A segment between Cherry Avenue to a spot about 1/2 mile shy of I-65 near Fultondale, including an interchange with Coalburg Road, opened in December 2009, the last segment to open before the connection was made with I-65.
The 14-bridge interchange with I-65 was constructed between August 1, 2010 and June 20, 2016. At $168.6 million, was the most expensive single highway interchange in the state before the $400 million I59/20 Bridge Replacement Project in downtown Birmingham was awarded beginning in early 2016. The contract, divided in to four separate phases, was awarded to Archer Western Contractors with an anticipated completion in October 2014. The project suffered numerous delays, however, due to weather and disputes between the contractor and ALDOT. Archer Western was assessed $2,000 per day (approximately $1.2 million) in liquidated damages for late completion beginning on October 22, 2014.
A project to widen I-65 to four lanes in either direction was also undertaken, beginning from just south of the I-22/I-65 interchange southward to the 16th Street interchange and then northward to the Walker Chapel Road exit. Although I-22 terminates at I-65, the mainline highway continues east beyond I-65 with a long pair of ramps to US-31. The feasibility of extending the highway to I-20/59 east of Birmingham has been studied.
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Alabama exit list
| County | Location | Exit | Destinations | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion | 3 | Marion County Road 33 | ||
| Hamilton | 7 | Alabama State Highway 74 - Weston, Hamilton | ||
| 11 | Alabama State Highway 17 - Hamilton, Sulligent | |||
| 14 | Marion County Road 35 | |||
| 16 | US 43/US 278 - Hamilton, Guin | |||
| 22 | Marion County Road 45 | |||
| 26 | Alabama State Highway 44 - Brilliant, Guin | |||
| 30 | Alabama State Highway 129 - Brilliant, Winfield | |||
| 34 | Alabama State Highway 233 - Glen Allen, Natural Bridge | |||
| Walker | 39 | Alabama State Highway 13 - Natural Bridge, Eldridge | ||
| Carbon Hill | 46 | Walker County Road 11 - Carbon Hill, Nauvoo | ||
| 52 | Alabama State Highway 118 - Carbon Hill | |||
| 53 | US Alt 78 | |||
| Jasper | 57 | Alabama State Highway 118 East - Jasper | ||
| 61 | Alabama State Highway 69 - Jasper, Tuscaloosa | Old exit 96 | ||
| 63 | Alabama State Highway 269 - Jasper, Parrish | Old exit 101 | ||
| 65 | Industrial Parkway Road | Old exit 104 | ||
| 70 | Walker County Road 22 - Cordova, Parrish | |||
| 72 | Walker County Road 61 - Cordova | |||
| 78 | Walker County Road 81 - Dora, Sumiton | |||
| Jefferson | 81 | Snowville Brent Road - West Jefferson | ||
| Graysville | 85 | U.S. Highway 78 - Graysville, Adamsville | ||
| 87 | Cherry Avenue - Graysville | |||
| Forestdale | 89 | Hillcrest Road - Graysville, Adamsville | ||
| 91 | Cherry Avenue - Brookside | |||
| 93 | Coalburg Road - Fultondale | Highway ends |
References
- "Interstate 22" (May 24, 2006) Wikipedia - accessed October 31, 2006.
- MacDonald, Ginny (November 26, 2006). "Roads chief wants I-22 done by 2010." The Birmingham News
- MacDonald, Ginny (June 2, 2007). "13 miles of Corridor X to open." The Birmingham News
- MacDonald, Ginny (October 31, 2007). "26 miles of Corridor X to open Nov. 14." The Birmingham News
- Kent, Dawn & Kent Faulk (November 18, 2007) "Corridor X (or future I-22) will bring big changes to parts of Alabama." The Birmingham News
- Gray, Jeremy (July 26, 2010) "Birmingham I-65/Corridor X project set to launch Aug. 1." The Birmingham News
- Gray, Jeremy (June 3, 2016) "One of Alabama's largest interstate projects is nearly complete after years of delays." The Birmingham News