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Crews Work North, South On ALDOT’s $139M Linden Bypass By Cindy Riley
As the crucial first segment of the West Alabama Highway initiative, the $139 million Linden Bypass is designed to enhance safety, boost regional connectivity and promote economic growth. The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is overseeing construction of the roadway, which will become a four lane divided highway linking U.S. 43 north and south of Linden in the state’s rural Black Belt. “Work on both the south Linden Bypass and north Linden Bypass has been a success by all measures,” said John Graham, ALDOT Grove Hill area construction engineer. “From the beginning, it was apparent the importance of these projects. They had been talked about for years and have finally come to fruition. Being the first leg of the west Alabama Highway, it was critical these projects be delivered successfully to set the tone for the remainder of the corridor.” The $55.6 million south project in Marengo County runs from U.S. 43 south of Linden to SR-28, while the $83.5 million north project extends from SR-28 to SR-69. In total, they span 7.7 mi. Once complete, this route will become SR-303. In mid-June 2025, with only minor disruptions, a portion of the southern segment opened to facilitate construction of the southern tiein of the new bypass route with U.S. 43. Part of U.S. Highway 43 south of Linden closed, and traffic shifted onto the newly built northbound lanes of the bypass and a new extension of State Route 69. The temporary traffic pattern keeps both directions of U.S. 43 moving while crews continue their work. CEG CORRESPONDENT
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Yates Construction graded crushed aggregate base layer on the North Linden Bypass.
German Steel-Pipe Maker to Build Plant
Made in Alabama render
A render of the new Butting factory.
Butting, a German stainless steel pipe manufacturer, announced plans to establish its North American headquarters and first United States production facility in the small Baldwin County community of Loxley as part of a $61 million growth project. The company’s plans will unfold in two strategic phases, triggering the creation of up to 100 high-quality jobs with wages significantly above the county average, according to Made in Alabama, the online news site for the state’s Department of Commerce.
Founded in 1777 and headquartered in Knesebeck, Germany, Butting is an internationally recognized leader in stainless steel pipe technology, clad pipes, customized spools and components, as well as cryogenic pipe and valve technology systems. With operations in its home country, in addition to Finland, Brazil, Canada, China and now the United States, the company continues to expand its global presence. see PLANT page 6