Gordo bypass work to resume later this year

GORDO, Ala. (WBRC) - Many of you who travel near Gordo and Reform on Highway 82 may be wondering, ‘How much longer on the new bypass that seems to be forever under construction?’ Work on the bypass actually started in 2017 but got delayed by COVID and excessive amounts of rain, according to ALDOT. Now, officials say they will start the final phase later this year, maybe this summer, and all that’s left to do is the actual paving part.

The $40 million price tag is an 80-20 split with 80% being paid for by the federal government. It’s just over 6 miles long. Bids to have it all paved won’t be until this summer. ALDOT leaders admitted it took longer than expected but will be worth it in the end.

“The good thing about this project is it will move traffic more efficiently and safely through that area. By completing this portion in Gordo, we’ll have a four lane all the way from the Mississippi state line to Tuscaloosa County,” said ALDOT West Alabama spokesman John McWilliams.

McWilliams says it will take about two years to complete the base and paving part once they get started.

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