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I-65 crash renews Calera-Alabaster bridge talks

A crash on I-65 has renewed discussion between Calera and Alabaster about building a wider bridge.

Shelby County Alabama DeskSeptember 8, 2026
I-65 crash renews Calera-Alabaster bridge talks

Key takeaways

  • An I-65 crash renewed bridge discussions.
  • Calera and Alabaster are holding further talks.
  • The discussion concerns a wider bridge.
  • Project details and a timetable have not been announced.

The cities of Calera and Alabaster are again discussing whether a bridge crossing between them should be widened after a crash on Interstate 65.

What changed

The crash has renewed attention on a broader bridge connection between the two Shelby County communities. The discussion is not a new issue; the current development is that Calera and Alabaster are having further talks about a wider bridge.

What the talks concern

The central question is whether the bridge should be wider. The discussion involves Calera and Alabaster, but the project’s design, cost, timetable and approval path have not been announced.

What happens next

The next public steps would be for the cities to clarify the proposed bridge’s scope and identify how any project would move forward. Residents should watch for statements or decisions from Calera and Alabaster about the bridge and the response to the I-65 crash.

What to watch

  • Statements from Calera and Alabaster about the bridge.
  • Any proposed design, funding plan or schedule.
  • Any formal action by the cities on the project.

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