This piece was written by Jakob Gurley of the Trussville Tribune.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (TRIBUNE) — The Jefferson County Commission approved a series of transportation, economic development, and community grant items during its meeting, including a major roadway improvement project in Leeds and funding for organizations serving Trussville and surrounding areas.
Among the key approvals was a Roads and Transportation agreement with Dunn Construction for Phase 1 improvements to Carson Road. The $1.43 million project includes lane extensions, shoulder widening, guardrail installation, pipe extensions, milling, paving, and striping. County officials said work is expected to begin in early March and will be completed under traffic…