The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has named the Port of Mobile one of “250 transportation projects that helped build America.” The list is part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration.
ARTBA’s list covers projects that strengthened the economy and connected American communities. It includes the Interstate Highway System, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The port’s establishment in 1928 is one of only a handful of Alabama projects on the list. The others are the Bankhead Tunnel, the Cochrane-Africatown Bridge and the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridge.
Port officials respond
Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto said the port has long tied the state to global markets.
“For nearly a century, the Port of Mobile has connected Alabama businesses to markets around the world while also supporting jobs and economic growth across our state,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “We’re proud of that legacy, and we’re honored that ARTBA has recognized the Port as one of the transportation projects that helped build America. We remain committed to investing in the infrastructure and capacity needed to serve Alabama and its people for generations to come.”
Economic footprint
The Alabama Port Authority says the Port of Mobile supports one in seven jobs in the state. It also says the port has generated more than $415 billion in statewide economic impact since 2019…