Construction of Alabama’s new $1.25 billion prison, largest in the state, runs into delay

Alabama’s new 4,000-bed men’s prison in Elmore County will not be finished as early as expected.

The completion date has moved from May 2026 to October 2026, as reported by Alabama Daily News.

Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, chairman of the Alabama Senate’s General Fund committee, said the change came in an agreement between the state and the builders…

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