A key component of Huntsville’s Northern Bypass project — a highway extension connecting to Memorial Parkway — officially opened Friday.
Why it matters: The second phase of $40 million project is set to alleviate traffic for locals and commuters in the northern part of the city.
- It’s also a milestone for the city’s larger bypass initiative, which is building in capacity for decades of future growth.
Catch up quick: The 3.5 miles of limited-access highway completes a 10-mile connection of State Route 255 from Interstate 565 to US 231 (Memorial Parkway) north of Alabama A&M…..