Bryce Historic Cemetery & Woolsey Finnell Bridge Section 106 Consultation
Location: Tuscaloosa (Tuscaloosa County)
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) are updating environmental studies for the proposed additional lanes, access management, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along McFarland Boulevard/US-82 from Rose Boulevard in Northport to east of Jug Factory Road in Tuscaloosa.
In conjunction with improvements to McFarland Blvd, is a proposal to replace the Historic Woolsey Finnell Bridge over the Black Warrior River. Cultural Resource Studies located burials associated with the Historic Bryce Cemetery within existing ALDOT right-of-way in the vicinity of the McFarland Boulevard and Jack Warner Parkway intersection. Both the Woolsey Finnell bridge and Historic Bryce Cemetery are eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), in cooperation with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) are updating environmental studies for the proposed additional lanes, access management, and bicycle/pedestrian improvements along McFarland Boulevard/US-82 from Rose Boulevard in Northport to east of Jug Factory Road in Tuscaloosa.
In conjunction with improvements to McFarland Blvd, is a proposal to replace the Historic Woolsey Finnell Bridge over the Black Warrior River. Cultural Resource Studies located burials associated with the Historic Bryce Cemetery within existing ALDOT right-of-way in the vicinity of the McFarland Boulevard and Jack Warner Parkway intersection. Both the Woolsey Finnell bridge and Historic Bryce Cemetery are eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.
Consultation Meeting and Information
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM
at the University Church of Christ
1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
A Section 106 Consultation/Public Involvement meeting has been scheduled to discuss impacts associated these historic properties. The purpose of this meeting is to engage Consulting Parties and interested stakeholders to participate in, offer comment, and provide feedback to resolve possible Section 106 impacts associated with the proposed project. The meeting will also inform individuals and organizations as to the project status and current design. ALDOT encourages any recommendations and/or suggestions you may have in order to properly consider alternatives in the Section 106/NEPA decision-making process.at the University Church of Christ
1200 Julia Tutwiler Dr.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Become a Consulting Party for McFarland Blvd
COMMENTING
Downloadable Comment Form
Online Comment Form
Email: mcfarlandconsult@dot.state.al.us
Phone: (205) 554-2432
Postal Mail (See Comment Form in Downloads)
Mail comments to:
Alabama Department of Transportation
ATTN Design Bureau-ETS
1409 Coliseum Blvd.
Montgomery, Alabama 36110
Online Comment Form
Email: mcfarlandconsult@dot.state.al.us
Phone: (205) 554-2432
Postal Mail (See Comment Form in Downloads)
Mail comments to:
Alabama Department of Transportation
ATTN Design Bureau-ETS
1409 Coliseum Blvd.
Montgomery, Alabama 36110
CONTACT INFORMATION
Laura Wood
ALDOT Archaeologist
Brandon Brazil
ALDOT Architectural Historian
(205) 554-2432
ALDOT Archaeologist
Brandon Brazil
ALDOT Architectural Historian
(205) 554-2432