$4 million secured for road, bridge project at Maxwell Capital Gateway

$4 million has been secured by Sen. Katie Britt for road and bridge improvements at the ongoing Maxwell Capital Gateway Project in Montgomery. 

According to an announcement from Britt's office the funding comes from the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security Appropriations Act. 

The Maxwell Capital Gateway Project connects Interstate 65 to Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base. 

“Public safety begins with a resilient foundation," said Montgomery Mayor Steven Reed. "This $4 million in federal funding allows us to address essential roadway and bridge improvements that ensure our first responders can move efficiently and our neighborhoods remain connected. I want to thank Senator Britt for recognizing Montgomery’s infrastructure needs and helping us build a safer, more accessible city.”

The recent appropriation will be used for the road and bridge improvements to Washington Ferry Road from US-31 to the Rear Access Gate Entrance of the base. 

The announcement further stated that the bridge project will involve modifying the current bridge to replace the outside deck panels to retrofit the bridge with new concrete barrier rails.

“I’m proud to have directly secured $4 million in FY26 Homeland Security Appropriations funding,” said Senator Britt. “This investment will not only improve Washington Ferry Road and access to Maxwell Air Force Base, but it will also enhance the safety, efficiency, and responsiveness of natural disaster operations."

"From supporting military readiness to enabling faster disaster response across the Southeast, I’m thrilled to see funding directed toward projects that will strengthen infrastructure and better protect the communities we serve.”