Alabama Legislature approves annexing Gallion property into Demopolis at 80-69 intersection

The Alabama Legislature approved annexing land near Gallion into the city limits of Demopolis during its 2026 session that recently concluded.

Local officials in Demopolis and Hale County worked for months with landowners to structure the deal that annexes property surrounding the intersection of U.S. Highways 80 and 69 in Hale County. Because the land lies in Hale County while Demopolis is located in Marengo County, legislative approval was required to finalize the agreement.

With the approval of House Bill 613, 116 acres on the southwest corner of the intersection will officially be within city of Demopolis limits as of Oct. 1. The property is smaller than the original plan of 305 acres, but Demopolis Industrial Board member Rob Pearson said that is plenty of land for future development and added no deal is in place yet for the parcel. 

The property sits along what will become a major intersection as the West Alabama Corridor project continues expanding Highway 43 and 69 to four lanes. Pearson says it will be the only four-lane intersection between Interstate 65 in Mobile and Interstate 59/20 in Tuscaloosa, positioning it as a unique commercial gateway for travel, logistics and investment in the region.

Tax revenue from any development on the property will be shared by the state, Hale County Commission, Hale County Schools and Demopolis. Expenses to develop the property will be shared by the Hale County Commission and Demopolis.