Interstate 565 ramp by Madison s Toyota Field may soon open
A spokesman from the construction company says they have minor work to fix.
Posted: Apr 22, 2021 7:24 PM
Updated: Apr 22, 2021 8:07 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
In less than 3 weeks, people will be heading to Toyota Field for the Trash Pandas first home game. The now former CEO of the Pandas, Ralph Nelson, has been pushing for it to open by their May 11 deadline.
A spokesman from the construction company, Joey Ceci, said they found out Thursday afternoon that there s still some minor work that needs to be done.
Ceci said the recent rain created a spot they needed to shore up. Starting Friday, they re going to start the work to prevent erosion. It will then have to get approved by the Federal Highway Administration and Alabama Department of Transportation.
Madison County home builders react to lumber price increases
The price has increased nearly 190%.
Posted: Apr 21, 2021 9:08 PM
Updated: Apr 21, 2021 11:24 PM
Posted By: Alexis Scott
The increasing price of lumber is rising at an alarming rate and not slowing down any time soon.
Research shows since last March, the price has increased nearly 190%, and this could have a major impact on home-buyers. On average, in a 2,000-square-foot house, just the lumber package has gone up $25,000, said Barry Oxley.
Barry Oxley is with the Huntsville-Madison County Home Builders Academy. WAAY 31 spoke with him about why these prices are so high.
Coronavirus, the fires in the Midwest and just high demand are all to blame for why the cost of this wood is so much more expensive.
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3% development fee added on to bills at Clift Farm businesses
Clift Farm fee drawing attention By Eric Graves | March 16, 2021 at 7:22 AM CDT - Updated March 16 at 7:22 AM
MADISON COUNTY, Ala. (WAFF) - Customers at any of the new restaurants on the Clift Farm development may notice an extra charge on their receipt: a 3% development fee.
Joey Ceci, spokesperson for Breland Companies, said this fee is at all of the businesses on Clift Farm, except for the Publix. He said the money goes toward the public infrastructure projects on the development.
Ceci said they’ve spent more than $20 million so far on projects like widening Highway 72, intersection improvements on Balch Rd. and various sewer and water projects.
New Interstate 565 exit ramp by Toyota Field to open soon in Madison
The construction company is waiting for ALDOT to approve everything and for transfers of property to be complete.
Posted: Mar 4, 2021 6:42 PM
Updated: Mar 4, 2021 7:30 PM
Posted By: Grace Campbell
A new exit ramp leading to Toyota Field will be open before the Rocket City Trash Pandas home opener on May 11.
Thursday afternoon, the spokesman for Breland Companies, Joey Ceci, said they have completed all the items on the checklist given to them from the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Once ALDOT gives its stamp of approval, the ramp could be open as soon as sometime next week.