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There may be some good news concerning the replacement of the Bridge over Mobile River in the coming years, according to the Press Register online. The 14 mile bridge in question is a 1930s era bridge that swings on a pivot in order to allow barges to pass by; if replaced a new drawbridge will be in its stead that is expected to save shippers millions of dollars yearly. This new bridge would also be advantageous for ThyssenKrupp, as it will ease logistics for shipping raw steel slabs. Approximately $70.9 million has been set aside for the new drawbridge on Mobile River from the $19.8 million in federal funds announced at the end of April.
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[...] and have minimal impact on the river and the rail traffic. With a new bridge in operation in Mobile AL, shippers will save on costs due to the anticipated ease of logistics that an up-to-date bridge in [...]