WINSTON COUNTY - Congressman Robert Aderholt announced Friday, January 23, that he has secured $1,553,000 in federal funding for critical road improvements in Winston County, as part of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills passed by the U.S. House of Representatives.
The funding will be used to resurface County Road 57, which provides access to the USDA Forest Service Corinth Recreation Area, and County Road 61, which serves the USDA Forest Service Houston Recreation Area. These improvements will enhance safety, improve accessibility, and support tourism and outdoor recreation that are vital to the local economy.
“Reliable roads are essential for rural communities, whether for residents going about their daily lives or visitors traveling to enjoy our natural resources,” said Aderholt. “This funding will make long-needed improvements to County Roads 57 and 61, improving safety and access while supporting recreation and economic activity in Winston County. I was proud to work with local leaders to secure these resources.”
Winston County District 1 Commissioner Rutger Hyche emphasized the local impact of the funding and praised the collaborative effort behind the project:
“We are extremely grateful to Congressman Robert Aderholt for his leadership and unwavering support in securing federal funding to improve County Road 61 and County Road 57,” said Hyche. “His commitment to rural infrastructure and to the people of Winston County was instrumental in making these long-needed improvements possible. These projects will make a meaningful difference for the families who live along these roads and for the many visitors who travel them to access National Forest Service recreation areas. I also want to thank Congressman Aderholt’s staff for their responsiveness and hands-on assistance, as well as the Winston County Engineering Office for their professionalism and hard work in bringing these projects to fruition. This effort is a great example of what can be accomplished through strong cooperation at the local and federal levels.”
The Winston County road projects are among several community-focused investments Aderholt secured for Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District through the FY26 appropriations process. Another investment Aderholt secured that will benefit Winston County is $5 million for all feasibility and environmental studies for the I-22 connector in Winston and Franklin counties.
In total, more than $56 million was included for local projects across the Fourth Congressional District, strengthening infrastructure, public safety, and economic development.
The FY26 appropriations package has passed the House of Representatives and now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it is expected to receive final approval before being signed into law.
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