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My biggest problem with the whole 4-laning issue is timing. I REALLY want to see 43 get 4 laned all the way across the state. The only thing is....how long will it take? I remember the small 4 laning project for HWY 80 in Demopolis that spaned roughly from Wal-mart to the Rooster bridge. The span of about 15 miles took about 10 years. Now figuring the span of 43 from Memphis to Mobile is at least 400 miles or so.. that would put the project to last 267 years at that rate! So.....what kind of timing will the state be able to offer?? I really don't think we can look forward to hitting new 43 blacktop anytime soon. My prediction is that it will get put on the back-burner until someone needs or wants to get elected, then the issue will come back up. That's one thing about Alabama that I love. Every election that rolls around, city or state, you are bound to start seeing a ton of roads getting re-paved!
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