Alabama has made great strides in improving our roads and bridges thanks to the Rebuild Alabama Act. Investments in infrastructure have created safer highways, boosted economic growth and improved the quality of life for communities across our state. However, a new proposal in the Legislature threatens to undo all this progress and recklessly put our roads – and the people who use them – at risk.

Senate Bill 110, which seeks to increase axle weight limits for certain trucks, is a dangerous and costly mistake. As a licensed professional engineer, I see firsthand the impact of heavy truck traffic on our roads. This legislation would significantly accelerate the wear and tear on Alabama’s highways and bridges, forcing local governments to shoulder increased maintenance costs while increasing safety risks for all road users.