MOBILE, Ala. — As part of the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) has recognized the Port of Mobile as one of “250 transportation projects that helped build America.”
The national recognition highlights transportation projects that have played a significant role in strengthening the economy and connecting American communities, including the Interstate Highway System, the Transcontinental Railroad and the Golden Gate Bridge.
The Port of Mobile’s establishment in 1928 was one of only a handful of Alabama transportation projects included in ARTBA’s list, alongside the Bankhead Tunnel, the Cochrane-Africatown Bridge and the Interstate 65 Tennessee River Bridge.
“For nearly a century, the Port of Mobile has connected Alabama businesses to markets around the world while also supporting jobs and economic growth across our state,” said Alabama Port Authority Director and CEO Doug Otto. “We’re proud of that legacy, and we’re honored that ARTBA has recognized the Port as one of the transportation projects that helped build America. We remain committed to investing in the infrastructure and capacity needed to serve Alabama and its people for generations to come.”
Today, the Port of Mobile remains one of Alabama’s most important economic engines, supporting one in seven jobs and generating more than $415 billion in statewide economic impact since 2019.
With more than $2 billion in capital investments taking place over the last decade, the Alabama Port Authority continues to invest in the infrastructure, capacity and connectivity that will support economic growth across Alabama for generations to come.
Additional Resources
- ARTBA’s 250 Transportation Projects That Helped Build America: https://www.artba.org/advocacy/transportation-infrastructure-in-america/250projects/
- More on the Port of Mobile’s Economic Impact:alports.com/economic-impact/
- From the Alabama Department of Archives and History: Port of Mobile Historic Photos
About the Alabama Port Authority
The Alabama Port Authority drives economic growth and global trade for the State of Alabama through the Port of Mobile and a growing network of inland multimodal transportation assets. Strategically located along the central Gulf Coast, the Port of Mobile is one of the nation’s fastest-growing seaports, connecting Alabama businesses and inland markets to international trade lanes.
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