U.S. 280 Expansion Finally Complete | Birmingham News

U.S. 280 in Jefferson County just got a major upgrade—new lanes officially open, turning the highway into a four-lane stretch both ways between Shades Creek Parkway and I-459. The $53 million project, which began in May 2025, aims to slash traffic jams for the nearly 100,000 daily commuters who rely on this busy route. Say goodbye to rush-hour headaches—this expansion is here to make your commute smoother and faster. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b3985a965ba1aea7