One of the first projects I worked on after joining Sain Associates in 2003 was a TDOT planning project for State Route 126 (Memorial Boulevard) in Kingsport and Sullivan County. The corridor had evolved from an animal and wagon trail into a roadway needing safety and geometric improvements. At the request of the Kingsport Metropolitan…
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Public agencies rarely stall on infrastructure projects because they lack good ideas. They stall because they lack funding — or because the funding that does exist comes wrapped in requirements, matching funds, and compliance rules that are hard to untangle without help. Three sources come up constantly in our conversations with counties and municipalities across…
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The Regional East Alabama Logistics Park, known as REAL Park, is an important economic development opportunity for Macon County and the surrounding region. Located directly off Interstate 85, the park offers a centralized location within the Southeastern Automotive Corridor and positions the County to support future industrial growth, job creation, and investment in East Alabama….
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Few commercial properties have shaped the identity of a region the way the Riverchase Galleria has shaped Hoover and greater Birmingham. Since opening in 1986, it has been more than a shopping destination – it has been a landmark, a gathering place, and a barometer of the region’s growth. The recent news that the Galleria…
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The Mobile River Bridge project represents one of Alabama’s most transformative infrastructure investments, designed to improve mobility, safety, and long-term regional connectivity along the I-10 corridor. Why the Mobile River Bridge Matters For decades, the Wallace Tunnel has served as a critical, but constrained, connection through Mobile. The new Mobile River Bridge will introduce an…
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Every road we travel, utility we depend on, and transportation system we rely upon tells a story about infrastructure. During National Infrastructure Week, we recognize the vital role infrastructure plays in connecting communities, supporting economic growth, and improving quality of life across the country. At Sain Associates, infrastructure is more than concrete and steel —…
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With the official adoption of Athens, Alabama’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Safety Action Plan, the City has taken an important step toward a safer future. This milestone marks the culmination of months of collaboration, analysis, and conversation. More importantly, it reflects a shared commitment across Athens that every person, on every trip,…
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We are excited to announce that Sain has been honored with an Engineering Excellence Award in the Transportation category from the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) of Alabama for our work on the Old Tuscaloosa Widening and Turbo Roundabout Project. The award was presented during the ACEC Alabama Member Breakfast at the Alabama Transportation…
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If you’ve driven near the Birmingham Zoo or Botanical Gardens lately, you’ve probably noticed something big taking shape at one of the metro’s busiest gateways. Two roundabouts are transforming the high-volume intersection cluster shared by Birmingham and Mountain Brook, and the story of how we got here goes back over a decade. In 2009, roundabouts…
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We’re excited to share that Sain Associates recently received an ACEC Tennessee Excellence in Engineering Award for our work on the 2025–2029 Tennessee Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP). This project plays an important role in improving roadway safety across Tennessee, and we’re grateful to play a part in that effort. In partnership with the Tennessee…
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