Transportation & Infrastructure
Transportation
Roadways
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Four interchanges off Interstate 20,running east/west, South Carolina to Texas.
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Two major transportation corridors:Interstate 20 and U.S. 280.
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State Route 77, a modern 4-lane highway,connects I-20 to the heart of Talladega County and the City of Talladega.
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Within 50 miles of four major interstates:I-20, I-22, I-65, and I-59.
Rail
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Norfolk Southern Railway & CSXServes Childersburg, Sylacauga and Talladega and various locations throughout Talladega County.
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RJ CormanServes Childersburg, Sylacauga, and Talladega.
Waterways
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Port of Mobile, AlabamaDeepwater Port 300 Miles from Talladega.
Air
Birmingham International Airport
- Located in Birmingham, Alabama – 36 Miles from Talladega
- Runway length – 10,000 feet
- 164 daily flights
- Major carriers include US Airways, Northwest, Continental, American, Southwest, Midway Airlines, Delta, United Express
Lee-Merkle Field
Sylacauga
- Lighted, paved runway
- Runway length – 5,400 feet
- Accommodates private jets and other medium-sized aircraft
Talladega Municipal Airport
- Lighted, paved runway
- Runway length – 6,002 feet
- Tiedowns, hangers, ILS, and repair service
- Accommodates private jets and other medium-sized aircraft
- Located adjacent to the Talladega Superspeedway
Infrastructure
From high-speed internet and Wi-Fi services to public safety and utilities, Talladega County has the infrastructure in place to support long-term economic growth.