Tim James, developer of the Shelby County Toll Bridge Project, called the Coosa River Express, joined CBS 42 Morning Anchor Alissa Rothermich Wednesday morning for an interview on the project. The bridge, to be known as the Coosa River Express, would be built by Tim James, the son of former Gov. Tim James, Inc. (TJI) is a private toll road development company based in Greenville, Alabama. Tim James Jr., one of the developers, says the bridge will be good for Shelby County. The Shelby County Commission on Monday unanimously voted to deny Tim James’ request for a … James, the son of legendary Alabama governor Fob James, is an experienced developer having built the Foley Beach Express in the 1990s. TJI’s business plan is to develop, own, and operate Private Toll Bridge’s in the Southeastern United States by leveraging the knowledge, experience, and resources gained throughout the years. The toll bridge and route north to County Road 20 was deeded from the James partnership to Baldwin County upon completion. The toll bridge would connect Highway 280 in Sylacauga to Interstate 65 in Calera. The two-lane bridge would cost $2 dollars to pass. James says it would connect Russell Chapel Road in Fayetteville to County Road 28 in Shelby County, which is just east of Columbiana. If approved, the Coosa River Express will be a privately-funded toll bridge developed, owned and operated by Tim James, Inc., a family-run business. An application for a license to build a toll bridge across the Coosa River has been denied. Proposal paperwork has already been submitted to Talladega Commissioners, but Cole says there are still several questions that must be answered for them. An Alabama businessman wants to build a new toll bridge that could ease access to Interstate 65 and create a new connection between Shelby County and Talladega County. The Express was Tim James, Sr.’s first toll bridge development project, and was created to serve as a more efficient route to Orange Beach that allows drivers … The bridge, which will connect U.S. 280 in Sylacauga to Interstate 65 in Calera, is still a long way from being a done deal, however. Businessman Tim James has proposed the bridge, which would link the counties across the Coosa River. Tolls on the Foley Beach Express bridge were originally set at $2.00 per passenger vehicle and $1.00 with a commuter pass. Private developer Tim James said the proposed toll bridge, called the Coosa River Express, would be 1,600 feet long, 43 feet wide and consist of two 12-foot lanes with 8-foot shoulders on each side.

Businessman Tim James hopes to build a toll bridge across the Coosa River to connect Talladega County and Shelby County and connect Highway 280 in Sylacauga to I-65.

Talladega officials approved it in January. He is joined in the project by his son and son-in-laws. TALLADEGA, Ala. (WIAT) — The Talladega County Commission has voted to approve licensing for the Coosa River Express. Businessman Tim James is the one with the big plans for the toll bridge that would connect Highway 280 in Sylacauga to I-65.

He says the project could spur economic development in the area. Businessman Tim James has proposed the bridge, which would link the counties across the Coosa River. Fob James. The Alabama Rivers Alliance is raising questions about issues plus construction and the long-term impact of quality of life in the area. A proposed new bridge could make it faster to get from Highway 280 in Sylacauga to interstate 65 in Calera. Hall said the genesis for the bypass started before the Foley Beach Express and that the city of Foley had received grant money for the project from the federal government. The Shelby County Commission voted Monday to deny the proposal to build a toll bridge over the Coosa River between Shelby and Talladega counties. Now that the Coosa River Express has approval from Talladega, Tim James Inc., the company in charge of the project, needs the green light […] Tim James requested the commissioners allow a license to operate a toll bridge over the Coosa River that would have connected Shelby County 28 and Talladega County 26 at Perkins Landing in …