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TRANSPORTATION & INFRASTRUCTURE

Limestone County’s transportation network and infrastructure give your company access to markets and stable, reliable operations.

Transportation

6

Interchanges on
Interstate 65

2

Rail Service
Providers

1

High traffic airport
inside Limestone County

1

International Airport on
border of Limestone County

1

Intermodal Center
on County Border

1

River Port
within 15 Miles

Highway

I-65 runs north to south through Limestone County, connecting to I-565 and access to Redstone Arsenal, Cumming Research Park, and Huntsville. Other major shipping highways include US-72 and US-31.

Air

Limestone County, Alabama is home to Pryor Field Regional Airport, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the state. Pryor Field Regional Airport features a 6,107-foot lighted, instrument-landing equipped runway. Huntsville International Airport is located on the border of Limestone County.

Rail

CSX Transportation and Norfolk Southern serve Limestone County, Alabama. The railways offer conventional transportation as well as piggyback service.

Intermodal Center

The International Intermodal Center is on the border of Limestone County at the Port of Huntsville, giving area industries the ability to ship and receive goods internationally.

Port

The Port of Decatur is located within 15 minutes of Limestone County, giving access to the Tennessee River and the Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway.

Utilities

The Tennessee Valley Authority partners with utility providers in Limestone County to provide power. TVA historically provides among the lowest cost industrial rates for power among the 100 largest providers.

Electricity

City of Athens /
Limestone County
Athens Utilities
(256) 232-1440
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Natural Gas

City of Athens
Athens Utilities
(256) 232-1440
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Water

Limestone County
  • Limestone County Water & Sewer Authority
    (256) 233-6444
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  • City of Athens
    Athens Utilities
    (256) 232-1440
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Wastewater

City of Athens
Athens Utilities
(256) 232-1440
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Telecom

High speed broadband voice and data keeps you connected and moving at the speed of business.