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Infrastructure in Chambers County, Alabama

Chambers County is conveniently located near many major markets in the expanding Southeastern Region of the United States. With many transportation and utility options available to business and industry in Chambers County, the resources are in place for success. Some of the manufacturers that are among that list are AJIN USA, John Soules Foods, WestRock and many more. The Chambers County Development Authority makes it a top priority to continuously recruit companies that will better the community.

Transportation

Interstates & Highways

The Cities of Lanett and Valley, as well as four industrial parks, lie along Interstate 85, providing direct north-south access to Atlanta or Montgomery. Other major arteries include US 280 to Birmingham and Columbus, GA, and US 431.

  • Major Interstates/Highways in Chambers County include:
    • I-85
    • US Hwy 29
    • US Hwy 280
    • US Hwy 431

Railways

Rail service is provided by CSX and Norfolk Southern. There are Norfolk Southern intermodal centers located in nearby Birmingham, AL and Austell, GA (near Atlanta).

Port Facilities

Port facilities are available within 45 miles in Phenix City, Alabama, as well as in Mobile, AL (250 miles) and Savannah, GA (240 miles).

Commercial Airports

Commercial air transportation is available about an hour away at Columbus Regional Airport in Georgia. Other nearby airports include: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) in Atlanta, and the Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) in Birmingham.

Utilities

City of Lanett

City of Valley

City of LaFayette

Chambers County