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Construction on the Northern Beltline will resume soon, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey announced Thursday.According to a news release, funding for the Appalachian Development Highway System, of which Jefferson County's Northern Beltline is part of, was approved in legislation that passed Congress today.Gov. Ivey says the funeral was secured thanks to efforts by U.S. Senator Richard Shelby.“We thank Senator Shelby for his leadership and are pleased to announce that this funding is going to enable the state to resume construction of the Birmingham Northern Beltline,�� Governor Ivey said. “This is very exciting news for the Birmingham region and our entire state due to the enormous benefits this corridor will bring to our state and the nation.�� The Northern Beltline would complete a loop of Interstate 459, which encircles Birmingham and other metro cities.Jefferson County Commission President Jimmie Stephens also commented.“We thank Senator Shelby, Representative Aderholt, and the rest of our Alabama delegation for recognizing the importance of this major infrastructure project for our region and the state. Completing the Birmingham Northern Beltline is vital for Jefferson County, the economic engine of the state. We look forward to continuing to work with local, state, and federal partners to accelerate completion of the Northern Beltline.��