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Is paving asphalt considered essential

Just trying to make sure that my company is considered essential. We pave asphalt roads and lots.

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Mar 30, 2020

Alabama has been a lot more lenient than a number of other states about what kinds of businesses can remain open. You can read about what businesses are being deemed non-essential here: Order of the State Health Officer Suspending Certain Public Gatherings Due to Risk of Infection by COVID-19 | PDF. And, as you can see, construction or infrastructure businesses aren't considered "non-essential" there. What's more, CISA's guidance on what businesses should remain open includes infrastructure and roadway work. Further, the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) is continuing road and bridge maintenance and construction. So, if the work is for ALDOT, then it'd almost definitely be considered "essential." Plus, even if it isn't for ALDOT - if the work is similar enough (and, I assume asphalt work would be on roadways), then that it'd likely also fall under essential. Naturally, things can change on a dime. So, keep an eye out for announcements from your local and state governments. Additionally, this tracker is being regularly updated and should be useful: Can I do Construction Work In my State?

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