Pelham, AL – More than 100 workers in Shelby County are expected to lose their jobs this summer after a utility services contractor announced a permanent facility closure in the Birmingham metro area.
According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing, LineQuest LLC will lay off 113 employees due to the shutdown of its Pelham location. The layoffs are scheduled to take effect on Friday, August 1, 2026.
The company cited the closure of the facility as the reason for the workforce reduction. The Pelham site, located just south of Birmingham in Shelby County, has supported infrastructure and utility-related operations in the region. It remains unclear whether any employees will be offered transfers or reassignment to other locations.
WARN notices are required under federal law when companies plan significant layoffs or closures, giving workers and local officials advance notice to prepare for economic impacts. The loss of 113 jobs may affect not only the workers but also the broader local economy, particularly in a growing suburban area like Pelham.
Local workforce agencies typically step in following such notices to provide job placement services, training opportunities, and unemployment assistance. Affected employees are encouraged to seek support through the Alabama Department of Labor and regional career centers.
As of now, no additional closures or layoffs tied to LineQuest operations in Alabama have been publicly announced.
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