Was looking around on Google maps satellite and noticed significant road work in the median of AL-255 (Research Park Blvd) in Huntsville. The work zone stretches from I-565 to US-72. It appears to be a widening project. Can anyone confirm this?
yep, it is a widening project.
https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/roadworkprojects/research-park-boulevard-sr-255-between-university-drive-u-s-72-and-old-madison-pike/
It backs up tremendously in the Mornings at Gate 9 for the Redstone Arsenal:

Unfortunately, it won't take care of that goofy ramp to westbound I-565, which was pinned too close to the Bradford Road on-ramp.
You meant the ramp from Madison Pike. Bradford Drive is the next exit north.
This widening project has been needed for a while. I have had to use AL 255 (or Rideout Rd) between I-565 and US 72 many times over the years and it can be a pain.