Baldwin County Archives

Dec 17

ALDOT to begin traffic research for future Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project

Drone image of traffic data gathering equipment above I-10 Bayway Mobile

As part of the Alabama Department of Transportation’s (ALDOT) efforts to plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, ALDOT will start gathering traffic data on the I-10 Bayway. This data will help guide planning and improve both safety and traffic flow in the area.

Motorists traveling on the Bayway may notice new antennas,…

Oct 29

Intracoastal Waterway bridge and connector construction progress

Drone aerial view of Waterway Intracoastal Bridge construction.

ALDOT continues to make steady progress on the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Gulf Shores, a $52 million project designed to ease traffic congestion and improve safety in the area. Alongside the bridge, a $30 million connector project to tie into SR-161, formerly designated as the Foley Beach Express, is also underway. Both projects are…

Oct 22

Take time to talk driving safety with teens

The poster emphasizes the importance of parental involvement in teen driving safety.

This is National Teen Driver Safety Week (October 20-26, 2024), and the Alabama Department of Transportation is encouraging parents to take the opportunity to have a conversation with teens about safe driving habits.

Traffic crashes are a leading cause of death for 15-20-year-olds. In 2022, there were 80 fatal crashes in Alabama involving drivers ages…

Sep 06

ALDOT encourages all to join volunteers for the 37th Annual Alabama Coastal Cleanup

Volunteers helping with the Ala. Coastal Clean Up.

Alabama’s Coastal Cleanup is back for its 37th year. Alabama PALS (People Against a Littered State) and The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), are calling on all community members and groups to join in making a difference!

On Saturday, September 21, 2024, thousands of volunteers will gather along Alabama’s beaches, lakes, and streams to remove…

Aug 05

Center turn lane project nears completion on US-31 in Spanish Fort

Newly constructed Center Turn Lane highway on US 31 in Spanish Fort

The center turn lane project on US-31 in Spanish Fort, which started June 3, 2024, will be fully open to traffic beginning Monday, August 5, 2024, in time for the first day of school in Baldwin County. Permanent striping and signal detection work will follow in the coming days with alternate lane configurations.

Project Details:…Read More “Center turn lane project nears completion on US-31 in Spanish Fort”

Aug 01

Traffic numbers show success of toll removal on Beach Express Bridge

With the busiest part of the summer travel season over, new traffic numbers are showing how effective removing the toll from the Beach Express Bridge has been. To help daily commuters and tourists heading to Alabama beaches, the state bought the toll bridge and removed the tolls ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The Alabama…

Jul 31

ALDOT announces drainage repairs on US-98 in Baldwin County

Road Closure sign on rural Alabama highway

Barnwell, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) will perform drainage repairs, weather permitting, on US-98 at Mile Marker 51.8 in the Barnwell Community of Baldwin County. The details of the project are as follows:

Start Date & Time: Thursday, Aug. 1, at 6 a.m. Expected Duration: Approximately 12 hours Location: US-98 at Mile…Read More “ALDOT announces drainage repairs on US-98 in Baldwin County”

Jun 18

Baldwin Beach Express toll plaza demolition video, construction updates

The Baldwin Beach Express toll plaza roof is no more, thanks to Alabama Department of Transportation demolition teams working overnight. Video of the roof falling to the ground brought cheers from workers, as the demolition represents another step toward fast and free travel through the Orange Beach area and to Alabama’s beaches.

Demolition teams…

Jun 13

ALDOT announces the demolition of the Beach Express Bridge toll plaza

Drone photograph southbound of Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County. Toll booth prior to demolition.

ALDOT announces the demolition of the Beach Express Bridge toll plaza is scheduled to begin on Sunday night, June 16. The project is part of a broader effort to enhance traffic flow and safety in the area, with work being carried out by McInnis Construction LLC of Summerdale, Alabama.

The demolition will unfold in several…

Jun 11

Beach Express Bridge carries 25 percent more traffic over holiday weekend after toll removal

A view of a marina under a bridge on SR-161 in Baldwin County

Memorial Day weekend is a traditionally busy time for the Beach Express Bridge in Baldwin County. This year, however, saw a significant increase in traffic volume following the toll removal.

The Beach Express Bridge carried up to 25 percent more traffic on the Saturday-Sunday following toll removal than the previous year. This suggests that the…