Crews will begin striping and moving a concrete barrier wall to shift traffic on SR-180 to a portion of newly constructed SR-180 (Canal Road) on Monday, May 5. Traffic will now utilize a portion of the newly constructed roundabout as part of this new traffic pattern.
This traffic shift will take one day to complete. Traffic can expect a one-lane flagging operation between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Monday, May 5 to facilitate this shift.
Drivers can expect:
- Construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway
- Concrete barrier wall near the travel lanes
ALDOT urges motorists to use caution, watch for flaggers, prepare to stop and follow posted signage. Motorists should also obey the reduced 35 mph speed limit through the work zone.
SR-161 extension project
Progress continues on the SR-161 extension project, which will serve as the southbound connection to the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge. The bridge and extension are key parts of a major transportation improvement effort, expected to open in summer 2026.
Future new alignment summer 2026:
This work is being done in coordination with the construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge, located about 1 mile west of the Foley Beach Express.
Traffic will shift to the new final alignment of SR-180 that ties to SR-161 Extension & Intracoastal Waterway Bridge closer to the final phase of this project. The culvert extension and the remaining widening work on SR-180 must first be completed.
