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…
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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…
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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…
The Alabama Department of Transportation, along with the chairmen of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization and the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization, today issued the following statement about the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project following a 60-day review period:
“Over the past two-plus months, ALDOT and the Eastern Shore and Mobile MPOs have made…
In a strategic partnership aimed at advancing alternative transportation and community connectivity, the Alabama Department of Transportation is working closely with the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization (ESMPO) to integrate biking and pedestrian infrastructure into the regional transportation system.
The ESMPO has formally adopted the Baldwin County Multimodal Connectivity Vision Plan, marking a significant milestone…
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ALDOT announces the start of construction for the widening of US-31 in Baldwin County to add a center turn lane for motorists. The addition of a center turn lane in this segment of US-31 will improve traffic flow and safety by providing a dedicated lane for vehicles turning into businesses or side streets along the…
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Motorists are now traveling toll-free on the Beach Express Bridge following the removal of the toll at noon on May 23.
ALDOT urges all drivers using the Beach Express Bridge to remain aware of reduced speed limits of 15 mph as they approach the plaza structure. With the Memorial Day holiday weekend in full swing,…
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The Alabama Department of Transportation today announced it has awarded over $300,000 in state funding to two municipal airports for improvements.
The Bay Minette Municipal Airport Authority in Baldwin County will receive $226,127 for pavement maintenance to the northwest apron of the airport. The City of Fort Payne in DeKalb County will receive $106,709 for…
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As of noon today, motorists are traveling toll-free on the Baldwin Beach Express Bridge. This change comes after ALDOT acquired the bridge for $57 million. The toll removal is effective at noon on May 23, 2024.
The transition to a toll-free bridge aims to provide unrestricted access, facilitating easier and more efficient travel for all…
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Governor Kay Ivey today joined local officials in Baldwin County to sign paperwork that finalizes the state of Alabama’s purchase of the Foley Beach Express toll bridge.
The chairman of the Baldwin County Commission and the mayors of Foley, Gulf Shores and Orange Beach all joined Governor Ivey at Foley City Hall on the eve…
