GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) – A new airline is coming to Southern Baldwin County. Memphis-based Southern Airways Express is expected to start flying out of Jack Edwards Airport in Gulf Shores in late May.
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New airline coming to Gulf Shores | Fox10tv.com
Friday, May 17th, 2013Officials name easing traffic a priority – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Local News
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013FOLEY — Alleviating traffic along Alabama Highway 59 was the top priority for discussion for South Baldwin civic leaders Thursday afternoon. In Foley, Mayor John Koniar pointed to several ideas to make that happen.
via Officials name easing traffic a priority – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: Local News.
ALDOT head to speak in Foley – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Monday, March 18th, 2013FOLEY — The South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce’s second Leadership Lunch of 2013 is scheduled for next week.
The catered lunch begins at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 26, at the Foley Civic Center. Tickets purchased by Friday are $12 per person. After that, they are $15 per person. However, none will be sold at the door.
via ALDOT head to speak in Foley – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
Loxley Town Council approves state highway projects – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Friday, March 15th, 2013LOXLEY, Alabama — The Loxley Town Council voted Monday night to approve a pair of proposed projects by the Alabama Department of Transportation.
via Loxley Town Council approves state highway projects – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
New Fairhope bus hub to open Monday as rain pushes into area | al.com
Monday, March 11th, 2013FAIRHOPE, Alabama — Folks who catch the bus here won’t have to worry about waiting for their ride in Monday’s rainy weather.
The new Baldwin Rural Area Transportation System hub is set to open at 5:30 a.m. Monday. It will be open weekdays until 6 p.m.
via New Fairhope bus hub to open Monday as rain pushes into area | al.com.
Chamber luncheon to address Baldwin and Mobile County Transportation | al.com
Friday, March 8th, 2013FOLEY, Alabama — On March 25 at noon the South Baldwin Chamber of Commerce will hold another Leadership Series event at the Foley Civic Center with John Cooper.
via Chamber luncheon to address Baldwin and Mobile County Transportation | al.com.
Baldwin County hopes new highway attracts industry, makes travel to beaches easier | al.com
Tuesday, March 5th, 2013When a four-lane highway between Interstate 10 and the Foley Beach Express is completed, the hope is that it makes travel to Baldwin County beaches easier.
But that is not the only the goal that Baldwin County officials have for the $85 million project called the Baldwin Beach Express.
via Baldwin County hopes new highway attracts industry, makes travel to beaches easier | al.com.
Gulf Shores begins preliminary study on road through park – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Monday, February 11th, 2013GULF SHORES, Ala. – Public Works Director Mark Acreman told the City Council on Jan. 28 that preliminary background work is beginning on a road extension project to relieve a city traffic bottleneck.
via Gulf Shores begins preliminary study on road through park – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
Baldwin County awarded $15 million in ATRIP grants for road projects | al.com
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013BALDWIN COUNTY, Alabama — Baldwin County was awarded $15.1 million by the state today for five road projects as part of a federal aid program dubbed the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program, or ATRIP.
via Baldwin County awarded $15 million in ATRIP grants for road projects | al.com.
Alabama Governor Announces 302 Road Projects | WKRG
Tuesday, February 5th, 2013The largest projects include $18.7 million in Tuscaloosa to extend Fifth Avenue to Hackberry Lane at the University of Alabama campus and $16.6 million in Foley to extend Pride Drive from Alabama Highway 59 to County Road 20.
County Road 4 project a step closer – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Friday, January 11th, 2013GULF SHORES, Ala — Gulf Shores is getting closer to beginning a widening project on County Road 4 west of Alabama 59.
Public Works Director Mark Acreman told the City Council recently that a pact with Baldwin County over rights of way and maintenance is a part of the preliminary process for the work.
via County Road 4 project a step closer – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
Could Wallace Tunnel Steer Away Beachgoers? | Mobile AL, Pensacola FL News, Weather, Sports | WPMI-TV | Local15TV.com
Thursday, October 4th, 2012(MOBILE, Ala.) – With a growing reputation for traffic backups and accidents, there’s some concern the Wallace Tunnel could start steering away Mississippi and Louisiana beachgoers from Alabama’s beaches.
Bankhead Tunnel to close for 11 days starting on Friday night | al.com
Thursday, September 20th, 2012MOBILE, Alabama — The Bankhead Tunnel will close for 11 days of maintenance work starting at 9 p.m. Friday, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced.
The planned reopening time for the tunnel is 5 a.m. Oct. 1, ALDOT said.
via Bankhead Tunnel to close for 11 days starting on Friday night | al.com.
Residents urge Baldwin County to consider bikes, walkers in transporation plans | al.com
Tuesday, September 18th, 2012DAPHNE, Alabama — Transportation planners need to consider bicyclists, pedestrians and the disabled in drawing up future projects, residents told members of the Eastern Shore Metropolitan Planning Organization last week.
via Residents urge Baldwin County to consider bikes, walkers in transporation plans | al.com.
Mobile’s Bankhead Tunnel to be closed 3 weekends for maintenance | al.com
Thursday, September 6th, 2012MOBILE, Alabama — Beginning Friday, the Bankhead Tunnel will be closed for three consecutive weekends for routine maintenance, Alabama Department of Transportation officials said today in a news release.
via Mobile’s Bankhead Tunnel to be closed 3 weekends for maintenance | al.com.
Beach traffic should get more green lights with upgrades | al.com
Sunday, July 15th, 2012GULF SHORES, Alabama — Beach traffic should see more green lights along Ala. 59 with upgrades planned for three more major intersections, and a traffic count to be done on the busy beach road, according to city officials.
via Beach traffic should get more green lights with upgrades | al.com.
Toll Bridge is Roadblock to Expressway | WKRG
Saturday, July 14th, 2012ORANGE BEACH, Alabama –”We’re excited it’s under construction and it just can’t get finished fast enough.” County engineer Cal Markert is talking about construction of the much anticipated extension of the Foley Beach Expressway. “We’re extending the beach express from Foley Beach Express to I-10. That’s one project underway right now.”
via Toll Bridge is Roadblock to Expressway | WKRG.
Gulf Shores gets matching grant to widen County Road 4 – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Tuesday, July 3rd, 2012GULF SHORES, Ala. – Mark Acreman has list of projects in his mind he’d like to see completed to add improvements to the city’s infrastructure.
When the public works director got ready to apply for a grant to apply toward completion of one of those projects, he said the first choice was an easy one.
via Gulf Shores gets matching grant to widen County Road 4 – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
Baldwin Beach Express expansion slowed | Fox10tv.com
Thursday, June 21st, 2012The Beach Express in Baldwin County is undergoing a $100 million expansion to I-10. But there's a problem, the state is refusing to build the connector to the interstate. The snag is a failed negotiation with American Roads, the owners of the private toll bridge in Orange Beach .
Orange Beach mayor asks for ‘Plan B’ after state park road nixed – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News
Saturday, June 16th, 2012ORANGE BEACH, Ala. – News that Gov. Robert Bentley had decided against building an extension of the Foley Beach Express through Gulf State Park came as quite a surprise to officials on Pleasure Island.
But Orange Beach Mayor Tony Kennon, while disappointed, remains undaunted.
via Orange Beach mayor asks for ‘Plan B’ after state park road nixed – GulfCoastNewsToday.com: News.
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