Tue 10 Apr 2007
As requested, here is a map showing the proposed Foley Beach Express extension set to begin construction as soon as late this spring. The Wolf Bay Bridge and associated road location are approximate based upon news article descriptions. Click the map for a larger version (184 kb).
The Foley Beach Express extension follows existing segments of Baldwin County 28 South and Baldwin County 83 northward to Baldwin County 64. Where Baldwin County 64 turns east toward Interstate 10 Exit 53, the proposed alignment turns northwest to meet Baldwin County 68 at its proposed interchange with Interstate 10.
The current idea of the Wolf Bay Bridge alignment is to construct a span from Alabama 161′s northern terminus at Alabama 180 (Canal Road) northward to the peninsula at Sapling Point. From Sapling Point northward, the road will curve and tie into the Baldwin County 20 and 95 intersection. Baldwin County 95 likely will carry the road northward to U.S. 98. Alignments north of U.S. 98 to Interstate 10 are unclear at this time.
April 16th, 2007 at 1:53 am
I’m against this project, because this shit should be a full fledged freeway in my opinion.
May 3rd, 2007 at 7:41 am
I agree, it should be wide open from Foley Northward, IMO.
February 13th, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I believe that the hwy 83 is the wrong route to take. As you can see from the map, Hwy 87 comes closer to the interstate. Because of this, less of our money would be spent on building roads. Hwy 87 also connects to Hwy 98. At 98 travelers would have the option of turning left or right leading them to either the beach express or the wolf bay bridge. If 83 is developed, 10 years from now another road will need to be built to connect the wolf bay bridge to the interstate. Stop wasting our money!!!
March 4th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I agree with the new bridge. I have lived in Baldwin County my entire life. And lived through many hurricanes, tropical strom, and every the else mother nature has thrown at us. We need more evacuation routes. And have for a very long time. This bridge could not be builded fast enough in my opinion.