Foley Beach Express / Baldwin Beach Express Archive

Two-way traffic along the eventual southbound carriageway of the Baldwin Beach Express ahead of County Road 62. 03/18/12

Since removed, a reassurance marker for County Road 83 south posted after CR 62. 05/21/14

County Road 83 shield posted ahead of the Baldwin Beach Express crossing of Davis Branch. 05/21/14

Nearing the crossing of Davis Branch along County Road 83 (Baldwin Beach Express) south as two-way traffic used the future northbound lanes. 03/18/12

Approaching the temporary end of the northern extant of the Baldwin Beach Express at U.S. 90. 09/27/12

Mast-arm supported traffic lights govern movements between the Baldwin Beach Express and U.S. 90. 05/21/14

Tree clearing and the initial pavement layer for both carriageways of the Baldwin Beach Express, visible from the end of County Road 83 at U.S. 90. 11/27/11

Grading continued for the Baldwin Beach Express south of U.S. 90. Bridges over the Blackwater River were in early stages of construction. 09/27/12

The Baldwin Beach Express lowers to cross the Blackwater River. This stretch of roadway opened on June 19, 2014. 05/21/14

Engel Road was a dirt road leading south from Baldwin County 32 to 28 that was paved over to become the southbound lanes of the Baldwin Beach Express. This southerly view shows expressway construction from County Road 32. 03/08/09

Barricades blocked fresh asphalt applied for the eventual northbound carriageway of the Baldwin Beach Express at Baldwin County 28. 03/08/09

A traffic light replaced the stop signs at the south end of the Baldwin Beach Express. The signals are split phased, with the middle lane now providing the option of turning left in addition of continuing south along County Road 28. 06/13/10

Approaching the then intersection with just Baldwin County 28 South along the Foley Beach Express north. The Baldwin Beach Express ties into this intersection now at a traffic light. 08/02/06

Baldwin County 28 used to continue north one half mile to its east-west alignment; this role is now performed by the Baldwin Beach Express. County Road 28 otherwise continues west from the Baldwin Beach Express onto Marlow Road at Alabama 59, and beyond to Baldwin County 9 at Marlow. 08/02/06

Between September and November 2011, County Road 83 shifted westward along the future Baldwin Beach Express alignment to end at County Road 64 opposite a cotton field. The original alignment to CR-64 was closed. 11/27/11

County Road 83 traffic used the future southbound carriageway of the Baldwin Beach Express from County Road 64 southward as pavement was still being laid for the northbound roadway. 11/27/11