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Mobile drivers should expect lane closures at Old Shell Road and Florida Street
Video above: ‘News 5 Now’ — Top Stories from Sept. 25, 2026 MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Drivers in Mobile can expect some delays starting this weekend, according to City of Mobile officials. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, traffic at the intersection of Old Shell Road and Florida Street will experience a new traffic pattern as crews […]
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Gulf Coast Road Project Moves Toward Full Opening by Year's End
Resurfacing and striping follow before the full stretch opens to traffic. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — A major road extension project along Waterway East Boulevard is nearing completion after two construction phases. The project creates new connections to the Alabama Beaches Parkway, also known as SR-161. A RESTORE grant funds the entire project, covering all construction costs. Both completed phases have laid the groundwork for improved traffic flow in the area.
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Mobile drivers should expect lane closures at Old Shell Road and Florida Street
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Drivers in Mobile can expect some delays starting this weekend, according to City of Mobile officials. Beginning Sunday, Sept. 27, traffic at the intersection of Old Shell Road and Florida Street will experience a new traffic pattern as crews work on a storm drain inlet and damaged concrete, according to a city news release.
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New $100M inland rail terminal will handle 60,000 TEUs a year
Construction of the Alabama Port Authority’s Montgomery Intermodal Container Transfer Facility remains on schedule for an early 2027 opening, with site grading and underground utility work completed and rail-infrastructure construction now underway. The $100 million, 272-acre terminal is being developed as an inland extension of the Port of Mobile’s...
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BJ’s Wholesale offers $1.99 gas today in Foley for members
FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - BJ’s Wholesale is offering gas for $1.99 per gallon today only, until tonight. The discount is available to BJ’s members. Customers can sign up for a membership on-site and still receive the gas discount. “We’ve had a great turn so far, we will be...
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Old Shell Road, Florida Street lanes to close for repair work
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - Westbound and northbound lanes at Old Shell Road and Florida Street will be rerouted around the northeast corner of the intersection starting Sunday, Sept. 27, so the City of Mobile’s Public Works Department can repair a storm drain inlet. Westbound traffic will be routed into...
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Work on Martin Luther King Jr Avenue in Mobile to cause lane closures
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Road work on Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue in Mobile is expected to cause lane closures beginning on Sept. 23. According to a City of Mobile news release, the work area for the Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue Complete Street Project is extending through Broad Street, meaning the intersection of the two roads will be down to two lanes.
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BJ’s Wholesale offers $1.99 gas today in Foley for members
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Wallace Tunnel, Trump Bridge? Naming fight continues around I-10 project
More than a decade before the George C. Wallace Tunnel opened on Feb. 9, 1973, a Mobile civic group proposed naming what was then described as the “largest single project of its kind in Alabama history” after the governor. The suggestion came in 1964 from Downtown Mobile Unlimited...
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Mobile City Council approves $404 million budget with public safety, transit investments
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — Mobile’s new city budget is approved, with a $404 million spending plan including several additions to Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis’ original proposal. The budget includes investments in public safety, public transit, and support for Africatown. “It’s our hope that we exceed revenue expectations, and actually spend less money,” said Cheriogotis. However, some […]
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Gulf Shores Council to Consider Beach Parking Rules and More
Council members will review ordinance changes for parking. Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — City leaders will review proposed updates to local ordinances and resolutions governing beach parking. The police department proposed the adjustments to refine regulations and manage parking flow in high-traffic public access areas. The regular...
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City of Gulf Shores to look at more possible changes to beach parking
GULF SHORES, Ala. (WALA) - An item is on the agenda for the Gulf Shores City Council work session meeting is set to meet Monday, September 21 to amend the current beach parking ordinance. According to the agenda, the proposals include:. ---Front end in parking except in areas where parallel...
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Wallace Tunnel eastbound lane to close overnight for maintenance in Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A section of the Wallace Tunnel is preparing to close for two nights for maintenance work. According to a new release from the Alabama Department of Transportation, the eastbound lane of the Wallace Tunnel is scheduled to close for a portion of the day on Wednesday, Sept. 23 and Thursday, Sept. 24.
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Foley City Council Approves Paving More Roadways
More streets will receive fresh asphalt in the coming year. Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is moving forward with an expanded road improvement effort. City leaders want to make neighborhood travel much smoother for residents. The plan will add more than a mile and a half of additional street work. Several key driving routes will see upgrades soon.