New Route Between Gulf Shores, Foley Progresses

Foley’s leaders are moving forward with a plan to build a new north-south road connecting Foley and Gulf Shores, providing an alternative to avoid heavy traffic on Highway 59 and the Beach Express, the city announced. City officials say the route will follow the James Road corridor and is being designed to minimize impacts on nearby homes, wetlands and trees. The project is a collaboration between the Cities of Foley and Gulf Shores and Baldwin County. Local leaders believe the new road will enhance connectivity across the area and offer residents more travel options to and from the beach. The extension will start at Brinks Willis Road, cross Keller Road and connect to a new road planned near the Rocky Road Loop in Gulf Shores. This project is part of a long-term regional effort to improve traffic flow in southern Baldwin County. Once completed, the new road is expected to provide a continuous route from Highway 98 in Foley to Gateway Road (County Road 8) near Gulf Shores.