ALDOT will build the six-lane Mobile River Bridge first and re-stripe the existing Bayway in the meantime. Construction starts by the end of 2026, with toll rates set and the tunnels remaining free.
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Coverage of commuters from South Alabama News, the local news source for Mobile, Baldwin and the surrounding counties of the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Local News
ALDOT Chief Defends Mobile River Bridge Toll Plan as Pricing Details Emerge
ALDOT Director John Cooper is defending a proposed tolling plan for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway, including a $6 one-way charge and discounted commuter passes, as the agency also announced a $150 million federal grant for the project.
Baldwin County
ALDOT Reviewing More Than 700 Public Comments on Mobile River Bridge Toll Plan
ALDOT says it received more than 700 public comments on the Mobile River Bridge toll plan after the comment period closed, with residents pushing for a bigger frequent-user discount and additional funding to offset the cost.
Local News
ALDOT Eyes $3 to $6 Toll Range for New Mobile River Bridge Project
ALDOT says it is studying a $3 to $6 toll range for the full 10-mile Mobile River Bridge, Bayway and Wallace Tunnel corridor, with collections set to begin once construction wraps and continue for roughly 50 years.
Local News
ALDOT Weighs Bike Lanes and Walkways for New Mobile River Bridge
ALDOT briefed local bike and pedestrian advisory committees on new requirements for the Mobile River Bridge and Bayway project, including a required observation deck and options like a full-length bridge bike path.
Local News
Mobile Advocate Renews Push for a Full-Scale Regional Transit System
A Mobile County commentary renews the case for a full-scale regional transit system, arguing that expanded bus service would pay for itself as gas prices and traffic push more residents toward public transportation.
Baldwin County
As Mobile Grows, Old Debate Over the George Wallace Tunnel Resurfaces
As Mobile continues to grow, so does the conversation about whether the city’s aging infrastructure can keep up, and one perennial topic has resurfaced: traffic trouble in the George Wallace Tunnel, the underwater crossing that carries Interstate 10 traffic beneath the Mobile River between downtown and Baldwin County. Talk of…