MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — City leaders officially broke ground on Wednesday on a major infrastructure project that will completely rebuild Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue from Butchers Lane to Broad Street.
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office arrests 14 men during child sexual predator operation by: Theresa Grundman
The $11.2 million ‘Complete Streets’ project will include full reconstruction of the roadway, new curbs, gutters, underground utilities, stormwater drainage, and sidewalks. The redesign will also add bike lanes.
Mayor Sandy Stimpson said the project is one he’s been determined to see get started.
“There’s been years and years of conversation and talk about rebuilding Martin Luther King Avenue. And, you know, when you just want to you want to be able to fulfill what you think is an obligation,” said Stimpson…