The Baldwin Beach Express already has over 6 million annual users since the removal of the tolls. Imagine if the traffic coming south on I-65 could access the expressway before Bay Minette and go directly to the beach, entirely bypassing the crowds on Highway 59.
Baldwin County leaders have approved a key update to a major north–south highway project that they say will shape traffic and growth for years to come. According to a press release this week County officials describe the plan as a major step toward safer, more efficient travel along the future route. They also say it will help protect the character of the roadway while giving nearby property owners reasonable access.
The action came during the commission’s meeting when members voted to adopt the updated Baldwin Beach Express II Access Management Plan. It follows an earlier decision by the commission to authorize right-of-way acquisition along the southern portion of the corridor near Interstate 10…