City plans turn lanes, curbs, and a landscaped median along busy commercial route.
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials say work will start soon on a major improvement project along Miflin Road east of Alabama Hwy 59, a busy commercial stretch in the city. The project will add turn lanes, curbs, and other features meant to make the road safer and easier to travel. City leaders say the goal is to improve traffic flow while reducing crash risks along the corridor. The work is part of a long-term plan Foley adopted to better manage one of its main routes.
City officials said the project is expected to take three to four months to complete and should be finished before the start of the summer tourist season. A recent preconstruction meeting laid out the first phase of work between Alabama Hwy 59 and South Juniper Street, also known as Baldwin County 20. About one year ago, Foley leaders met with business owners along the route to review plans, discuss access to their properties, and go over project details.…