The County And City Partnered On Foley Intersection Improvements
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials say the intersection of South Hickory Street and West Michigan Avenue is open again after months of construction at the busy crossroads in southwest Foley. The project aimed to improve safety and help traffic flow more smoothly through the area. Local leaders noted that the work was complex but essential for residents and drivers. The reopening is expected to reduce delays that drivers experienced during the closure.
Parts of the intersection have been closed since September 2025 while crews worked on the site. The construction project started that month and continued into early 2026. Work included upgrading the traffic signals and adding dedicated turn lanes in all four directions at the intersection. Officials said those changes should make turns safer and reduce backups.
The project was conducted under Baldwin County’s supervision and direction during the construction phase. The intersection of West Michigan Avenue is designated as Baldwin County 26. The Foley City Council earlier approved an intergovernmental agreement with the Baldwin County Commission to carry out the improvements. Under that agreement, the city and county divided different parts of the work…