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BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — The Baldwin County Commission and the City of Loxley are working together to build a new road that will connect U.S. 31 to Alabama 59, according to local officials.
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According to a Baldwin County news release, the $16.3 million project is a 30 Cubed Roadway Project and will “extend and connect existing roadway, creating a continuous route from Bedrock Boulevard near Spanish Fort to Alabama Highway 59 in Loxley.”
The project includes a 480-foot bridge over Fish River.
“While portions of this route already exist, this project represents the critical link that will fully connect these two major roadways, significantly improving travel efficiency across this area of Baldwin County,” the release said…