Residents’ Concerns And Landmark Oak Tree Shape New Intersection Plan
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials are adding new traffic control near the city’s hospital as services and patient numbers continue to grow. The city plans to change an existing intersection to better handle the heavier traffic. Leaders say the change is meant to improve safety as well as traffic flow. Residents in the area also played a role by asking for improvements and protection of a well-known oak tree.
The Foley City Council voted to install a four-way stop at the intersection of North Alston Street and West Peachtree Avenue. Currently, only traffic on North Alston Street has to stop at the intersection. The change will require drivers on West Peachtree Avenue to stop as well. City officials said this will slow vehicles and make it easier for drivers to turn near the hospital.
Baldwin Health has recently completed a series of major improvements at its Foley campus. Earlier this year, the facility finished a new main entrance and lobby area to better serve patients and visitors. In 2024, the hospital also opened a new five-story patient tower. City staff said these projects have brought more vehicles into the area throughout the day…