City and state coordinate on new scenic byway signage
Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley is moving forward with plans to improve signage at one of its busiest intersections. City officials say the changes will help drivers navigate the area more easily and improve the site’s overall appearance. The project focuses on the intersection of Alabama 59 and U.S. 98 in downtown Foley. Leaders say the effort will reduce clutter and make information easier to read.
The Foley City Council approved the improvements as part of an agreement with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT). Under the agreement, the city will cover the cost of producing the new signs, while ALDOT will handle installation. The work will focus on updating Scenic Byway wayfinding signage at the intersection.
Taylor Davis, Foley city engineer, said the current signs have been in place for years and are beginning to show wear. “The wayfinding signage for the intersection has been there for a number of years. The signs are starting to fade,” Davis said. He added that the city has worked with ALDOT for years to finalize the design and agreement…