New Bridge Update
A new southbound-only bridge in Gulf Shores is opening in mid-May. With this additional bridge, a new traffic pattern will be established in Gulf Shores and Orange Beach. The southern-most section of the Foley Beach Express by The Wharf will transform into a northbound-only route. All southbound traffic will utilize the new bridge to reach the island. Once on the island, drivers will use a roundabout in Orange Beach to travel east or west on Canal Rd.
The new bridge is accessible by a new roundabout near the Foley Beach Express as well as from Cotton Creek Dr.
ALDOT has published maps, simulations, and videos to show the new traffic pattern.
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Driving to Alabama's Beaches is so last year. Our destination now offers nonstop flights to and from several major US cities through Allegiant Airlines. All nonstop flights are three hours or less and land at Gulf Shores International Airport (GUF), just three miles from the beach. There's so much you can do with all the time you'll save!
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