Foley, Ala. – (OBA) – As part of the agreement for the Alabama Department of Transportation to buy the Foley Beach Express toll bridge, Foley is turning over maintenance of its portion to the state.
Since the expressway and toll bridge were built, Foley was responsible for maintaining the roadway from its beginning at State Route 59 to its intersection with County Road 12. As part of the purchase agreement, this portion will be taken over for maintenance by the state as part of an extended State Route 161.
During the Foley City Council joint regular/work session on May 6 at 4 p.m. in council chambers at city hall, the council will consider termination of the maintenance agreement and transferring the roadway to the state.
During the meeting, the council will: