Foley continues to invest in downtown infrastructure with additional improvements planned for the city’s public parking lot at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Alabama 59.
The Foley City Council approved moving forward with the bidding process to resurface two adjacent public parking lots near the southwest corner of the intersection. City Engineer Taylor Davis said the project will include the larger lot purchased by the city in 2025, located just south of the Holmes Medical Museum and the former Wright’s Drug Store, as well as a smaller lot immediately north of the Planning Development Services Building.
“Now that we’re past the holidays and seasonal events, we’re ready to pave the larger lot,” Davis said. “We’ll also be resurfacing the smaller lot at the same time.”
The project will resurface approximately 2,300 square yards of parking area and will include new striping and the installation of concrete curb stops.
Since purchasing the main parking lot in 2025, the city has made several improvements, including the addition of parking islands. Planned upgrades also include streetscape enhancements along Alabama 59, such as trees, flower beds and shrubs. Drainage improvements are included in the project to reduce runoff and improve environmental performance.
The city previously leased the parking area south of the Holmes Medical Museum for several years. In April 2025, the City Council voted to purchase the property to ensure the long-term availability of public parking in downtown Foley.
The parking improvements are intended to support continued downtown growth by providing convenient, accessible public parking for customers, employees and visitors.