Improvements planned for the intersection of Miflin Road and the Foley Beach Express are expected to enhance both safety and traffic flow along the busy corridor.
The Alabama Department of Transportation has approved a $2 million grant to fund upgrades at the intersection in southeast Foley.
Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the city has worked closely with ALDOT for more than two years to prepare for the project. Foley transferred ownership of the Foley Beach Express to the state in 2025 following widening and resurfacing work. The route is now designated as Alabama 161.
Hellmich commended City Engineer Taylor Davis and staff for their efforts in developing the plan.
“Taylor and the staff have worked with ALDOT to get the absolute best safety improvements we can do under the current guidelines,” Hellmich said. “You can always do any intersection better, but this project will bring it in line with other intersections along the Beach Express. The ambient lighting alone is going to improve safety. This is a real improvement for that major intersection.”
Councilman Charles Ebert III said the upgrades will significantly improve conditions for drivers traveling through the area.
“It’s going to take this intersection a long way from where it is right now,” Ebert said. “It’s not going to get us 100% of what we want, but it’s going to take it a lot further to where it needs to be.”
Planned improvements include the addition of turn lanes, upgraded traffic signals and enhanced lighting.
Funding for the project is provided through the Alabama Transportation Rehabilitation and Improvement Program II. Under the agreement, ALDOT will oversee construction, while the City of Foley will manage the project design.