Foley Lowers Speed Limit on Irwin Street to Improve Access for Low-Speed Vehicles
The City of Foley has reduced the speed limit on Irwin Street to make the roadway accessible to state-approved low-speed vehicles while improving connections to nearby areas. The Foley City Council gave final approval to an ordinance lowering the speed limit on Irwin Street from 40 mph to 35 mph. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the change allows low-speed vehicles to legally travel the roadway under Alabama law. "That will make that street consistent with the requirements for these vehicles," Hellmich said. "Any low-speed motor vehicle that's approved by the state will be able [...]
Foley City Council agenda set for July 20 meeting
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, July 20. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: A public hearing to declare weeds and the accumulation of junk to be a public nuisance and ordering its abatement on West Fig Avenue. A public hearing to declare weeds, trash and stagnant water to be a public nuisance and ordering its abatement on West Palm Avenue. The presentation of Foley Revitalization and Beautification Awards. Monthly [...]
Foley Hurricane Preparedness Expo July 14
The city of Foley will host its first Hurricane Preparedness Expo on Tuesday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Foley Civic Center, 407 E. Laurel Ave. The free community event will bring together local businesses, emergency response agencies and city departments to help residents prepare before, during and after a storm. Whether attendees are new to the Gulf Coast or longtime residents, the expo will offer practical information and preparedness resources to help them develop or update their emergency plans. "Preparedness is one of the most effective tools we [...]
Foley completing Highway 59 sidewalk extension
Construction is underway on the final segment of a nearly four-mile sidewalk network along Alabama 59, marking another milestone in the City of Foley's long-term commitment to improving connectivity, pedestrian safety and quality of life. The project will complete the remaining 1.25-mile gap between Azalea Avenue and Pride Drive near Foley High School. Once finished, residents and visitors will have access to a continuous sidewalk stretching from Miflin Road (Baldwin County 20), south of Tanger Outlets, to Peachtree Avenue in north Foley. The project represents years of planning, design work and coordination by [...]
Access road to be temporarily closed
Beginning immediately, access from Highway 59 to the private roadway located between Tom Thumb and Whataburger will be temporarily closed. The closure is necessary due to deteriorating pavement conditions. While the roadway is privately owned, the City has received multiple reports regarding the pavement's condition and has taken steps to notify the property owner. As part of those efforts, the City has also begun the appropriate escalation process. To help reduce the potential for damage to vehicles, access from Highway 59 to the private roadway will remain closed until repairs are completed by [...]
Foley City Council to meet Monday
The Foley City Council will hold its regular work session and meeting Monday, July 6. The meeting will begin at 4 p.m. in the council chambers at Foley City Hall. Among the items on the agenda are: A public hearing to rezone property owned by Harold Motter from residential single family, R-1A, to local business, B-3. A public hearing to rezone property owned by Vulcan Inc. from light industrial, M1, to local business, B-3. A public hearing to amend the Foley Zoning Ordinance. A public hearing to declare the accumulation of junk, trash and [...]
Foley continues to celebrate America’s 250th birthday
Foley continues to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a variety of events around the city. The Graham Creek Nature Preserve is presenting Foley's Flags of Freedom celebration. The event is a self-guided tour of American flags placed across the preserve. The preserve includes more than 600 acres of natural landscape with extensive walking trails, boardwalks and other features. As the July 4 holiday approaches, Foley has more than 250 additional flags flying on the streets of the city. Banners also adorn many city buildings and other facilities, including the pedestrian bridge over Alabama [...]
South Juniper closed for construction
South Juniper Street will be closed near Iberville Square through Thursday, July 2 for the turn-lane project at the site. The closure is scheduled to continue through 2 p.m. Thursday to allow a contractor to continue working on the median South Juniper Street will be closed from 7 a.m. through 4 p.m. each day while the work continues. The project will include a southbound left-turn lane onto Beignet Drive. The city also plans to add a median island with future landscaping to promote traffic calming along that section of Juniper. The new lanes [...]
Foley offices to close for July 4 holiday
As Foley joins communities across the nation in celebrating America's 250th birthday, city offices and some facilities will observe the Independence Day holiday with temporary closures and schedule changes. Non-emergency city offices will be closed Friday, July 3, and will reopen during regular business hours Monday, July 6. Emergency services, including police and fire, will continue operating without interruption throughout the holiday. Garbage and recycling collections normally scheduled for Thursday and Friday will both be collected on Thursday, July 2. Collection of limbs and yard debris will resume after the holiday. Residents are [...]
Foley moves ahead on indoor Aquatics Center
Work is scheduled to start before the end of 2026 following the completion of construction plans on an indoor Aquatics Center that will provide year-round recreation for Foley swimmers. The new facility will be built in Max Griffin Park near the city's existing outdoor pool, which has served generations of Foley families since 1953. Mayor Ralph Hellmich said the Aquatics Center will expand opportunities for swimmers of all ages while providing a modern facility that can be used throughout the year. "We're going from a Memorial Day to the start of school facility [...]