Foley, Ala. — (OBA) — Foley officials say work will start soon on a major improvement project along Miflin Road east of Alabama Hwy 59, a busy commercial stretch in the city. The project will add turn lanes, curbs, and other features meant to make the road safer and easier to travel. City leaders say the goal is to improve traffic flow while reducing crash risks along the corridor. The work is part of a long-term plan Foley adopted to better manage one of its main routes.​

City officials said the project is expected to take three to four months to complete and should be finished before the start of the summer tourist season. A recent preconstruction meeting laid out the first phase of work between Alabama Hwy 59 and South Juniper Street, also known as Baldwin County 20. About one year ago, Foley leaders met with business owners along the route to review plans, discuss access to their properties, and go over project details.​

In the coming days, the city will begin notifying businesses along the corridor that work is about to start. While some lanes may close at times during construction, officials said Miflin Road is expected to remain open to traffic. Drivers could still face delays in certain areas as crews move through each phase.​

A key part of the project will remove the existing asphalt median from Alabama 59 to Juniper Street. That median will be replaced with a landscaped grass median, new lighting, and concrete curbing designed to guide traffic more safely. City officials say these changes are intended to reduce problem spots where vehicles now turn or cross the roadway at unsafe locations.​

After the work is finished, the road will include a mid-block U-turn within 1,000 feet of Alabama Hwy 59 so vehicles can safely cross or change direction. The city says this feature should help maintain access for businesses while reducing the number of conflict points that can lead to crashes.​

Officials stressed that the project has been in the works for several years and follows the city’s management plan for Miflin Road. They say careful planning and outreach to business owners helped shape the final design.​

“The City of Foley appreciates the patience and cooperation of residents, business owners, and motorists as these improvements are made to enhance safety and long-term mobility along Miflin Road,” city officials said in a prepared statement.