Gulf Shores, Ala. — (OBA) — Crews in Gulf Shores are finishing March with steady progress on the Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge project. Construction continues in several areas, including the roadway, bridge structure, and elevator towers. City officials say the work remains on schedule, bringing the bridge closer to completion. The project aims to improve safety and accessibility for residents and visitors once finished.

During the week of March 27, 2026, crews continued working along Waterway East Boulevard, focusing on laying brick pavers and sod. The next phase involves applying the first asphalt binder layers to East 2nd Street and nearby parking areas on Monday, March 30.

On the bridge itself, visible progress is clear on the north side. The first vertical section of the north bridge columns has been finished, and crews plan to pour the second section on Wednesday, April 1. City updates note that both concrete and structural teams will keep working hard in the upcoming weeks.

Work on the elevator towers is also progressing. The second vertical wall pour for the north tower has been finished, with the third scheduled for either Saturday, March 28, or Monday, March 30. Meanwhile, the south tower continues to take shape as crews build internal slabs and install supporting structures.

Traffic on East 2nd Street remains open under normal conditions, but drivers heading north of the Intracoastal Waterway are reminded that access is still restricted to local traffic during ongoing construction.

According to project officials, roadway and concrete subcontractors expect to complete the current phase of work on Waterway East Boulevard by the end of next week. Over the next four to six weeks, efforts will focus on the north bridge columns and elevator tower walls. Crews will also finish the median curb on Waterway East Boulevard and nearby infrastructure around 25th Avenue after the bridge is installed.

The expected completion date for the Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge is January 8, 2027, with approximately 56.7 percent of the project timeline already completed. City leaders thank the community for ongoing patience as crews construct what officials call “a safer, more connected Gulf Shores for locals and visitors.”