The Waterway Village Pedestrian Bridge project is a key part of our vision to enhance safety and connectivity, ultimately allowing the addition of a third southbound lane to the Holmes Bridge (Hwy 59).

Here is the latest from the field:

Roadway & Traffic

• ALT 1 Construction: Grading is complete for the new roadway and parking areas! Topsoil and sod are in, and curb/gutter work along 24th Ave is ready for paving.

• Looking Ahead: Paving on ALT 1 is scheduled to begin Monday, Feb. 9.

• Traffic Note: Expect 24th Ave to close briefly at the E 2nd St intersection on Feb. 9 for paving. We anticipate restoring normal traffic on 24th Ave by Feb. 10, with E 2nd St fully reopened by late February.

Bridge & Elevator Towers

• North Side: All 15 bridge pilings have been saw-cut and removed to the proper elevation. Work on the north pile cap has officially begun!

• South Side: We successfully poured the first 20-foot vertical section of the South Bridge Bent Columns on Thursday, Feb. 5. These are currently under thermal blankets for a 7-day curing period to ensure maximum strength.

• Elevator Towers: Piles for the North Elevator Tower are cut to final elevation. Next up: pouring the mud seal and forming the pile cap!

Project at a Glance

• Current Status: On Schedule

• Percent Time Used: 49.5%

• Anticipated Completion: November 23, 2026

We appreciate your continued patience as we build a safer, more walkable Gulf Shores!