Baldwin County and Loxley Team Up to Build a New Road
By Rick McCann
Blue RAM Media/Gulf Coast News
March 18, 2026
BALDWIN COUNTY, Ala.
Another new road is in the works for Baldwin County and this time it’ll be in the Loxley area, and the project is estimated to take about three years.
This $16.3 million project will partner the Baldwin County Commission with Loxley on a new east-to-west corridor between U.S. Highway 31 and Alabama Highway 59.
The county will split the cost with the city of Loxley.
It will include a 480-foot bridge over Fish River and will complete an already existing link by adding a connection between Bedrock Boulevard and Highway 59.
“While portions of this route already exist, this project brings it all together, creating a continuous corridor that improves travel efficiency and supports faster emergency response,” the Commission stated in an announcement.
Baldwin County Engineer Frank Lundy said Loxley will handle maintenance on the roadway once it has been completed.
“So, very impressive for a local government to do a project of this magnitude,” said Lundy.
Commissioner Matt McKenzie said the new segment will help first responders during emergencies.
The project must first undergo environmental reviews and permitting.
The 30 Cubed program was launched in 2025, and the Loxley project will be the seventh under the program.
The 30 Cubed Program is a Baldwin County initiative launched in May 2025 that pairs $30 million in county funds with municipal contributions to generate $60 million for road improvements by 2030. It focuses on building or improving local infrastructure through 50/50 cost-sharing partnerships to increase capacity and connectivity.
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