Sidewalk Projects Moving Ahead

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Fairhope, Alabama 

 

Fairwood Boulevard.

 

FAIRWOOD BLVD. AND BLUE ISLAND AVENUE

After being delayed for several months, a project to install sidewalks along Fairwood Blvd. and Blue Island Ave. is beginning to make some progress: contractors have been asked to submit bids for construction.

The one on Fairwood Blvd. will be from Fairhope to Bayou Avenue and will be installed in the existing center median; Blue Island's (from Fairhope to Gayfer Ave.) will be on the west side of that street.

Funding is by a federal Transportation Alternatives Program grant through the Eastern Shore MPO  with a required 20% match from the city. 

Once the contract is awarded, construction should begin later in the year. 

Fairwood has always been a primary route to the elementary school.






Location: Fairhope, AL 36532, USA

Comments

Anonymous said…
good!
Monday, May 26, 2025
Anonymous said…
The survey picture is tough to interpret, but I'm curious on the width of the newly developed area for the sidewalk. Will the sidewalk on Blue Island have a grass buffer area between the sidewalk & street (like the sidewalk design adjacent to the Hermitage Ct development already on Blue Island), or if it'll be touching the street like the one on N. Ingleside St. A grass buffer would make it a little safer/nicer, but would require a bit more land to be used from the properties on the west side. Regardless, a great upgrade for the safety of Fairhope pedestrians!
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Anonymous said…
Finally...but better late than never
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Publisher said…
Believe it will connect with the new sidewalks ... don't know exact details. Residents along there were consulted ...
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
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