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Bridge Built to Buy Land, Not Move Traffic | Birmingham News
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- Jul 4, 2026
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Summary
A new bridge over the Intracoastal Waterway is causing chaos—traffic flows one-way, frustrating Gulf Shores and Orange Beach mayors who thought it would be two-way. Behind the weird design? State Senator Chris Elliott reveals it was a strategic move to pressure the toll company into selling its land, with the state ultimately buying the old bridge after a costly lawsuit. Gulf Shores’ mayor, who planned a $150M high school based on the bridge’s assumed two-way flow, now sees residents forced to detour through Orange Beach just to get there. Plans are now shifting toward a new roadway through Gulf State Park and connecting Beach Express to I-65, with land acquisition already underway—raising questions about whether political deals trump public needs. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/8fb530e7745d05c2