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3 days ago
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Mobile traffic signals to be removed
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — A few intersections in downtown Mobile will soon lose some of its traffic signals. Theodore man killed in deadly crash According to a release from the City of Mobile, work will begin on Monday, Aug. 11, to remove traffic signals as part of the Downtown Street Optimization Plan. The City of Mobile and Downtown Mobile Alliance, along with the leadership of 'renowned urban planner,' Jeff Speck, created the plan to make downtown safer and more efficient for commuters of all kinds. Starting on Monday, 26 signals in low-volume intersections will be removed and replaced with four-way stops. The $1.1 million project also plans to install ADA ramps and restripe crosswalks. The signals scheduled for removal will flash red beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 13, for 90 days to allow traffic engineers to observe motorists' behavior and give time for drivers and cyclists to adjust to the new patterns. Baldwin County tasing incident leads to arrest, officials say The project, set to be completed in Spring 2026, will be completed in stages so as not to disrupt the downtown area. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
20-02-2025
- General
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Making Mardi Gras greener and cleaner in downtown Mobile
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — As the Mardi Gras season brings people together in downtown Mobile to enjoy the festivities, it can also bring in tons of trash and litter on the streets. It is a LoDa initiative to combat litter left over after parades that Downtown Mobile Alliance is making its mission to make Mardi Gras greener and cleaner. No arrests or major incidents during Mobile's first Mardi Gras parades of the season Downtown Mobile Alliance Communications Director Carol Hunter told that it also is an initiative for parade-goers to take part in as well. 'We really, during Mardi Gras, are focused on people picking up after themselves, taking care of disposing of their own litter,' Hunter said. 'And also paying attention to the opportunity to recycle.' Hunter said that the City of Mobile's street sweepers clean up thousands of pounds of trash after parades. 'It is good to know that there is a team out there dedicated to picking up what can be recycled, keeping it out of the landfill,' Hunter said. To help eliminate that problem, the city and DMA have put out extra purple trash cans and recycling bins along parade routes of the city. 'Last year, they collected more than 11,000 pounds of recyclables,' Hunter said. 'And you know, this year, it's always encouraging If you collect less.' 'Maybe that means people are recycling on their own,' she continued. Say No to the Glow is a new effort by DMA to eliminate glow sticks as Mardi Gras throws during Mobile parades. Hunter said that glow sticks left on streets and sidewalks, get caught up and clogged in street sweepers. 'They've become pretty popular,' Hunter said regarding glow sticks being used as throws. Mobile County Sheriff's Office ends free security for county parade routes 'But they are devastating to the environment; they never break down,' she said. 'They wind up in the landscaping where they're thrown.' DMA asks the public to have fun and enjoy the parades downtown but to also be mindful of making the city a cleaner place. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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05-02-2025
- Entertainment
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Bienville Square will be open for Fat Tuesday
MOBILE, Ala. (WKRG) — After being closed for the city's revitalization project, downtown Mobile's favorite park will be open for everyone to enjoy on Fat Tuesday. Bienville Square is one of many revelers' favorites to hang out while the good times roll. Mobile police install new safety barriers before Mardi Gras parades A new fountain, new flooring and benches have been added to enhance the park to make people using the park have a more enjoyable experience. Downtown Mobile Alliance Communications Director Carol Hunter said that was one of their goals with the revitalization process. 'Well, the design of the park was driven by a couple of what might be competing interests,' Hunter said. 'One was to accommodate the large crowds that we see during Mardi Gras. And a second interest is making sure that the trees and the landscaping are here to make the park beautiful and welcoming the other 50 weeks of the year.' The park was closed last year because the city was in the middle of its revitalization project with the square. Big Creek Lake closed to recreational fishing, boating — here's what officials are saying And with the park being open this season, people are excited to let the good times roll in one of their favorite spots in downtown Mobile. 'It looks actually pretty pretty nice when they first did it,' Mobile resident Arianna McArthur said. 'When they first revealed it, I was like, 'It looks just like it did before,' so the layout still looks the same, but it does look upgraded. I like the new stone gravels; I like the fountain. It does look really nice. I think it lights up at night.' 'It's a beautiful place,' Daphne resident Eric Gardner said. 'I can't wait to see who all comes out.' With the new upgrades, Hunter asked people at the park to be mindful of where they're standing to make sure the park can stay in ship-shape. 'We believe that people can respect that landscaping and stay in the places where people are supposed to be walking and not walk on the landscape,' Hunter said. 'Going right now, especially right now when it's fairly new and not completely established yet. And a lot of the understory planning underneath the trees, they took a bit of a hit with the snow and the cold temperatures. So it's especially important that people not trample on that area right now.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
