During the Nov. 12 Mobile City Council meeting an administration representative reported a series of infrastructure projects the city expects to continue into 2026.

The administration said South McGregor Avenue is on schedule to be completed by the end of the year and described a major downtown street optimization effort under way. "It looks amazing," the administration said of McGregor Avenue and noted the finished project will improve traffic flow and pedestrian safety. Royal Street repaving has begun "to be ready for Mardi Gras," the speaker added.

Officials said the city is removing some traffic signals at low-volume intersections downtown and replacing them with four-way stop signs to calm traffic and improve connectivity for businesses and pedestrians. The administration also announced the MLK Jr. Avenue Complete Streets project will begin this week and acknowledged short, temporary lane closures as crews work.

The administration highlighted the City Council’s capital improvement program funding for roads and said the resurfacing contract under discussion would represent more than $16,000,000 in upcoming road improvements, calling it the largest resurfacing package the city has undertaken.

Council members and the administration framed these projects as part of a multi-district effort to improve safety, accessibility and preparation for upcoming events such as Mardi Gras.

What’s next: Staff indicated additional details on the resurfacing package and contract awards will be shared with the council when available.