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The Mobile Airport Authority (MAA) announced that construction of the new terminal at Mobile International Airport (BFM) is currently tracking under budget and on schedule for substantial completion by August 2026. E. Luckett Robinson, MAA chairman shared the update during the Authority’s monthly board meeting. He noted that after early construction bids last year pushed the estimated project cost beyond $400 million, the Authority conducted a
detailed review to understand the increase and determine a better path forward. “When last year’s bids exceeded expectations, our team had to take a close look at every aspect of the project,” Robinson said. “We needed to understand what had changed and identify a path that kept the project within its intended budget.” The Authority rebid the interior build-out package this year, and the new pricing came in significantly lower than last year’s
numbers. Combined with other design refinements, the project is now tracking approximately $19 million under the approved $381 million budget, with a current estimated cost of about $362 million. The scope and function of the terminal remain unchanged. Andy Wilson, MAA executive director, said the review process was an important step in keeping the project on course. see AIRPORT page 6
ALDOT Makes Progress On Bridge, SR-161 Connector The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) continues to advance construction of the new Intracoastal Waterway Bridge in Baldwin County. The $52 million project is designed to reduce congestion to Alabama’s beaches and improve safety for residents and visitors. The bridge project is paired with a new connector road to
SR-161, creating a major new route to help traffic move more efficiently to and from the island. In addition, ALDOT will widen a portion of SR-180 from Beaver Creek to the current toll-free Beach Express Bridge. All projects remain on schedule for completion by summer 2026. see ALDOT page 2
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Intracoastal Waterway Bridge construction – January 2026