St. Louis Street project moves to next segment

St. Louis Street project moves to next segment

Sep 22nd, 2026

Posted in: Press Release

Crews will begin the next segment of the St. Louis "Complete Streets" project this week, continuing work to transform the roadway, improve drainage, and enhance walkability on one of downtown Mobile's most important corridors.

The team at McElhenney Construction has already begun milling to remove the base layers of asphalt between Hamilton and Claiborne. The section of St. Louis Street between Hamilton and Franklin streets will close mid-week. The Franklin Street intersection will remain open at this time.

The St. Louis "Complete Streets" project is continuing to make steady progress and is now shifting to blocks eight and nine of the total 17-block revitalization effort, which will rebuild one of the most popular business corridors in downtown Mobile. The $16 million investment is about more than resurfacing; it will add new landscaping, street lighting, ADA crossings, plus improvements to water, sewer, and gas lines, while also making the street safer and improving stormwater drainage. Alabama Power and other overhead utility providers are moving infrastructure, like power lines and fiber, off the street to create more pedestrian space and improve sightlines.

"I want to commend our Programs and Project Management team, led by Director Jennifer Greene, for getting this transformational project to this point," said Mayor Spiro Cheriogotis. "Throughout this process, the team has worked with community members, business owners and the contractor to keep things moving efficiently. I couldn't be more excited to see the finished product. I know it will change the way our residents navigate this area of downtown."

McElhenney Construction Company has been the contractor on the project. The project was funded, in part, with federal resources from the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (RESTORE Council) under the Resources and Ecosystems Sustainability, Tourist Opportunities and Revived Economies of the Gulf Coast States Act of 2012 (RESTORE Act). Additional funding and support is being provided by the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT), the Mobile Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), the Mobile Area Water and Sewer System (MAWSS) and the City of Mobile.