A traffic jam along interstate 10 in mobile, alabama going under the bay in the tunnel and then across the bridge. Mobile tunnel restrictions gulf shores pier fishing. Otherwise, the tunnel awaits the george wallace tunnel is located in downtown mobile, and travels beneath the mobile river. The george wallace tunnel, a key link that carries i10 from the alabama beaches and florida into downtown mobile, the rest of alabama, and points west. Jul 03, 2012 bridge and tunnel that leads into mobile alabama. Inches too tall for tunnel, rig plies it anyway the new york times. Mobile alabama pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. Officials said the 18wheeler entered the bankhead tunnel in mobile about 2. Directions for avoiding the mobile tunnel gulf shores forum. Free and easy to use quick guide to alabama hazmat. In the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to.
Interstate 459 from interstate 20i59 northeast of birmingham to interstate 20i59 southwest of birmingham his route should be used in lieu of i 20i50 in the birmingham area, jefferson county. This manual is not a substitute for a truck driver training class or. Just keep your speed up, the tunnel is steep coming up westbound with a moderately sharp left turn at the top. I cant find any restrictions, it has a 16 ceiling clearance and i see oversize wide loads go through all the time.
Bankhead tunnel, is a road tunnel in mobile, alabama that carries government street under the mobile river from blakeley island to the downtown mobile business district. When a mobile accident is fatal, families are left to struggle with their grief and loss as. As long as the tunnel is uniform, and straight, and the truck doesnt move in such a way as to ever increase its height, then a object should fit through a gap. Two accidents involving 7 vehicles in the wallace tunnel. Large trucks are getting stuck in them regularly hampering traffic. Uhaul has the largest selection of box trucks for sale in mobile, al. If going through the tunnel does bother you, take i65 north to i165 south, exit at u. For peace of mind you might want to grease the roof. A gasoline tanker truck exploded in a tunnel early today after colliding with a bus, setting off a fire that killed seven persons. In 1941, the alabama dry dock and shipbuilding company constructed the bankhead tunnel beneath the mobile river, connecting the city of mobile to baldwin county. Centec equipment bucket trucks for sale in alabama, digger derricks, cranes, foresrty trucks, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, woodchippers and more alabama. The project was funded by the new dealeraera works projects administration and named in honor of u.
Construction of the bankhead tunnel encyclopedia of alabama. In this age of technology cant something be figured out to stop. The family of a woman killed in a crash on i65 in mobile county, alabama earlier this week says the devastating loss. Truck gets stuck in alabama tunnel, spills load of hay. Aug 04, 2012 the i10 tunnel under mobile bay is probably less than 12 mile long and not sure of exact height but i go thru it all the time in a 12 10 2008 discovery with no problem and room to spare. Stuck inside of mobile with the memphis blues again. Mobile bay tunnel i 10 destinationsattractions fmca rv. The george wallace tunnel is a pair of road tunnels that carry interstate 10 through mobile, alabama. A truck driver from texas did not heed warnings that his rig was too tall for the lincoln tunnel and drove the entire length of the tube, damaging.
George wallace tunnel heading i10 west mobile i10 alabama sony hd recording on tahoe. Again thanks for not hammering me as a 28 year driver not knowing that. George c wallace tunnel is a tunnel in mobile county, al with an elevation of 0 feet, or 0 meters above sea level. The primary coordinates for bankhead tunnel places it within the al 36602 zip code delivery area in the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. Stuck inside of mobile with the memphis blues again the official. Accidents in mobile result in serious injuries and deaths each year after a mobile crash, injured people and their families need resources and support. This accidentreport was written and posted by a user of. Just take i10 east as usual but exit off the water street exit downtown. There are three ways to cross the bay, you can either use the wallace tunnels i10 tunnel,bankhead tunnelgoverment street dt mobile, and the africa town bridge.
Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Driving through the bankhead tunnel in mobile, alabama. Bankhead tunnel in mobile county al alabama gazetteer. Most vehicles carrying hazmats are not allowed in the tunnel, and trucks cannot use the. Commercial driver license manual alabama law enforcement. Bankhead tunnel cultural feature tunnel in mobile county.
New and used gmc trucks for sale in mobile, alabama al. The license plate design changes every five 5 years. The depth of the tunnel is 40 feet from the waters surface to the top of the tunnel. For the best in truck accessories and performance, including brush bars, lift kits, nerf bars, bedliners, and tires and wheels, contact us in mobile, alabama. Weve listed the top 10 based on number of companies above. The george wallace tunnel a key link to mobile, alabama.
Two accidents in the wallace tunnel back up traffic on bayway. Find great deals on new and used gmc pickup trucks for sale in the united states from trusted dealers in mobile, alabama al. The george wallace tunnel is a pair of road tunnels that carry interstate 10 through mobile, alabama from the citys downtown, going beneath the mobile river, and emerging on blakeley island where they join the jubilee parkway over mobile bay. Jun 21, 2010 driving through the bankhead tunnel in mobile, alabama. Registration fees associated with the purchase of this license. Going back home from i 10 heading west on july 5 around 11 am, was also no problem.
We try to delete possible offensive or defamatory content as fast as possible, however, we sometime miss articles that should be removed. Current i10 mobile alabama traffic conditions navbug. Traffic was backed up for several hours friday evening after an oversized box truck became stuck in the battery street tunnel near downtown seattle, city transportation officials said. Traffic will pass over the mobile river using the cochrane bridge. Senator served 19071920 who was also the grandfather of actress. Car, truck, pedestrian and other accidents in mobile, al 1. A warning system is used to alert drivers before they enter that their vehicle does not meet the 12feet. To my surprise the tunnel was not problem, if not going home traffice. So, ive really never ran that area or ever had to deal with that tunnel in a big truck.
Senator served 19071920 who was also the grandfather of actress tallulah bankhead. Directions for avoiding the mobile tunnel gulf shores. The length of the tunnel is 3,000 feet long, just over half a mile. A satellite image of the george c wallace tunnel area in mobile county, al. Nov 15, 2017 also a good idea in the event of an accident in the tunnel.
Shortly thereafter, the toll plaza itself was torn down and removed. These gently used work trucks for sale are multipurpose used trucks which can include. Driving through the george wallace tunnel in mobile, al youtube. Bankhead tunnel reopens after tractor trailer gets stuck al. Bankhead tunnel is a cultural feature tunnel in mobile county. Two accidents involving 7 vehicles in the wallace tunnel back up traffic on bayway in mobile, alabama. My question is, i always thought the tunnel under the bay was off limits to big trucks. The i10 tunnel under mobile bay is probably less than 12 mile long and not sure of exact height but i go thru it all the time in a 12 10 2008 discovery with no problem and room to spare. View daily al weather updates, watch videos and photos, join the discussion in forums. As a family owned and locally operated business you wont find another mobile truck repair service like ours in the area that offers the premium customer experience that we provide with every job. There are over 74 cities in alabama with companies in the dump trucking category. Tow trucks are registered based on the gvw of the tow truck only, without regard to the gvw of any motor vehicle towed. The project was funded by the new dealeraera works projects administration and named in honor of. Upi a semi truck was stuck for more than seven hours when the driver attempted to pass through an alabama tunnel with a low ceiling.
View full sizethe bankhead tunnel has had three semi trucks stuck at the entrance so far this year, aldot officials say. Bankhead tunnel height clearance warning system explained after oversized truck stuck for third time this year. I dont think ive ever been through the mobile tunnel. Mobile bay tunnel i 10 destinationsattractions fmca. The arrest comes five months after a 51year old man died from injuries caused in a crash on. George wallace tunnel mobile, alabama highway, travel. Tunnel crash truckie on mobile a truck driver was talking on a handheld mobile phone just seconds before his semitrailer ploughed into three cars in melbournes burnley tunnel disaster. Observant professional truck driver kevin kimmel recognized suspicious. Alternate route around tunnel in mobile posted by big pun on 71409 at 10. A list of all the tunnels in alabama with maps, driving directions and a local area search function. Daniel mclemore is with jodi vannevel and randal allen van nevel at tunnel in mobile alabama.
This is not a question but in looking through some old forums, i found where id previously posted my directions for avoiding the mobile tunnel. We came in from 45 hwy and got on i10 around 3 pm on july 2nd. Regardless of the severity of the collision, the people involved are left to deal with injuries, medical bills, property damage, and insurance claims. The primary coordinates for bankhead tunnel places it within the al 36602 zip code delivery area. I 10 mobile live traffic coverage with maps and news updates interstate 10 alabama near mobile highway information i10 traffic in mobile, al interstate 10 alabama live traffic, construction and accident report. A tractortrailer is stuck in bankhead tunnel in mobile, authorities said. George c wallace tunnel map, photos, satellite view and comments.
Registration fees are distributed in accordance with the provisions of sections 4012269 and 4012270. I read about the tunnel and wanted to avoid it, but my husband and kids said take the tunnel. I thought it might be worth posting as its own thread so that others can find it in the future. Find truck equipment and parts in mobile, al on yellowbook. Our parts and service teams work together to keep you up and running by keeping our parts inventory fully stocked and by maintaining uptodate training for our technicians and service staff. Truckworx parts and service teams get it right the first time. Us90 right on bay bridge road, right on i165 n to i65 south.
This route would fit you and your family best i believe. As a family owned and locally operated business you wont find another mobile truck repair service like ours in the area that offers the premium customer experience that. Alternate route around tunnel in mobile the last few years driving to destin have been particularly troublesome by the traffic backup leading to the bankhead. In one of the few instances im aware of, alabama dot eliminated the tolls once the bonds were paid and in the late 1960s, the tolls ceased. The bankhead tunnel was originally a toll tunnel, with toll booths on the eastern side of the tunnel at the mobile bay causeway. Shannon bryants paint and body andalusia, alabama 36420 24hour towing and recovery service 334 2226100 find us on facebook. After all, over 30 million shoppers use cargurus to find great deals on used cars and new cars in their area. Aug 01, 2017 upi a semi truck was stuck for more than seven hours when the driver attempted to pass through an alabama tunnel with a low ceiling. An overcrowded vehicle carrying 35 workers crashes at mahardah, alamam. This list of traffic collisions records serious road crashes. The mobile police department says 18yearold jaidia gordon was arrested wednesday for homicide by vehicle. The truck is now wedged at the entrance of the tunnel going towards downtown. It, like the smaller bankhead tunnel a few blocks upriver from it, was constructed in mobile at the.
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