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. Alternate route around tunnel in mobile posted by big pun on 71409 at 10. I cant find any restrictions, it has a 16 ceiling clearance and i see oversize wide loads go through all the time. 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. Find great deals on new and used gmc pickup trucks for sale in the united states from trusted dealers in mobile, alabama al. Bankhead tunnel in mobile county al alabama gazetteer. Two accidents involving 7 vehicles in the wallace tunnel back up traffic on bayway in mobile, alabama. Weve listed the top 10 based on number of companies above. 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. 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. The primary coordinates for bankhead tunnel places it within the al 36602 zip code delivery area.
The mobile police department says 18yearold jaidia gordon was arrested wednesday for homicide by vehicle. Senator served 19071920 who was also the grandfather of actress. To my surprise the tunnel was not problem, if not going home traffice. We came in from 45 hwy and got on i10 around 3 pm on july 2nd. Car, truck, pedestrian and other accidents in mobile, al 1. Nov 15, 2017 also a good idea in the event of an accident in the tunnel. Mobile alabama pic hide this posting restore restore this posting. This list of traffic collisions records serious road crashes. George c wallace tunnel map, photos, satellite view and comments. Going back home from i 10 heading west on july 5 around 11 am, was also no problem. A satellite image of the george c wallace tunnel area in mobile county, al.
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. Registration fees associated with the purchase of this license. Observant professional truck driver kevin kimmel recognized suspicious. 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. George wallace tunnel mobile, alabama highway, travel. Bankhead tunnel is a cultural feature tunnel in mobile county. George c wallace tunnel is a tunnel in mobile county, al with an elevation of 0 feet, or 0 meters above sea level.
So, ive really never ran that area or ever had to deal with that tunnel in a big truck. 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. 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. A list of all the tunnels in alabama with maps, driving directions and a local area search function. The george wallace tunnel a key link to mobile, alabama. If going through the tunnel does bother you, take i65 north to i165 south, exit at u. Us90 right on bay bridge road, right on i165 n to i65 south. View daily al weather updates, watch videos and photos, join the discussion in forums. Mobile bay tunnel i 10 destinationsattractions fmca rv. A tractortrailer is stuck in bankhead tunnel in mobile, authorities said.
Centec equipment bucket trucks for sale in alabama, digger derricks, cranes, foresrty trucks, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, woodchippers and more alabama. Commercial driver license manual alabama law enforcement. For peace of mind you might want to grease the roof. I read about the tunnel and wanted to avoid it, but my husband and kids said take the tunnel. Accidents in mobile result in serious injuries and deaths each year after a mobile crash, injured people and their families need resources and support. Two accidents involving 7 vehicles in the wallace tunnel. 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. Free and easy to use quick guide to alabama hazmat. View full sizethe bankhead tunnel has had three semi trucks stuck at the entrance so far this year, aldot officials say. Bankhead tunnel cultural feature tunnel in mobile county. Mobile bay tunnel i 10 destinationsattractions fmca. We try to delete possible offensive or defamatory content as fast as possible, however, we sometime miss articles that should be removed.
In the maps and aerial photos section below, youll find links to. Truck gets stuck in alabama tunnel, spills load of hay. Just take i10 east as usual but exit off the water street exit downtown. Daniel mclemore is with jodi vannevel and randal allen van nevel at tunnel in mobile alabama. Truckworx parts and service teams get it right the first time. The arrest comes five months after a 51year old man died from injuries caused in a crash on. 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. The family of a woman killed in a crash on i65 in mobile county, alabama earlier this week says the devastating loss. 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. 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. Jun 21, 2010 driving through the bankhead tunnel in mobile, alabama. Two accidents in the wallace tunnel back up traffic on bayway. Find truck equipment and parts in mobile, al on yellowbook. Again thanks for not hammering me as a 28 year driver not knowing that.
Otherwise, the tunnel awaits the george wallace tunnel is located in downtown mobile, and travels beneath the mobile river. This route would fit you and your family best i believe. Officials said the 18wheeler entered the bankhead tunnel in mobile about 2. 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.
After all, over 30 million shoppers use cargurus to find great deals on used cars and new cars in their area. Stuck inside of mobile with the memphis blues again the official. Driving through the bankhead tunnel in mobile, alabama. An overcrowded vehicle carrying 35 workers crashes at mahardah, alamam. The project was funded by the new dealeraera works projects administration and named in honor of. The depth of the tunnel is 40 feet from the waters surface to the top of the tunnel. The length of the tunnel is 3,000 feet long, just over half a mile. 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. My question is, i always thought the tunnel under the bay was off limits to big trucks.
Directions for avoiding the mobile tunnel gulf shores forum. A warning system is used to alert drivers before they enter that their vehicle does not meet the 12feet. The license plate design changes every five 5 years. 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.
A gasoline tanker truck exploded in a tunnel early today after colliding with a bus, setting off a fire that killed seven persons. Senator served 19071920 who was also the grandfather of actress tallulah bankhead. Current i10 mobile alabama traffic conditions navbug. Just keep your speed up, the tunnel is steep coming up westbound with a moderately sharp left turn at the top. Stuck inside of mobile with the memphis blues again. 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. 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. 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.
I thought it might be worth posting as its own thread so that others can find it in the future. This accidentreport was written and posted by a user of. The george wallace tunnel is a pair of road tunnels that carry interstate 10 through mobile, alabama. The bankhead tunnel was originally a toll tunnel, with toll booths on the eastern side of the tunnel at the mobile bay causeway. Uhaul has the largest selection of box trucks for sale in mobile, al. New and used gmc trucks for sale in mobile, alabama al. Regardless of the severity of the collision, the people involved are left to deal with injuries, medical bills, property damage, and insurance claims. 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.
Mobile tunnel restrictions gulf shores pier fishing. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. Directions for avoiding the mobile tunnel gulf shores. A traffic jam along interstate 10 in mobile, alabama going under the bay in the tunnel and then across the bridge. Bankhead tunnel reopens after tractor trailer gets stuck al. George wallace tunnel heading i10 west mobile i10 alabama sony hd recording on tahoe. Driving through the george wallace tunnel in mobile, al youtube. The truck is now wedged at the entrance of the tunnel going towards downtown. Registration fees are distributed in accordance with the provisions of sections 4012269 and 4012270. Traffic will pass over the mobile river using the cochrane bridge. 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. 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. Most vehicles carrying hazmats are not allowed in the tunnel, and trucks cannot use the. These gently used work trucks for sale are multipurpose used trucks which can include.
Construction of the bankhead tunnel encyclopedia of alabama. 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. 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. Jul 03, 2012 bridge and tunnel that leads into mobile alabama. It, like the smaller bankhead tunnel a few blocks upriver from it, was constructed in mobile at the. In this age of technology cant something be figured out to stop. Large trucks are getting stuck in them regularly hampering traffic. Bankhead tunnel height clearance warning system explained after oversized truck stuck for third time this year. Shortly thereafter, the toll plaza itself was torn down and removed. Inches too tall for tunnel, rig plies it anyway the new york times. The project was funded by the new dealeraera works projects administration and named in honor of u. I dont think ive ever been through the mobile tunnel.
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