The Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT) shared photos of the demolition process that started on the Foley Beach Express toll plaza late Sunday, June 16.

From roughly 9 p.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. on Monday, June 17, temporary traffic shifts were initiated as northbound traffic is being redirected to the east bypass lane. Southbound traffic will transition to the easternmost lane under the plaza, with McInnis Construction set to remove toll booths 1-3 and patch the areas left behind during this span.

Once booths 1-3 are patched on Monday, traffic will shift back west of the plaza for the removal of toll booth 4 and the bypass booth, with additional patching for the booth 4 area to follow. Starting Tuesday, June 18, (9 p.m. to 5 a.m.) officials will set up a detour to allow the awning removal, as it will be dropped on the west side of the former plaza for demolition. Pending the completion of any remaining patch work necessary, the paving contractor will then be scheduled to begin overlay work, all according to ALDOT's anticipated schedule of operations.

"ALDOT urges motorists to remain vigilant and plan their travels accordingly during the demolition period," ALDOT communications specialist Savannah Taunton wrote in the announcement. "The cooperation of the public is appreciated as these critical improvements are made to the infrastructure."