The walkway over Alabama 59, situated at the north entrance to downtown Foley, is slated for renovations and maintenance following action by the City Council.

The Council has approved the installation of new lights on the bridge, incurring an approximate cost of $12,000. Foley's Construction Manager, Jeff Phillips, highlighted the need for this upgrade, citing the effects of time, water infiltration, and other damages that have caused the deterioration of some lights since the bridge's completion.

“Over the years the lights have been damaged by vandalism and just weather and just not being maintained,” Phillips said. “This will replace the lights and we are going to put in a maintenance program or check them every year when we do the clock tower.”

City officials are concurrently developing plans to clean and pressure wash the structure, ensuring its continued functionality and aesthetic appeal.

Opened in 2016, a year after the nearby Centennial Clock Tower, the 110-foot walkway serves as a vital pedestrian connection over Alabama 59, offering a safe passage to downtown Foley while avoiding the bustling traffic on the busy highway.

Located approximately one block north of the intersection of Alabama 59 and U.S. 98, the bridge links John B. Foley Park to the east with the intersection of West Jessamine Street. Pedestrians can access the bridge via staircases at either end or through elevators installed on each side.

Financed by a federal Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant, the bridge project received $4.7 million to cover its costs, along with funding for the construction of 30 miles of new sidewalks and walking paths.

The comprehensive project, undertaken in 2016, amounted to a total cost of $6.3 million, with the bridge itself accounting for $1.5 million of the expenses.