Winter snow storm road conditions and safety updates for Baldwin County

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Road conditions due to Winter Storm Enzo, which dumped record-breaking amounts of snow in one day yesterday, have not changed, according to the Alabama Department of Transportation Wednesday morning.

Here are some updates from across agencies and areas in Baldwin County to know. While the snow is no longer falling, freezing temperatures will continue today and tonight, making conditions icy and potentially hazardous.

Updates will be added here as needed.

ROAD CONDITIONS

Baldwin County remains under an Impassable Roads Advisory.

The Baldwin County Highway Department is actively patrolling roads and assessing safety. Due to the size of Baldwin County, these widespread impacts are being felt across multiple areas, with some regions experiencing greater challenges in accessibility. Travel is strongly discouraged unless absolutely necessary.

The W.C. Holmes Bridge on Highway 59 in Gulf Shores reopened today at 11 a.m. with one lane designated for northbound traffic and one for southbound traffic. Officers will be regulating the flow, allowing only a few vehicles at a time. The City of Gulf Shores warned the bridge will be closed again at any moment if conditions warrant, "and we anticipate this will occur."

"Please be aware that road conditions continue to be unfavorable, and we expect the roads to refreeze after sunset. It will likely take a few days of sunshine and wind to fully dry the roads. We strongly urge residents and guests to travel only if there is an emergency."

Baldwin County:

  • South Mobile Street near Fairhope Ave in Fairhope is iced over and currently closed. 
  • Interstate 10 eastbound at the exit 44 on ramp is iced over at this time.
  • U. S. 90 / U.S. 98 near the Tensaw River Bridge is iced over at this time.
  • Baldwin County 24 near U.S. 98 is iced over at this time.
  • Baldwin County 24 near Alabama 181 is iced over at this time.
  • Alabama 59 between Stockton and Interstate 65 is iced over at this time.

Mobile County:

  • All county-maintained roadways and bridges are considered impassable.

WARMING SHELTERS

Warming shelters across Baldwin County remain open to provide safe and warm spaces for residents and visitors. The latest reported shelter occupancy numbers include:

Foley – St. Paul’s Episcopal Church (Foley): 10

  • 506 N. Pine St.
  • Open through Thursday, Jan. 23, at 7 p.m.

Fairhope United Methodist Church: 1

  • 155 S. Section St.
  • Open through Tuesday, Jan. 21, at 7 a.m. and Tuesday night 9 p.m. to 8 a.m., Wednesday and Wednesday night 9 p.m. through Thursday at 7 a.m. in the Life Center.
  • Will stay open during the day on Tuesday and Wednesday as needed.

Robertsdale First Baptist Church: 0

  • First Baptist of Robertsdale
  • 18200 Hwy. 104 West
  • Open Tuesday, Jan. 21, 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. Wednesday

Restoration House of Atmore: 15

  • 1010 E. Nashville Ave.
  • Open 24 hours

BALDWIN COUNTY 911

Baldwin County 9-1-1 has reported a high volume of calls due to the hazardous road conditions. To minimize accidents and ensure emergency response availability, the public is strongly urged to stay off the roads.

UTILITIES

Utility companies are continuing to request that residents and businesses conserve power. Despite the challenging weather, crews are working diligently to restore power and make necessary repairs as quickly as possible.