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Frequent Beachgoers...anyone know of a good alternate route through Mobile?

Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:47 pm
Posted by TXGunslinger10
Houston, TX
Member since Jun 2011
17994 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:47 pm
Trying to avoid that God forsaken tunnel at all costs

TIA

ETA: also of importance, I'm not going to trashfest at FloraBama. Just passing through on the way to Destin
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 6:49 pm
Posted by hg
Member since Jun 2009
123585 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:48 pm to
That new bridge they just built
Posted by TXGunslinger10
Houston, TX
Member since Jun 2011
17994 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:49 pm to
Do you know the name of the bridge?

Google maps keeps trying to direct me through the tunnel
Posted by LNCHBOX
70448
Member since Jun 2009
84042 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:50 pm to
If you're on the road now, traffic at the tunnel shouldn't be an issue.
Posted by TXGunslinger10
Houston, TX
Member since Jun 2011
17994 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:51 pm to
Not leaving until tomorrow morning. Will hit Mobile about 11 a.m. So I'm sure it's a guaranteed clusterfrick
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75121 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:54 pm to
Africatown
Posted by beebefootballfan
Member since Mar 2011
19000 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:55 pm to
Coming back we took some back roads and found a way around, and ended up coming across the new bridge. I couldn't tell you how to do it again though, all I know is it knocked of a huge chunk of time.


Hwy 90 is the bridge we came across
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 6:58 pm
Posted by Tbobby
Member since Dec 2006
4358 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 6:57 pm to
I have driven from BR to Destin several times per year for over 25 years and only had a clusterfrick at the Mobile tunnel once.
Posted by LawLessTyGer
Bay of Ponchartrain
Member since Jan 2009
1256 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:03 pm to
Bankhead tunnel


:your welcome
Posted by Tactical Insertion
Member since Feb 2011
3205 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:04 pm to
Stay in the far right lanes after the I65 interchange.

Dive off into one of the left two lanes when you can see the tunnel.


Posted by Tbonepatron
Member since Aug 2013
8447 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:04 pm to
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Bankhead tunnel :your welcome


How the frick do people still not know about this...
Posted by BottomlandBrew
Member since Aug 2010
27053 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:05 pm to
Michigan Ave to Government St.

On the way back, jump off at that exit right before the long bridge, head straight, and then jump back on right before the tunnel.
This post was edited on 8/15/14 at 7:06 pm
Posted by Tbobby
Member since Dec 2006
4358 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:06 pm to
Exit Water Street then take Causeway and you will avoid both tunnels.
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:07 pm to
I-10E to I-65N take Government street (exit 1) and turn right. This will take you downtown and directly into the Bankhead Tunnel. Then take the causeway across the Delta to Daphne and resume travels on I-10E
Posted by Golfer
Member since Nov 2005
75052 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:11 pm to
Is the Michigan Avenue ramp still open?

Truthfully the route I gave isn't the quickest option but it's the easiest. Canal Street using the exit only lane then swinging by the Civic Center will be the quickest.
Posted by ChuckM
Lafayette
Member since Dec 2006
1645 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:12 pm to
quote:

Trying to avoid that God forsaken tunnel at all costs


I-65 North to I-165 South, cross the Hwy 90 bridge. Follow the signs as soon as you turn north on 65. It will cross, go under the interstate, past the battleship, and back up on the interstate. Follow the same path back. 16 miles and change out of the way, and if its backed up, about 45 minutes faster.

Posted by Tbobby
Member since Dec 2006
4358 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:28 pm to
It is a family tradition to hold your breath while going through the tunnel. I'm 47 and still do it.
Posted by Slinky
Member since Dec 2013
3118 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:39 pm to
Hazardous cargo exit. Just follow the road.
Posted by nc14
La Jolla
Member since Jan 2012
28193 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:40 pm to
Intercoastal? You serious?
Posted by Traffic Circle
Down the Rabbit Hole
Member since Nov 2013
4231 posts
Posted on 8/15/14 at 7:54 pm to
Go up 65, come down 31?
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