Gulf Shores Receives $3.6 Million GOMESA Grant For Pedestrian Bridge Project

Gulf Shores News Staff • October 2, 2025

Pedestrian Bridge project receives GOMESA grant

Pedestrian Bridge Rendering From City of Gulf Shores

As the City of Gulf Shores contemplated adding another southbound lane on Hwy. 59 it became apparent they would need to facilitate cyclist, walkers and scooter traffic on a different platform. The pedestrian bridge idea was born and is already under construction. Now Governor Ivey has announced that the project will receive $3.6 million in a GOMESA to help fund the project's completion.


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The City of Gulf Shores released more details about the grant on their Facebook page and the full press release is below:


The City of Gulf Shores has been awarded approximately $3.6 million from the State of Alabama to construct its Waterway Village Pedestrian Plazas project.

The funding is part of $45 million allocated for 23 projects across coastal Alabama, announced by Governor Kay Ivey during the Southern States Energy Board Conference at the Grand Hotel in Point Clear on Tuesday, Sept. 30. The funds are made available through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act of 2006 (GOMESA), a federal law that shares offshore energy revenues with Gulf Coast states.

The Waterway Village Pedestrian Plazas will serve as a vibrant community hub, creating accessible public areas at the north and south landings of the new pedestrian bridge. The north plaza will begin at East 25th Ave. and East 2nd St., while the south plaza will start at East 2nd St. and East 22nd Ave. Planned features include access to local businesses, restrooms, sidewalks, shade trees, seating and viewing areas, and event spaces.

“This project will significantly enhance public access and recreational opportunities in our Waterway Village District,” said Mayor Robert Craft, “We are grateful for the support of Governor Ivey, Commissioner Chris Blankenship and the State of Alabama in helping us bring this vision to life.”

The selected projects, including Gulf Shores’ Waterway Village Pedestrian Plazas, align with the original intent and authorized use of GOMESA funds, focusing on environmental education and outreach, boating access, water quality improvements, recreational access, and other key community priorities.

Design work is scheduled to begin in fall 2025 and construction is anticipated to start in spring 2026.

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