City of Robertsdale to join county 30-cube program for left-turn improvements at Palmer and County Road 65

The Baldwin County Commission announced that the City of Robertsdale will participate with the commission in a county infrastructure initiative called the "30-cube program" to fund a left-turn improvement at Palmer and County Road 65 within the Robertsdale city limits.

The participation was described during a presentation that included Mayor-elect Ruthie Campbell of Robertsdale and county officials. County speakers said the project is a joint city-county effort and noted that funding could include state or federal sources.

Why it matters: Commissioners said the intersection is a frequent complaint from commuters who have trouble making left turns, particularly during morning traffic. The improvement is intended to ease congestion and improve safety where Palmer crosses County Road 65.

County staff did not provide a construction timeline or a dollar figure during the remarks. Commissioners said the project will be partly in the city and partly in county right of way and that state or federal funds may be sought to cover part of the work.

Commission comments focused on the practical effect for residents. Mayor-elect Ruthie Campbell thanked the commission and said she looked forward to expanding the working relationship between the city and county.

No formal vote on project funding or contract approval was recorded at the time of the presentation; commissioners characterized the item as part of ongoing intergovernmental coordination.

The commission did not specify a schedule for design, bidding or construction, and the precise funding mix (city, county, state, federal) was not provided.