Site Navigation Alabama Florida Georgia Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee     Alabama 158 / Industrial Parkway Alabama 158 was a short five mile route between U.S. 45 at Kushla to U.S. 43 at Saraland (pop. 12288), but was extended in early 2008 to Schillinger Road north of West Mobile. The highway is known as Industrial Parkway on its eastern portion, as it terminates at an industrial park at Telegraph Road. The highway also serves the University of Mobile area, with a recently expanded interchange at Interstate 65 and Alabama 213. Counties: Mobile Alabama 158 was extended west from U.S. 45 to the Schillinger Road extension of Mobile County 31 on January 25, 2008. The four-lane divided highway forms the northern component of an outer belt for the Mobile metropolitan area with the five-lane extension of Schillinger Road. Signage along the route is not freeway grade, nor is the roadway considered a controlled access route. Interchanges are planned with Schillinger Road and Alabama 217 (Lott Road) at McCrary Road however. Signs are posted along Alabama 158 proclaiming the road as Ken Malone Parkway as of November 2008. Future Aspirations Beyond this project, the Industrial Parkway alignment will continue westward as the new alignment for U.S. 98 north of both Semmes and Wilmer. The planned four lane corridor will provide a seamless route between Interstate 65 and U.S. 98 at the Mississippi State line. While the eastern portion was constructed quickly, the western phases of the U.S. 98 relocation project are lagging due to environmental concerns associated with Big Creek Lake. Construction was halted during the early stages due to erosion and runoff issues and it remains unclear presently as to when the roadwork will resume. More information about new Alabama 158 is available on the AARoads Blog. Alabama 158 Highway Guides Alabama 158 Eastbound Alabama 158 Westbound The following suite of photos catalogs Alabama 158 in its two-lane form between the original end at U.S. 45 and the merge with Alabama 213 near Exit 13 of Interstate 65. Original Alabama 158 East What was the first Alabama 158 eastbound shield before four-laning began in the mid-2000s. Industrial Parkway is free from development along the stretch from U.S. 45 to Alabama 213 with the exception of a church. Photo taken 11/04/03. The forested first mile of Alabama 158 eastbound in its original form. Ahead is the original Chickasaw Creek overcrossing, now the westbound lanes. Photo taken 11/04/03. An intersection was situated along Alabama 158 with the Mobile County 55 (College Parkway south / Kali-Oka Road north) connector. The upcoming north-south highway serves the University of Mobile campus that is situated between Alabama 158 and Alabama 213 (Shelton Beach Road). Photo taken 11/04/03. A flasher was posted at the Mobile County 55 connector. Kali Oka Road itself passes underneath Alabama 158 ahead. The University of Mobile Campus is situated just to the south of this junction. Photo taken 11/04/03. Original Alabama 158 West Westbound Alabama 158 at the original connector road to Mobile County 55. Mobile County 55 serves the private University of Mobile, and connects Alabama 213 with U.S. 45 while passing through the far western reaches of Saraland. Photo taken 06/01. The former westbound end of Alabama 158 near Kushla at junction U.S. 45. This is a very rural area in the northern portion of the Prichard city limits, an area slated for the future Mobile Motorsports Park. Photo taken 06/01. A revisit to the western terminus revealed new shield assemblies for the Alabama 158 conclusion. Construction began in 2004 to widen Industrial Parkway to four lanes between U.S. 45 and Alabama 213. The intersection here was replaced with a diamond interchange during that road work. Photo taken 11/04/03. Former Alabama 158 & Mobile County 55 Connector Alabama 158 and Mobile County 55/Kali Oka Road met at a grade separated intersection joined by a two-lane connector road. This view looks at Alabama 158 as it crosses over Mobile County 55 north. Note the space allocation for an eventual widening of Kali-Oka Road, something that is planned with the Alabama Motorsports Park. Photo taken 11/04/03. The connector between Alabama 158 and Mobile County 55 was located off the southwest quadrant of their crossing. This photograph revealed the stop sign and Alabama 158 shield assembly at the end of the two lane connector from Kali-Oka Road. Photo taken 11/04/03. Taking the connector from Alabama 158 to Mobile County 55 revealed this shield assembly. Mobile County signs are generally only signed from U.S. or State Highways. Photo taken 11/04/03. Page Updated December 10, 2009.