| A pair of Interstate 65 shields posted before the southbound ramp to the freeway departs Industrial Parkway east. This formerly diamond interchange underwent construction between 1999 and 2003 to upgrade the junction to a partial cloverleaf. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| New sign bridges were installed during 2003 as part of the last phase of the Exit 13 reconstruction project. The alignment of Alabama 213 as it ties into Alabama 158 also saw alteration to space the intersections of Alabama 158 further apart. This improves the traffic flow along Industrial Parkway. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| The major aspect of the interchange reconstruction was the creation of a loop ramp from Alabama 158 west & Alabama 213 south onto Interstate 65 south. This ramp results in a third overpass of Industrial Parkway as seen in this photograph. Saraland becomes the control point for Alabama 158 but not for Alabama 213 north. It should be noted that this interchange is already encompassed within the city limits of Saraland. Photo taken 11/12/03.
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| A four lane off-ramp from Interstate 65 northbound ends at this intersection with Alabama 158 & 213. To the left is the departure of the Interstate 65 northbound on-ramp. The next interchange, Exit 15, also serves the city of Saraland. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| Alabama 213 northbound prepares to depart Alabama 158 eastbound. This partitionment was shifted to the east to increase the spacing between it and the Interstate 65 northbound ramps intersection. Alabama 213 returns to its Sheldon Beach Road alignment through north Saraland to its terminus at U.S. 43. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| The final stretch of Alabama 158 sees a return to its two lane capacity. Depicted here is the U.S. 43 junction sign posted ahead of the eastern terminus of the state highway. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| An end sign is posted for the eastern terminus of Alabama 158. The recently reconstructed (2003) intersection features a median and concrete surface. This was done to accommodate the larger loads of truck traffic eminating from the nearby industrial facilities. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| Close-up of the eastbound end Alabama 158 shield assembly at it looked before the U.S. 90 relocation along Bay Bridge Road to the south. That relocation saw the removal of Truck U.S. 90 and truncation of U.S. 43. Ahead is the Industrial Parkway Extension. Photo taken 10/26/99.
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| U.S. 43 shield assembly posted within a traffic island at the Alabama 158 conclusion. To the south are the cities of Chickasaw and Prichard. Sarland continues northward through to the Satsuma city limits. U.S. 43 varies between four and six lanes between its terminus and Interstate 65 Exit 19. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| Alabama 158 West
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| Alabama 158 as it departs U.S. 43 as Industrial Parkway in Saraland. The highway does not widen until reaching the Alabama 213 overlap. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| Junction shields for Interstate 65 and Alabama 213, posted at the signalized intersection with Walmart. Alabama 213 merges onto Alabama 158 through the Exit 13 interchange of Interstate 65. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| Industrial Parkway expands to six overall lanes at the Alabama 213 north/Shelton Beach Road intersection. Alabama 213 itself carries just two lanes from here northward to U.S. 43. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| The ramp for Interstate 65 northbound departs Industrial Parkway. 158 miles to the north lies the capital city of Montgomery. Alabama 158 gains the control city of Citronelle for the connection via U.S. 45. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| The right hand lane becomes exit only for the new loop ramp to Interstate 65 south. Downtown Mobile lies eight miles to the south. The bridges above carry four lanes of Interstate 65. However, provisions were built into the refurbished bridges for an eventual widening of the freeway to six lanes. The intersection in the background sees the departure of Alabama 213 southbound for Prichard and the end of the southbound Exit 13 off-ramp. A frontage road adjacent to Interstate 65 southbound was relocated to accommodate the relocated ramp. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| Westbound Alabama 158 at an 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.
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| Westbound end of Alabama 158 near Kushla at U.S. 45. This is a very rural area in the northern portion of the Prichard city limits. Alabama 158 is slated to be extended west and southward, meeting the planned extension of Mobile County 31 northeast of Semmes. Photo taken 06/01.
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| A revisit to the western terminus reveals new shield assemblies for the Alabama 158 conclusion. Construction will begin soon to widen Industrial Parkway through to this point up to four lanes. The intersection here eventually will be replaced with an interchange as Alabama 158 continues west to the Schillinger Road extension. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| Alabama 158 & Mobile County 55 Connector
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| Alabama 158 and Mobile County 55/Kali Oka Road avoid having an intersection with this Industrial Parkway overpass. This view looks at Alabama 158 as it crosses over Mobile County 55 north. Note the space allocation if a widening of Kali Oka Road was ever persued. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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| The connector between Alabama 158 and Mobile County 55 is located in the southwest quadrant of their crossing. This photograph reveals 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.
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| Taking the connector from Alabama 158 to Mobile County 55 reveals this shield assembly. Mobile County signs are generally few and far between, so this intersection represents an exception to the overall rule. Photo taken 11/04/03.
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Page Updated November 21, 2003.
