Bankhead Tunnel
Sector: Road • Location: Mobile, Alabama, United States
Source: University of South Alabama
The Bankhead Tunnel is a vital link for commuters and cargo, constructed as part of the New Deal projects in response to the Great Depression. The tunnel, which spans 3,389 feet underwater, provided employment for many local residents during its construction in the 1930s.
- Status
- Closed
- Sector
- Road, Tunnel, Education
- Location
- Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- University of South Alabama
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Original status | Completed |
Taiyo status | Closed |
Taiyo last update | 2026-07-22 |
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Description | The Bankhead Tunnel is a vital link for commuters and cargo, constructed as part of the New Deal projects in response to the Great Depression. The tunnel, which spans 3,389 feet underwater, provided employment for many local residents during its construction in the 1930s. |
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Location
Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Alabama |
City | Mobile |
Source
Source | University of South Alabama |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Road, Tunnel, Education |
Article published date | 2025-03-20 |
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