If you’ve driven through Midtown lately and hit a wall of orange signs at McGregor and Dauphin, you’re not imagining things.
That intersection officially closed on May 28, and it won’t reopen until the end of the year.
The closure is part of the final stretch of the South McGregor Avenue project, which started back in 2023.
Crews are putting in a roundabout and overhauling the entire intersection. It’s all blocked off to through traffic, but folks who live nearby can still get in and out of their homes.
The Road’s Getting a Serious Glow-Up
This isn’t a patch-it-and-go fix. The project is a full rebuild from the ground up—literally.
That means upgraded drainage, utilities, lighting, signals, and a turning lane. And yes, that roundabout in place of the traditional intersection is the main event.
They’re also improving things for people walking or biking—expect safer crossings, better sidewalks, and more thoughtful touches for non-drivers.
The goal is to make McGregor wider, safer, and better suited for everyone who uses it.
Your Go-To Detours for the Rest of the Year
Until the last week of December, don’t plan on passing straight through McGregor at Dauphin.
Heading east or west? Use Springhill Avenue or Airport Boulevard.
Going north or south between Airport and Old Shell? I-65 or University Boulevard are your best bets.
The city’s already set up signage along Dauphin to warn drivers early.
They’re also keeping an eye on nearby neighborhoods to help limit cut-through traffic and keep things from getting too chaotic on residential streets.
A Short-Term Hassle With Long-Term Payoff
Sure, the closure’s inconvenient. That intersection connects a lot—residential neighborhoods, shopping spots, schools, and more.
So yeah, you’ll need to adjust your usual routes for a while.
But in exchange, Mobile’s getting a major infrastructure upgrade. Once complete, traffic should move more smoothly.
The roundabout will reduce wait times and help eliminate those long red-light backups.
The lighting and new signals add safety, and the drainage improvements mean fewer headaches when the skies open up.
A Better Ride Is on the Horizon
If you’ve lived here long enough, you know McGregor needed some love. This project is bringing it up to speed with what drivers (and walkers) actually need in 2025.
The work is disruptive now, but come January, it could be a whole new experience.
And if you’re wondering how it’s all coming along, the City of Mobile has updates on their website.
The signs are up, the cones are out, and construction’s rolling—now it’s just a waiting game.
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