Rep. Drummond calls for public input on new Mobile River bridge name

State Rep. Barbara Drummond said she will not support any legislation naming the new Interstate 10 bayway bridge unless it comes from a public process.
Published: Aug. 27, 2026 at 4:17 PM CDT

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - State Rep. Barbara Drummond is asking for more public input on the name for the new Mobile River bridge.

Alabama Rep. Barbara Drummond
Alabama Rep. Barbara Drummond(WALA)

Drummond said she will not support any legislation naming the new Interstate 10 bayway bridge unless it comes from a public process.

Drummond said in a statement:

“We deserve a bridge whose name reflects the voice, history, and pride of the people it will serve—a bridge that all of South Alabama can celebrate and proudly call our own.”