Bankhead Tunnel

Bankhead Tunnel

Named for John Hollis Bankhead, an Alabama politician and U.S. Senator, the tunnel was built in sections and floated to the proper positions, then sunk. It opened to the public on February 20, 1941.

Location

U.S. Route 98, under the Mobile River
Mobile, Mobile County
Alabama, USA

Getting There

The Bankhead Tunnel is a historic tunnel located in Mobile, Alabama, that connects downtown Mobile to the eastern shore of Mobile Bay. Here are some ways to get there:

By Car: You can get to the Bankhead Tunnel by car. If you're coming from the east or west, take I-10 to Mobile and then take the Water Street exit. If you're coming from the north or south, take I-65 to I-165, which will lead you to Water Street. There is no parking available inside the tunnel, but there are parking garages nearby.

By Public Transportation: The Wave Transit System provides bus service in and around Mobile. You can take the bus to the Bankhead Tunnel. Check their website for schedules and fares.

By Ferry: The Mobile Bay Ferry provides service between Dauphin Island and Fort Morgan. If you're coming from Dauphin Island, you can take the ferry to Fort Morgan and then drive to the Bankhead Tunnel. Check their website for schedules and fares.

No matter how you choose to get there, be sure to drive carefully through the tunnel, as it is narrow and has limited visibility.

Nearby Airports

This is a list of primary airports in Alabama that have scheduled passenger service on commercial airlines.