Mobile is a beautiful city. I have enjoyed my journey here. Mobile has 2 tunnels and I remember my first trip thru tunnel on a motorcycle...gotta little nervous. Thanks for the comment.
@@FreeTravelWithUs Riding a motorcycle is a challenge on normal roads, but a tunnel obviously presents other challenges. My first trip through an underwater highway tunnel was the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. The scariest tunnel I ever went through was the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel because it is only a two lane road going through both tunnels with tractor trailers coming towards you in the opposite direction barely clearing the tunnel ceiling.
This Tunnel was named after the Uncle of Actress Tallulah Bankhead. There was a Bankhead in a major Political position in Washington, D. C. for over a continuous 60 year period, the longest run for any single family in the History of the United States.
Richard, thanks for the comment and I am glad you found the video. It looks like you know your history about the Bankheads. They had an impact in several Alabama towns.
Well it is interesting anyway. Glad you found video. The city is closing tunnel at night for few days to give it a peppie paint job. We'll see what it looks like when they have finished it. Thanks for comment.
It gets hit at entrance because some truckers do not obey the "height" limits of tunnel. They are getting stuck sometimes. But, I believe they are just doing some repairs on interior and sprucing up both entrances with new paint.
FreeTravelWithUs , indeed and I think they should paint the walls Crimson and white, but that's me just wishing and hoping. RTR and Thank you kindly! :)
My rear is stuck in Semmes for several days, but I can imagine this'll cause congestion on I-10 both ways, but especially Eastbound. Safe travels, sir! :) :)
Never been to Mobile, but love the video because I always had a fascination with underwater highway tunnels.
Mobile is a beautiful city. I have enjoyed my journey here. Mobile has 2 tunnels and I remember my first trip thru tunnel on a motorcycle...gotta little nervous. Thanks for the comment.
@@FreeTravelWithUs Riding a motorcycle is a challenge on normal roads, but a tunnel obviously presents other challenges. My first trip through an underwater highway tunnel was the Baltimore Harbor Tunnel. The scariest tunnel I ever went through was the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel because it is only a two lane road going through both tunnels with tractor trailers coming towards you in the opposite direction barely clearing the tunnel ceiling.
I rem this from the movie Stonecold with Brian Bosworth....55:56
You are supposed to stop and write "roll tide, roll" on the walls in red paint.
Shawn Swigart Shawn, I think that is a fantastic idea! But, ya better look both ways for all those cars goingthrough.
Coach Nick Saban Rules!!!!!!
A *lot* of drivers don't turn their headlights on in the tunnel! Good video anyway, even if I was a bit anxious for you.
My late Father once said my late Mother could get lost in the Bankhead Tunnel. Ha Ha Ha LOLOLOLOLOLOL. Miss them both dearly
Glad you found the video. Looks like your Dad had a good outlook on life...good humor. Thanks for the comment.
This Tunnel was named after the Uncle of Actress Tallulah Bankhead. There was a Bankhead in a major Political position in Washington, D. C. for over a continuous 60 year period, the longest run for any single family in the History of the United States.
Richard, thanks for the comment and I am glad you found the video. It looks like you know your history about the Bankheads. They had an impact in several Alabama towns.
I'm shocked! 😨
Niceeeee, lol :)
Well it is interesting anyway. Glad you found video. The city is closing tunnel at night for few days to give it a peppie paint job. We'll see what it looks like when they have finished it. Thanks for comment.
FreeTravelWithUs , did it get hit? :)
Just curious
It gets hit at entrance because some truckers do not obey the "height" limits of tunnel. They are getting stuck sometimes. But, I believe they are just doing some repairs on interior and sprucing up both entrances with new paint.
FreeTravelWithUs , indeed and I think they should paint the walls Crimson and white, but that's me just wishing and hoping.
RTR and Thank you kindly! :)
My rear is stuck in Semmes for several days, but I can imagine this'll cause congestion on I-10 both ways, but especially Eastbound.
Safe travels, sir! :) :)