South Old Woodward Reconstruction Phase 3 Project Update
June 20, 2022
Progress Update
Last week, the contractor was able to complete the water main connection at the Bowers Street and South Old Woodward Avenue intersection. The City and project team thank everyone for their patience while this work was completed.

This week, the contractor continues to work on pavement and sidewalk removals and the installation of the new sewer and water main sections. The contractor has also started working on removals for the planned bioswale. The electrical contractor has started to work on the placement of electrical and fiber conduit for the east side of South Old Woodward Avenue.  

The Contractor and Birmingham Shopping District continue to review and add signage related to businesses, detours, parking and wayfinding in and around the project area. 
A Reminder for Sidewalk Access:
East-west pedestrian crossings can be accessed at:
  • The north side of Hazel Street to the north side of Frank Street
  • The north side of Bowers Street to the west side of South Old Woodward Avenue (this crosswalk has been temporarily relocated to the south side of the intersection for project work).

The sidewalk terminates for north-south access in the following areas:
  • At Daines Street on the west side of South Old Woodward Avenue
  • Just south of the 555 Building on the east side of South Old Woodward Avenue

All businesses remain open during the project, and access to businesses and surface lots will be maintained as much as possible. As a reminder, throughout the project, South Old Woodward Avenue access is limited to southbound traffic only starting at Hazel Street. View the regular detour route here for more details.

Parking
Free two-hour parking is available in the following locations near the project zone:

  • Pierce Street (333 Pierce Street) and Peabody Street (222 Peabody Street) municipal structures. Free 2-hour parking on weekdays and free parking on weekends. Visit www.bhamgov.org/parking to view a parking widget with real-time information on available parking spots within the municipal structures.

  • 18 parking spots (including one accessible spot) at the former Don Thomas Sporthaus, located at 690 South Old Woodward.

  • On-street parking in the following locations: 
  • Six parking spots on Bowers Street (east of South Old Woodward Avenue, on the north and south sides of Bowers Street)
  • Five parking spots (including one accessible spot) on Frank Street (west of South Old Woodward Avenue, south side of Frank Street).
  • Nine parking spots Hazel Street (east of South Old Woodward Avenue, south side of Hazel Street).

For more information, contact the Engineering Department at 248-530-1850 or visit www.bhamgov.org/oldwoodwardphase3. We appreciate your patience and look forward to a successful project!
South Old Woodward Reconstruction Phase 3 Project Overview
The South Old Woodward Reconstruction project is the third phase in the City’s plan to improve infrastructure in downtown Birmingham. When complete, South Old Woodward's improvements will allow it to manage traffic more effectively; provide an attractive experience for pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists; and serve the community for decades to come! Learn more by visiting the project webpage at www.bhamgov.org/oldwoodwardphase3. Download the construction detour route here.
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