Progress Update
Last week, the City contractor finished the initial asphalt milling for pavement removals and started removals associated with the underling concrete. Additionally, the contractor started removals of the old railroad ties and brick from the rail line that historically ran along Old Woodward Avenue. Sewer removals and installations also began.
123.Net was onsite to move the fiber within the project area and will continue to do so as needed. Barricades are being moved intermittently to accommodate their work. 123.Net does not anticipate additional interruptions to the east sidewalk at this time. Should interruptions be encountered, the City will do its best to notify affected parties.
This week, the City contractor will continue sidewalk and pavement removals in the work zone and underground work for both the storm and combined sewers along the southern end of the project area. The contractor and Birmingham Shopping District are continuing to add wayfinding signage as needed throughout 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
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 full detour route here for more details.
Parking
Free two-hour parking is available in the following locations near the project zone:
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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!
