Progress Update
Last week, the contractor started the closure of South Old Woodward Avenue and finished constructing the pedestrian wall in the primary areas of the work zone, around the traffic detour. This included establishing two east-west pedestrian crossings - one from the north side of Frank Street to the north side of Hazel Street, and one from the north side of Bowers Street to the west side of South Old Woodward Avenue. The contractor milled the surface of the road and started pavement and sidewalk removals in preparation for the underground work associated with the sewer and water mains.
This week, the contractor will continue pavement and sidewalk removals in the work zone. The contractor also plans to start underground work for both the storm and combined sewers along the southern end of the project zone. The contractor and the Birmingham Shopping District will continue to add additional detour and wayfinding signage over the coming weeks.
Throughout the project, South Old Woodward Avenue access will be limited to southbound traffic only starting at Hazel Street. View the full detour route here for more details.
Parking
All businesses remain open during the project, and access to businesses and surface lots will be maintained as much as possible. Additionally, the City has secured free two-hour parking 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!
