ALDOT
City lines up infrastructure projects for 2019, beyond
From simple paving projects to complete intersection overhauls, here are the construction projects on Homewood’s horizon in 2019. Read more
Courtesy of ALDOT
ALDOT presents revised plans for Oxmoor “turkey foot” intersection
With a new, reduced scope, the plans to redesign the “turkey foot” intersection of Oxmoor Road and Oxmoor Boulevard are expected to move forward this year. Read more
City approves ALDOT agreements for Shades Creek Parkway, pedestrian bridge
These agreements mean work can move forward on the two projects. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Hollywood pedestrian bridge could be funded this fall
Ward 5 Representative Jennifer Andress said she hopes to see work begin on the project as soon as the beginning of 2019. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Finance committee to review city fiscal policy, fund Oxmoor Road engineering study
The fiscal policy was set by the city council to govern how it spends money and maintains cash reserves in the budget. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Mike Mouron.
A look ahead: Luxury hotel project delayed due to high construction costs
The high-end hotel planned on 18th Street South has been delayed due to changes in anticipated construction costs. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
Council funds traffic study of city intersections
The traffic study was coordinated through the Metropolitan Planning Organization, with Homewood providing 20 percent of the funding and ALDOT providing 80 percent. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
City considers traffic study options
The funding was recently approved by the Metropolitan Planning Organization and will be an 80-20 match with ALDOT. Read more
Staff Photo
Delays possible on U.S. 31 due to drainage repairs
Drainage work on Independence Court may lead to delays for up to five weeks. Read more
Photo by Lexi Coon.
Council holds first meeting of 2017
Officials discussed a potential crosswalk at the intersection Green Springs Highway and Raleigh Avenue, agreeing with community members that it would benefit the community. Read more
Photo by Sarah Finnegan.
City approves budget for 2017
A finished greenway, a firearms simulator for the police department and a significant increase in sidewalk construction are on deck for Homewood in the next 12 months — at least according to the budget the city council recently discussed. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Valley Avenue resurfacing project to begin in October
The project was let for bid at the end of August. Read more
Photo by Erica Techo.
Residents provide feedback on proposed Lakeshore interchange
Homewood residents were invited to Second Presbyterian Church on Aug. 18 for a public involvement meeting on potential Interstate 65/Lakeshore Parkway intersection modifications. Read more
Erica Techo
Residents provide feedback on potential diamond interchange on Lakeshore
The proposed change would be a diverging diamond interchange, meaning there is a brief part of the road where lanes cross over and drive on the opposite side of the road. Read more
Courtesy of Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood.
Mayor approved to seek grants for 18th Street beautification
The project will extend over the next two fiscal years and include landscaping, sidewalks, crosswalks and possible new parking spaces. The total cost is around $1.2 million, but the council anticipates that the city will only pay for $240,000. Read more
Photo by Sydney Cromwell.
Residents concerned about noise in Oxmoor project
The city showed the public its plans for Oxmoor Boulevard on Thursday night, but it faced a strong negative reaction from several residents. Read more
Photo by Madoline Markham.
New options for pedestrian bridge project
The scope of the pedestrian bridge project on Hollywood Boulevard could be expanding. Read more
Image courtesy of Macknally Land Design and Goodwin, Mills, and Cawood.
Council moves to address traffic issues around I-65 Lakeshore exit
Homewood City Council seeks to address congestion issues on Lakeshore Drive between Greensprings Highway and the Wildwood retail district by implementing inventive methods of traffic flow. Read more
Year in Preview: Hollywood Boulevard Pedestrian Bridge
Funding has been secured from both the City of Homewood and the City of Mountain Brook for this year to create a pedestrian bridge on Hollywood Boulevard over U.S. 280. Read more
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