traffic
City, Hall-Kent planning street safety day
The program is a response to increased pedestrian safety concerns at the school and Patriot Park. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Stop signs, speeding dominate council's committee meetings
Residents came to the meetings to discuss problems on a number of streets. Read more
Courtesy of Homewood City Schools
Construction causes parking changes at HHS
As school starts back, know where to park this year for students and parents at Homewood High. Read more
Rendering courtesy of Heart of Homewood Plan.
Council hears update on downtown master plan public feedback
The council also intends to fund a study of turning part of Reese Street into a one-way road. Read more
Photo courtesy of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Alabama
Red Shoe 10K to affect traffic in downtown Homewood
Motorists should expect delays in downtown Homewood this Saturday, Jan. 27. Read more
Courtesy of Henry Graham.
City committees discuss incentives for BrickTop's, speeding near schools
BrickTop's plans to open at the former Mountain Brook Inn site off U.S. 280. Read more
Photo courtesy of Homewood City Schools.
Increased traffic expected with start of school
"Homewood Police ask that all motorists remain patient while parents and students adjust into their normal drop-off and pick-up routines," a release said. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council votes to remove triangle at Mayfair-Roxbury intersection
Mayfair area residents packed the council's work session chambers prior to the vote to share their opinions. Read more
Courtesy of Circle K/MDM Services Inc. of Alabama
Proposed gas station renovation draws mixed reactions from council members
The council will discuss the issue in a May 22 public hearing. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council approves citywide traffic study
The study will be the first step toward the city's goal of discouraging neighborhood cut-through traffic and rerouting cars to main roads. Read more
Courtesy of Jared Lewis
Central Avenue parking, Big Bad Breakfast development discussed at committee meetings
The council committees also considered options for a city parking study. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Council approves Greenway Phase II, duplex rezoning
The council also discussed traffic and tree planting around the city, as well as spill containment at the Barber Dairy plant. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Mayor gives annual State of the City address to chamber
The firefighter, police officer and city employee of the year were also honored. 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 Jon Anderson
Water main break on U.S. 31 closes one lane
The cause of the break was suspected to be from the recent cold weather that affected much of the South. Read more
Photo by Scott Butler
Homecoming parade to alter traffic Thursday
Drivers in the Homewood area should be alert for road closures due to the Homewood High School Homecoming parade. Read more
Committees discuss traffic issues, coyote response
See what was discussed at the Feb. 1 city council committee meetings. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Medical enterprise, traffic study discussed at committee meetings
Establishing a medical enterprise zone has the potential to draw more healthcare businesses to Homewood, and Hickman pointed out that these businesses tend to stay in their offices for many years. Read more
Photo courtesy of Vulcan Park and Museum.
Expect road closures during Fourth of July celebration
Roads will be blocked off in Downtown Homewood on Saturday, July 4, to allow for pedestrian traffic during the July 4th celebrations. Read more
Sydney Cromwell
Tentative bike-share study timeline set
After the June 1 council committee meetings, Ward 1 Representative Britt Thames shared the tentative timeline for the city’s bike-share feasibility study. Read more
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