BIRMINGHAM During a recent Birmingham City Commission meeting, the commission passed a resolution directing the Engineering Department to proceed with the final design of the Westwood, Raynale and Oak Street project to include sewer and water improvements.
Birmingham plans phase three of South Old Woodward reconstruction candgnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from candgnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The third 2022 phase means new underground infrastructure and streetscaping.
Similar to the first two phases, design features will include:
Curb bump-outs at intersections to improve crosswalks for pedestrians, mid-block crosswalks, raised planter beds and landscape features;
Enhancements such as exposed aggregate concrete, granite bench seating areas, new streetlights, and cellphone charging stations.
Improved on-street accessible parking spaces, each served with an individual sidewalk ramp to create better conditions for those needing accommodations.
Birmingham officials are encouraging residents and businesses to sign up for the South Old Woodward Reconstruction Phase 3 Constant Contact group at bit.ly/bhamnews so they can receive updates throughout the project.