BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) — Changes are coming to Birmingham’s Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard.
Effective on Monday, the section of the road spanning from the 1600 block to Highland Avenue will be converted into a two-way street as part of the city’s complete streets strategy. This is part of the city’s $12.9 million street resurfacing plan for 2024.
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This change will also include a new four-way stop to reduce the speed of traffic and increase pedestrian safety.
The city encourages motorists to be aware of new signage and lane directional striping. Here is a map that motorists can refer to regarding the change.
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