HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Improvements along Church Street near Big Spring Park will begin next week as part of a larger downtown project aimed at enhancing pedestrian safety and expanding green space.
The work, which runs between Clinton Avenue and Williams Avenue, will continue throughout the summer and is designed to better connect the east and west sides of Big Spring Park, including a new crosswalk across Church Street. The project also expands about 2.4 acres on the east side of the roadway into additional park space with new amenities.
Church Street Construction Timeline (weather permitting)
- Tuesday, May 26: Church Street lane closures will begin with the northbound outside lane being affected for removal and replacement of the sidewalk. The lane is expected to reopen on Tuesday, June 23.
- Tuesday, June 23: The median will close from Huntsville Utilities to Williams Avenue as work begins on building a tree-lined median on Church Street. The work is expected to be completed by Friday, July 10.
- Friday, July 10: The two northbound lanes will close and northbound and southbound traffic will continue with single lanes utilizing the two southbound lanes. The lanes are expected to reopen on Wednesday, July 29.
- Wednesday, July 29: The two southbound lanes will close and northbound and southbound traffic will continue with single lanes utilizing the two northbound lanes. The lanes are expected to reopen on Friday, Aug. 14.
Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area and use alternate routes when possible during construction…