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Hollywood Blvd Gets Major Safety Upgrade | Birmingham News
Big news for Hollywood Boulevard—starting Monday, August 3rd, major construction kicks off to make this busy stretch safer for walkers, runners, and bikers between Homewood and Mountain Brook. The aging 1960s overpass was never built for pedestrians, posing real risks. Thanks to a $4 million federal boost secured by Senator Katie Britt and local efforts from the Highway 280 Neighborhood Improvement District, this project is finally moving forward—with Phase 1 wrapping up by Fall 2026. Expect widened roads, new sidewalks (with one bridge section skipped for now), possible nighttime work, and…
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