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August 21, 2026 Update

Progress:Phases 1 – 6 work areas are substantially complete. Utility work in the Phase 7 and Phase 8 work areas is substantially complete. Next Steps:Sidewalk, bay parking and roadway work in the Phase 7 and Phase 8 work areas will continue. Landscaping work on the east side of Greensboro Avenue is scheduled to begin during the week…

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August 14, 2026 Update

Progress: Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3, Phase 4, Phase 5 and Phase 6 work areas are substantially complete. The southbound lane, sidewalk and adjacent bay parking of Greensboro Avenue in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 work areas was reopened on Monday, August 10. Storm drainage in the Phase 7 and Phase 8 work areas…

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August 2026 Update

Progress to Date:Crews have made steady progress upgrading utilities and preparing the corridor for upcoming construction phases. The new 12-inch water main is fully installed along with connections to the existing system. Electrical teams continued placing underground conduit, light pole bases, in-ground boxes and fiberglass equipment bases along the south side of University Boulevard East.…

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August 7, 2026 Update

Progress:Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 work areas are substantially complete. Demolition and utility work in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 work areas are complete. Sidewalk and roadway work in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 areas are nearing completion.  Next Steps:The southbound lanes, sidewalk, and adjacent bay parking of Greensboro Avenue in the…

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July 31, 2026 Update

Progress:Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 work areas are substantially complete. Demolition in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 work areas are complete. Utility work in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 work areas are nearing completion. New sidewalks in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 areas are complete from Babe’s Doughnuts to Chuck’s. The Greensboro…

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July 24, 2026 Update

Progress:Phase 1, Phase 2, Phase 3 and Phase 4 work areas are substantially complete. Demolition in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 work areas is nearing completion. Concrete and utility work in the Phase 5 and Phase 6 work areas are underway, with utility work expected to be complete by the end of the week.  Next Steps:Work in…

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July 17, 2026 Update

Progress:The Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas are substantially complete. The northbound lane of Greensboro Avenue, the adjacent bay parking and the sidewalk between Gary Fitts Street and University Boulevard were reopened during the evening of Friday, June 5. Gas relocation is also complete. Demolition, sidewalk construction, bay parking and utility work in the Phase 3 and…

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City of Tuscaloosa Holds Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway Improvements Groundbreaking

Tuscaloosa, AL – The City of Tuscaloosa held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard/Jack Warner Parkway Improvements on Tuesday, July 14, at 8:15 a.m. Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox, District 1 Councilor Joe Eatmon and Alabama State Representative Chris England spoke during the ceremony. “One of the things I’m most proud of…

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July 10, 2026 Update

Progress: The Phase 1 and Phase 2 work areas are substantially complete. The northbound lane of Greensboro Avenue, the adjacent bay parking and the sidewalk between Gary Fitts Street and University Boulevard were reopened during the evening of Friday, June 5. Gas relocation is also complete. Demolition, sidewalk construction and utility work in the Phase 3 and Phase 4 areas…

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Mayor’s Minute – July 2, 2026

https://vimeo.com/1206276180?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci University Boulevard East At the beginning of the year, we broke ground on the University Boulevard East Improvement Project. This Elevate Tuscaloosa project, in partnership with Tuscaloosa Area Metropolitan Planning Organization, will make Alberta safer and more accessible.Over the past few months, our crews have made outstanding progress and I’m excited to share some…

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