Portion of 10th Avenue South to close
Beginning Monday, Nov. 18, construction will close portions of 10th Avenue South, between 14th and 17th streets south as part of utility work by Alabama Power Co.
Construction will occur in three phases:
- Phase 1: Construction on 10th Avenue South, from 14th to 16th streets south, is expected to be completed within two weeks.
- Phase 2: The 10th Avenue South and 16th Street South intersection will be closed following the completion of Phase 1. It is expected to be complete within a week.
- Phase 3: Also beginning Nov. 18, 10th Avenue South, from 16th to 17th streets south, will be closed to traffic until the end of December.
Paving project impacts campus
Beginning Tuesday, Nov. 5, road paving will affect portions of campus in phases.
To minimize disruption of traffic on campus, construction will take place at night, between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. each day. Police will assist with traffic control, including emergency vehicles, for the duration of this project. Please exercise caution in these areas.
Restriping of the road will occur during day shift hours as the project progresses.
The areas affected include:
- 19th Street South from 5th Avenue South to 6th Avenue South
- 6th Avenue South from 19th Street South to 18th Street South
- 18th Street South from 6th Avenue South to University Boulevard
- 7th Avenue South from 18th Street South to 14th Street South
- 14th Street South from 7th Avenue South to the alley north of APCO steam plant, between 6th and 5th Avenues South
The project is expected to be complete in approximately one week. Please be aware of the impacted areas and plan accordingly.
This is a part of the recently completed installation of all underground piping for the Industrial Water Project.
Construction to close portion of 7th Avenue South
Beginning Monday, Sept. 16, construction will close portions of 7th Avenue South, between 14th and 18th streets south. The closures will take place between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Traffic should not be affected during normal business hours.
Construction will occur in three phases:
- Phase 1: 7th Avenue South, from 18th to 16th streets south, will be closed to traffic at night.
- Phase 2: The 7th Avenue South and 16th Street South intersection will be closed to traffic at night.
- Phase 3: 7th Avenue South, from 16th to 14th streets south, will be closed to traffic at night.
Construction is anticipated to be complete within four weeks.
Vehicles parked in the affected areas should be moved by 7 p.m. each day. Detour routes and traffic instructions will be posted at the construction sites. Please be aware of the impacted areas and plan accordingly.
This closure is a part of the ongoing industrial water project. This project was first announced June 24.
Construction to impact 14th Street South
Beginning Monday, Sept. 9, the ongoing industrial water project will impact traffic moving southbound on 14th Street South, between 5th and 6th avenues south. Northbound traffic will be clear.
After this portion of the project is complete, construction with progress down 14th Street South, towards 7th Avenue South. Construction is expected to be complete by Sept. 20.
Detour routes and traffic instructions will be posted at the construction sites. Please be aware of the impacted areas and plan accordingly.
The project was first announced on June 24th.
Construction to impact 6th Avenue South, 18th Street South intersection

Beginning Aug. 23, traffic will be impacted at the intersection at 6th Avenue South and 18th Street South. This portion of the project will take place between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Traffic should not be affected during normal business hours until the week of Sept. 3.
After this portion of the project is complete, construction will progress down 18th Street South, between 6th and 7th avenues south. Northbound lanes will be closed during this portion of construction.
Detour routes and traffic instructions will be posted at the construction sites. Please be aware of the impacted areas and plan accordingly.
The construction is a part of the ongoing industrial water project. The project was first announced on June 24.
Construction progresses on to 6th Avenue South
Beginning the week of August 19, the ongoing industrial water project will impact traffic moving westbound on 6th Avenue South, between 18th and 19th streets south, will be closed for one week. Eastbound traffic will be clear. North Pavilion entrance will still be accessible from the eastbound lane.
Detour routes and traffic instructions will be posted at the construction sites. Please be aware of the impacted areas and plan accordingly.
The project was first announced on June 24th.
New building construction to close portion of 9th Avenue South
Construction on 9th Avenue South, between 17th and 18th streets south, will have long term traffic impacts. Construction of the UAB Technology Innovation Center will cause lanes of traffic to be closed to ensure pedestrian and traffic safety.
Read moreConstruction at University Boulevard, 18th Street intersection
Beginning the week of July 29, the ongoing industrial water project will impact traffic at the intersection of University Boulevard and 18th Street South. As construction progresses, traffic will be obstructed and redirected. This portion of the project will take place between the hours of 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. Traffic should not be affected during normal business hours.
Read moreUPDATE: Construction progresses on 19th Street South
Beginning the week of July 8, the ongoing industrial water project will impact traffic on 19th Street South, between 4th and 6th avenues south. As construction progresses, traffic will be obstructed and redirected. This phase of the project is expected to be complete within eight weeks.
The project was first announced on June 24th.
Industrial water project to impact 18th, 19th streets south
Beginning the week of June 24, traffic will be impacted on 18th Street South, between 10th Avenue South and University Boulevard, due to an ongoing industrial water project. As construction progresses, traffic will be obstructed and redirected. This phase of the project is expected to be complete within eight weeks.