Construction work and permits to be put on pause near World Games venues—see what’s affected

The World Games 2022 is fast approaching and we’ve got a huge influx of athletes and fans to look forward to in The Magic City. In preparation, the City of Birmingham is putting some residential and commercial construction work and permits on pause around several World Games venues. Read on for more info, including maps of what’s affected.

Where will construction be halted?

This temporary pause on construction and permits allows law enforcement, city planning and transportation officials to keep navigation in the area safe and efficient.

Included in the suspension are construction, alteration, enlargement, repair and demolition of all structures, and utility-related permits and others. This applies to the following World Games venues and their surrounding areas: 

• Avondale Park—4101 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35222
• Birmingham Southern—900 Arkadelphia Rd, Birmingham, AL 35254
• Central Downtown 
• CrossPlex—2340 Crossplex Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35208
• Legion Field—400 Graymont Ave W, Birmingham, AL 35204
• Protective Stadium—1020 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203
• Sloss Furnaces—20 32nd St N, Birmingham, AL 35222
• UAB—1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35294

To mitigate its impact on the community as much as possible, the program will go into effect in two tiers. The first phase of suspension will begin Tuesday, June 21. An exception may be granted only if halting the construction project will cause significant damage or if an emergency arises.

See what’s affected

These maps include specific affected areas along with Tier I and Tier II permit information. Maps are courtesy of the City of Birmingham.

Avondale Park

Birmingham Southern

Central Downtown

CrossPlex

Legion Field

Protective Stadium

Sloss Furnaces

UAB

Get ready for TWG2022

If you have a question about this program, find answers here. Additional questions may be directed to a Plans Examiner at 205.254.2252 or 205.254.2904.

The Games and their opening and closing ceremonies are coming up soon. Get your tickets today, and remember to follow The World Games 2022 on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

• Catch The World Games 2022 Opening/Closing Ceremonies: Thursday, July 7, 8-10PM & Sunday, July 17, 8-10PM
• Where: Protective Stadium | 1020 24th St N, Birmingham, AL 35203

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