Avondale Road Closures and Secure Perimeter
The World Games 2022 events at Avondale Park and nearby transit line services will require a secure boundary to be established. This perimeter will be in place Wednesday, July 6, 2022, and will continue through the evening of Sunday, July 17, 2022. Considerations have been made for vehicle credentials for residents inside the perimeter. Any business or resident in Avondale with questions are encouraged to review the map and email bhamready@birminghamal.gov.
UPDATE: 4th Avenue South blockade has been removed. 41st Street South will only be blocked at 5th Avenue South.
Street closings include:
- 5th Avenue South near 40th Street South to 42nd Street South
- 5th Avenue South will not be accessed by 42nd Street
- 40th Street South from 5th Avenue South to near Woodvale Road
- 40th Street South will not be accessed by 7th Avenue South and 39th Street South
- 42nd Street South along the eastern side of Avondale Park
- 42nd Street South will not be accessed by 5th Alley, 6th Avenue South, 6th Alley and 7th Avenue South
To view the Avondale Road Closure Map, please click here.
THE WORLD IS COMING
Dear Avondale Neighborhood resident,
This is an exciting time for our city and your neighborhood. In two and a half months, The World Games 2022 will come to Birmingham with thousands of athletes and fans from around the world. There will be 14 venues spanning throughout Birmingham and neighboring cities, including archery at Avondale Park.
An event this size requires a great deal of planning and preparation. That includes ensuring the event is safe and secure for all the participants, our residents and our businesses. Federal authorities have identified The World Games 2022 as a high-level security event with a SEAR 1 rating. The Super Bowl is an example of a SEAR 1 event.
The City of Birmingham is working with federal, state, and local partners to maintain this level of security while minimizing the inconvenience to you. The World Games 2022 events at Avondale Park will require a secure boundary to be established. This perimeter, which will be set-up in early July, will restrict non-official vehicular access to certain areas including Avondale Park.
