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Council approves gate to close Twentieth Avenue South at new car wash after resident hearing

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Summary

After a public hearing the council approved an ordinance to close Twentieth Avenue South to vehicular traffic at a point near a new car wash and to install a locked metal gate with pedestrian access and fire-department override. Residents who live on Twentieth Avenue spoke in favor of the closure.

The Birmingham City Council approved an ordinance to close Twentieth Avenue South to vehicular traffic at a point near a new car wash and authorized installation of a metal gate across the roadway. The item passed on first reading by unanimous vote, and the council later held a public hearing before confirming the action.

Why it matters: Residents said the closure is intended to prevent car-wash traffic from using a narrow residential street as a queue and to protect pedestrian safety and driveway access. The council and transportation staff…

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