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Commission approves multi-stage Elm/Haines/Woodward staging plan after commissioners press for schedule and business-access details
Summary
After extensive questioning about staging timelines, pedestrian detours, business access and MDOT permitting, the Birmingham City Commission approved the street reconstruction staging plan with a staff commitment to provide more detailed phase schedules and MDOT access details.
The Birmingham City Commission voted to approve a multi-stage street reconstruction staging plan covering Elm, Haines and Woodward after commissioners raised detailed concerns about timelines, business access and pedestrian detours.
Commissioners pressed staff and the project representative on how long each construction stage would close streets and affect local businesses. Commissioner Andrew Hague and others said the plan lacked clear phase timing and…
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