Birmingham to Partially Close 26th Street South for Drainage Work

The closure is expected to last up to 10 days as the city installs new infrastructure in the Highland Park neighborhood.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The City of Birmingham announced that a section of 26th Street South from Hatcher Place to Highland Avenue South will be closed for up to 10 working days starting on February 23rd. The closure is part of an ongoing project to install new drainage infrastructure in the Highland Park community and at Caldwell Park.

Why it matters

Drainage and infrastructure improvements are critical for Birmingham's neighborhoods, helping to mitigate flooding and ensure the safety and accessibility of city streets. This project in the Highland Park area aims to address longstanding issues and make the community more resilient.

The details

Workers will be installing new drainage systems along 26th Street South as part of the city's efforts to upgrade infrastructure in the Highland Park neighborhood and at nearby Caldwell Park. Access to nearby homes and businesses will remain open during construction, but drivers will be asked to use 11th Avenue South and 27th Street South as an alternate route around the work site.

  • The street closure will begin on February 23, 2026.
  • The closure is expected to last up to 10 working days.

The players

City of Birmingham

The local government overseeing the infrastructure improvement project and street closure in the Highland Park neighborhood.

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What’s next

The city has not provided a specific timeline for when the drainage work and street reopening will be completed, but has said the closure is expected to last up to 10 working days.

The takeaway

This project highlights Birmingham's ongoing efforts to invest in critical infrastructure upgrades across its neighborhoods, helping to address longstanding issues like drainage and flooding while minimizing disruptions to local residents and businesses.