Officials Tout Regional Cooperation in Announcing Progress on 2 Major Road Projects

The expansion of Hollywood Boulevard bridge and widening of Deerfoot Parkway are slated to begin in the coming years.

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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Leaders from the cities of Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Homewood and Trussville met to discuss the importance of regional cooperation in bringing to fruition two projects to improve road infrastructure, quality of life and safety across city lines. The first project is upgrading the Hollywood Boulevard bridge over U.S. 280, including adding a third lane, a pedestrian bridge, a traffic light, and a new turn lane. The second project is widening Deerfoot Parkway to improve long-term traffic capacity.

Why it matters

The Hollywood Boulevard project will address major safety concerns, as the bridge has been F-rated for over six decades, posing a danger to pedestrians and bicyclists. The Deerfoot Parkway widening project is designed to improve long-term traffic capacity to accommodate continued commercial and residential development in the area.

The details

The Hollywood Boulevard project will include adding a third lane to the bridge, a guarded pedestrian bridge, a traffic light at the U.S. 280 exit ramp, and a new turn lane onto U.S. 280 East. The Deerfoot Parkway project will add additional travel lanes and congestion relief for U.S. 11. Bids for Phase 1 of the Hollywood Boulevard project are scheduled for early March, with construction on new sidewalks expected to begin in early summer and be completed by mid-summer. The remainder of the year will focus on environmental review, permitting, and finalizing federal agreements for the larger bridge and parkway components. In spring 2027, both the Hollywood Boulevard Bridge widening, Phase 2, and the Deerfoot Parkway widening project in Trussville are expected to go out to bid, followed by construction during 2027-2028.

  • Bids for Phase 1 of the Hollywood Boulevard project are scheduled for early March.
  • Construction on new sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard, extending from Malaga Avenue into Mountain Brook, is expected to begin in early summer and be completed by mid-summer.
  • In spring 2027, the Hollywood Boulevard Bridge widening, Phase 2, and the Deerfoot Parkway widening project in Trussville are expected to go out to bid.
  • Construction on the Hollywood Boulevard Bridge widening and the Deerfoot Parkway widening project is expected to take place during 2027-2028, with each project estimated to take about one year.

The players

Ben Short

Mayor of Trussville.

Jennifer Andress

Mayor of Homewood.

Graham Smith

Mayor of Mountain Brook.

Joe Knight

Jefferson County Commission President Pro Tem.

Mike Bolin

Jefferson County Commissioner.

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What they’re saying

“These projects represent more than roadway improvements. They are an example of strategic long-term planning and regional collaboration. These projects will deliver meaningful results for Jefferson County citizens for years to come and improve the connectivity of our communities.”

— Joe Knight, Jefferson County Commission President Pro Tem (birminghamwatch.org)

“This infrastructure project is an example of what happens when we work together.”

— Randall Woodfin, Mayor of Birmingham (birminghamwatch.org)

“Many of you are probably wondering why is Trussville standing here with Mountain Brook, Homewood and the city of Birmingham, but the reality is it just shows the importance of regional cooperation.”

— Ben Short, Mayor of Trussville (birminghamwatch.org)

What’s next

Bids for Phase 1 of the Hollywood Boulevard project are scheduled for early March, with construction on new sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard expected to begin in early summer and be completed by mid-summer. In spring 2027, both the Hollywood Boulevard Bridge widening, Phase 2, and the Deerfoot Parkway widening project in Trussville are expected to go out to bid, followed by construction on the bridge and parkway during 2027-2028.

The takeaway

The Hollywood Boulevard and Deerfoot Parkway projects showcase the power of regional cooperation, as leaders from multiple cities came together to address long-standing infrastructure challenges and improve connectivity and safety for the broader community. These collaborative efforts set a strong precedent for future regional projects that can deliver meaningful results for citizens across jurisdictional boundaries.