Mayors Walter Maddox and Bobby Herndon will hold a joint press conference, promoting the 2010 Census, on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 10 am in City Council Chambers on the 2nd Floor of City Hall. [Additional info...]

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In an effort to make Tuscaloosa competitive, Mayor Maddox has drafted a proposed amendment to the City's Economic Development Policy. This amendment was presented to the City Council Finance Commitee on February 23rd. [View Presentation]

Click on the link below to view the propsed Amphitheater Operating Agreement.
This is a large PowerPoint file and may take some time to load. [Additional info...]

The 2nd Annual Tuscaloosa Regional Airport Airshow will be held May 8th & 9th. The Airshow will feature the US Navy Blue Angels & Army Golden Knights. The event will be free to the public, however reserved seating is available for purchase. [Click Here to Purchase Tickets]

If any business/organization is interested in these opportunities, please contact Gary Weinberger at gary@redmountainentertainment.com or (205) 714-5933.

The 4th Annual Community Conversations will kick-off Thursday, March 4th at Westlawn Middle School. See media release for full details. [View Media Rlease]

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the Army Golden Knights announced that they will return to Tuscaloosa in 2010. See Media Release for details. [Additional info...]

We are excited to announce the 4th Annual Mayor’s Cup 5K Run and Fitness Walk on April 24, 2010. Register and prepare now for this event benefiting the Tuscaloosa Pre-K initiative. Race with the Mayor, Win for the Kids [Registration Form...]

The City officially broke ground on the Amphitheater on July 14, 2009. The site, located on Jack Warner Pkwy,just west of the Hugh Thomas Bridge is scheduled to open in fall 2010. [See photos]

The Mayor's presentation to the City Council regarding the Tuscaloosa Amphitheater Construction Bid. [Additional info...]

Now you can receive email notifications of various items; such as, job postings, council agendas and etc...... [Additional info...]

February 23, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER

DOWNTOWN URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT

WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Office of the City Engineer advises that the City’s contractor, GFC, will close 21st Avenue from University Boulevard to the ABC Store Access Drive beginning Wednesday, February 24, 2010, until Friday, March 12, 2010, (approximately two weeks – depending on weather). This closure is needed in order to complete the curb, base and paving in this area.

Please be mindful of these work zone traffic control changes during your daily travels.

February 19, 2010

MEDIA RELEASE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE CITY ENGINEER
DOWNTOWN URBAN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Office of the City Engineer advises that the City’s contractor, GFC, has extended the closure of the intersections of 21st Avenue and 7th Street and 22nd Avenue and 7th Street until Friday, March 12, 2010, for continuing construction on the downtown project. They are also extending the closure of 21st Avenue between 6th and 7th Street for this same time period. This extension is the result of the recent rainy weather and also waiting on some utility work to be completed.

Please be mindful of these work zone traffic control changes during your daily travel.

The City of Tuscaloosa Engineering Department submits a map of the excluded area for the Sanitary Sewer Policy. [See map...]

The Blue Angels and Golden Knights have annouced a return to Tuscaloosa in May 2010. See Media Release for details. [Additional info...]

TDOT advises that the east bound lane of Old Colony Road between Northridge Road and Rice Mine Road will be closed daily beginning March 16, 2010 through March 19, 2010 from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The closure is due to road maintenance.

The City of Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation advises that Alabama Power Company will be closing Grace Street in the 400 block, from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM, Friday, March 12, 2010. The closure is due to utility pole replacement at their substation.

The City of Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation will be sweeping the following general areas the week of March 8, 2010.

15th Street to 20th Street and 30th Avenue to Greensboro Avenue (1-C)

Dearing Place, Covent Street, Homewood Drive, Cedar Crest (4-A)

Kennedy Park, Colonial Hills, Green Grove Streets & Avenues (5-C)

Woodland Hills (South), Woodland Hills Drive @47th Ave E, Arbor Lane, Stone Hill Circle, Red Oak Lane (6-B-4)

In order to allow the sweepers to do a thorough job, please refrain from parking on the street in these areas this week.

OCE advises that the City’s contractor, GFC, will close 6th Street from 21st Avenue to 22nd Avenue starting Tuesday, February 23, 2010, through Friday, March 12, 2010, for installation of a new sewer line. Please be mindful of these work zone traffic control changes during your daily travel.

The City of Tuscaloosa Department of Transportation advises that motorists should use extreme caution in the location of AL Hwy 69/Skyland Blvd (US 11S) intersection. This advisory is due to the installation of new traffic signals. The work zone area will consist of slow moving vehicles and personnel on the ground between the hours of 8:30 a.m. through 2:30 p.m. continuing through the end of March, 2010.