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Street closures announced for The World Games 2022 Roller-Speed Skating Road Course

Birmingham, AL – The following streets will be closed Sunday, July 10 and Monday, July 11 for The World Games 2022 Roller-Speed Skating Road Course: 

  • 1st Avenue South will be closed from 18th Street South to 20th Street South  

  • 19th Street South will be closed from Morris Avenue to Second Avenue South 

  • 18th Street South and 20th Street South will be open for through traffic 

Street barricades will be in place later today, Saturday, July 9. Streets will re-open upon conclusion of the street skating competition on Monday, July 11.

Motorists may refer to Waze, Apple Maps and Google Maps to assist in navigation of street closures during The World Games 2022 through July 17. 

We will continue to provide updates as they become available. Follow announcements at www.birminghamal.gov/twgalert. Text TWGALERT to 888-777 for alerts and urgent updates.

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