> Road, Sidewalk & Development Projects
> Current Drainage Studies & Project Information
> Emergency Road Closures
> Infrastructure & Community Spaces Plan
Progress Videos
Click the links below to view recent progress videos for each project:
> Altadena Valley Park
> Highway 31 South
> Medical Properties Trust
> Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex
> The Bray at Liberty Park (commercial & residential)
> Wald Park
Road & Sidewalk Projects
Periodic delays should be anticipated in all project areas – please drive with caution. If you have any questions or concerns, contact City of Vestavia Hills Department of Public Services at 205.978.0150 or publicservices@vhal.org.
If you are experiencing any issues with restoration following utility work being done at your residence or place of business, please submit your complaint via Vestavia Hills Connect (https://vhal.org/vestavia-hills-connect) or call 205.978.0150.
Road
Massey Road – Roadway and sidewalk improvements are underway from Highway 31 to Columbiana Road. This is partially a federally funded project, administered by the Alabama Department of Transportation. A 20% match of City funds has been used for the design and will be used for construction of the project. The project includes sidewalk improvements, drainage improvements, new retaining wall, shoulder improvements, roadway widening and resurfacing. The project is anticipated to be complete fall 2025.
Roundabout at Sicard Hollow Road and Blue Lake Drive – Construction is underway to build a roundabout at the intersection of Sicard Hollow Road and Blue Lake Drive to improve the overall safety and operations of the intersection. This is in partnership with Jefferson County, with construction efforts being led by the County. The intersection was originally studied through the Regional Planning Commission of Greater Birmingham’s Advanced Planning, Programming, and Logical Engineering (APPLE) program in 2019, where it was determined that a roundabout was the safest and most efficient improvement alternative to address existing congestion and safety issues, particularly during peak travel times. The City entered into a 50/50 cost-sharing agreement with Jefferson County to fund the project. Construction began in March 2024. After some major delays during the utility relocation phase, construction has resumed, and the anticipated completion date is late summer 2025.
Pavement Management – The City of Vestavia Hills engaged First Step – an external vendor to assess the condition of all Vestavia Hills streets. First Step filmed each street, assessed the condition of the road and provided City staff with a ranked listing of streets in need of repaving or repairs. Over the course of fiscal year 2023, multiple streets have been paved and paving will continue in the order dictated by the plan. 2022-2025 Paving List & Resolution 5190: Rebuild Alabama Act. First Step will re-evaluate and provide a condition report to the City in May 2025.
Sidewalk
Pedestrian Bridge – A pedestrian bridge is planned to span across Highway 31 in the vicinity of Wald Park and the Vestavia Hills Library in the Forest. The purpose of the project is to provide a link to the existing sidewalk system that connects the City’s schools, libraries, parks and other features/amenities, and to improve the overall mobility and safety of pedestrians crossing Highway 31. This is partially a federally funded project, administered by the Alabama Department of Transportation. A 20% match of City funds has been used for the design and construction of the project. Construction began in August 2024 and is currently tracking for a summer 2025 completion. Click to view design rendering #1 and design rendering #2, as well as the design information and location.
Sidewalk Masterplan – The City of Vestavia Hills continues to install sidewalks to improve pedestrian connectivity. The City of Vestavia Hills has a multi-year sidewalk masterplan to guide these efforts. The City of Vestavia Hills’ Sidewalk Masterplan is meant to serve as a guiding document for future pedestrian projects to further connect the citizens of Vestavia Hills to the commercial areas and gathering spaces throughout the City. This map is not meant to be all inclusive. It does not give a timeline for if/when these sidewalks and paths will be completed nor does it indicate what entity will build or fund the project.
Note that commercial districts along Highway 31, Rocky Ridge Road, Cahaba Heights Road, Crosshaven Drive and Green Valley Road have sidewalks shown on both sides of the road to provide additional walkable access to these areas. Future sidewalks shown in Liberty Park are based upon masterplan information provided by Liberty Park Joint Venture. Future pedestrian elements to provide further connectivity are currently being studied and evaluated.
Click to view the current Sidewalk Masterplan and Resolution 5122: Sidewalk Construction Policy.
Development
2026/2027 Plan for Growth
The population of the eastern part of Vestavia Hills grew more than 1% from 2021 to 2023, with additional growth anticipated as several major developments in the Liberty Park area are completed and occupied. As such, a variety of capital projects are being considered to meeting the service demands this growing area. The bulk of the projects will be located in the area surrounding Sicard Hollow Athletic Complex – a former mine site that was recently redeveloped and revitalized as a part of the Pine Ridge Mine Reclamation Project funded by the Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) program.
Proposed projects include:
– Addition/Renovation of Fire Station No. 4: Renovation and expansion of current Liberty Park fire station to reduce response times and accommodate call volume that has increased 140% in the eastern part of the City since 2011. Proposed commencement: FY 2026.
– Access Road: Construction of a new road adjacent to SHAC. Proposed commencement: FY 2026.
– Public Works Maintenance Facility: To include storage bays for landscaping and repair materials, along with covered storage for maintenance equipment. Following completion of the new facility, the existing structure that currently faces Sicard Hollow Road will be demolished. Additionally, the road traversing the existing facility will be reworked to improve access to the Liberty Park Sports Complex. Proposed commencement: FY 2027.
– Library: Branch of the Library in the Forest to be built directly adjacent to Sicard Hollow Road, near the splash pad and pedestrian tunnel. Proposed commencement: FY 2027.
– Police Substation & Training Center: Construction of a new facility to accommodate increasing call volumes and reduce response time. Facility will additionally serve as a training center for VHPD. Proposed commencement: FY 2027.
– Liberty Park Field Improvements: Considering conversion of baseball and/or softball fields to artificial turf. Proposed commencement: FY 2027.
– Veterans Memorial: Construction of a veterans memorial at Altadena Valley Park. For more information, visit … Proposed commencement: FY 2026.
– Pool Heater: Addition of a pool heater to extend the Aquatic Complex swim season. Proposed commencement: FY 2027.
Click to view the 2025 Capital Improvement Priorities presentation and the Growth and Needs presentation shared during the 2025 Strategic Planning Session of the City Council.
Click to View Current Drainage Studies & Project Information
Emergency Road Closures
CLOSED: All roads are open at this time.
Be sure to follow Vestavia Hills Police and Fire on social media for up-to-the-minute, accurate information:
VHPD – Facebook: @VestaviaHillsPolice
VHFD – Facebook: @VestaviaHillsFire
Report emergencies, including downed trees, downed power lines or other urgent road conditions, by calling 911. Non-emergencies can be reported by calling the VHPD Desk Sergeant at 205.978.0140.
Report a power outage online at https://bit.ly/ALPwrOutage or call 800.888.2726.
Planning Projects
- Traffic Operations APPLE Study (Phase 1)
- APPLE Potential Intersection Study
- Dolly Ridge Road & Rocky Ridge Road (Jeff Co) – currently signalized; review signal operations and potential turn lane additions
- Sicard Hollow Road & Blue Lake Drive (Jeff Co/Bham) – not currently signalized; review for safety, operational and sight line improvements
- Shades Crest/Rocky Ridge Road/U.S. Highway 280 (Jeff Co/ALDOT) – currently signalized and coordinated with U.S. 280 system; capacity analysis
- Highway 31 & Shades Crest Road (ALDOT/Jeff Co) – currently signalized; review signal operations and potential turn lane additions
- Highway 31 & Columbiana Road (ALDOT/Jeff Co) – currently signalized; review signal operations and operational improvements
- Highway 31/Old Creek Trail/Leona Way (ALDOT) – currently signalized; review signal operations, operational improvements with access management
- Columbiana Road & Shades Crest/Vestaview (Jeff Co) – currently signalized; pedestrian access
- Highway 31/City Hall/Sprouts (ALDOT/Jeff Co) – currently signalized; pedestrian access
- Highway 31/Pizitz Drive (ALDOT/Jeff Co) – currently signalized; pedestrian access
- River Run Drive & River Run Trail (Jeff Co/Bham) – not signalized; analysis for need to add 3‐way stop or other means of traffic control
- Jacobs Road & Massey Road (City of Vestavia Hills) – not signalized; review safety and sight line improvements, right‐of‐way constraints
- Acton Road APPLE Grant (Feasibility Study) – in design phase
- Wald Park Master Plan – awaiting Community Spaces Plan approval by Council
- Crosshaven APPLE grant – for more information, visit Crosshaven Drive Corridor Study
- East Street Analysis and Planning – for more information, visit East Street Data Collection Summary