A redesign of Holmes Avenue will bring new sidewalks, bike lanes, lighting, and street furniture to the corridor.
Huntsville is moving forward with plans to upgrade the entirety of Holmes Avenue with new sidewalks and bike lanes, reports Noah Cowell for WAFF 48.
The $30 million project received a $20 million federal grant for the work. “The plan calls for the addition of bike lanes, trees, grass medians, benches, and lighting along the sidewalks.”
City Councilman Bill Kling, a champion of the project, says “This is going to be a signature project that I think is really going to make Huntsville receive national attention for quality of life.” Construction is expected to begin in 2027.
Read the full story: Huntsville plans $30M makeover for Holmes Avenue sidewalks, adding bike lanes
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