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City of Auburn News and Announcements for July 6, 2009

The City of Auburn has published one new press release online:

Announcing the 2009 Citizens’ Planning Academy

Please direct questions regarding specific press releases to the individual contact listed within each press release.

Auburn, Ala. – Auburn University has notified the City of Auburn that the portion of West Samford Avenue between Biggio Drive and Wire Road will be closed beginning Sunday, May 10 and will reopen on or before Tuesday, May 19. A detour route will established using Biggio Drive, Lem Morrison Drive, and Wire Road

Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings.

For more information, please contact the Auburn University Facilities Division at 844-4810.

Auburn, Ala. – Alabama Power Company has notified the City of Auburn that the northbound lane of Donahue Drive between Magnolia Avenue and Glenn Avenue will be rerouted to the center turn lane the week of April 20 – 24 for construction. Work is associated with the Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project. The portion of Magnolia Avenue between Donahue Drive and Cox Street will remain closed. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes if possible.

The Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project was approved by Auburn voters earlier this year as part of the Special Five Mill Referendum. Construction includes the addition of left and right turn lanes at the intersection of Donahue Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The project also includes resurfacing Magnolia Avenue from College Street to Donahue Drive, sidewalk improvements, and the installation of crosswalks along Magnolia Avenue.
Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings. For more information, please contact Alabama Power Company at 1-800-245-2244.

Source: Auburn City Press Release

Auburn, Ala. – The portion of Magnolia Avenue between Donahue Drive and Cox Street will be closed for road construction beginning Monday, March 30. The closure is expected to last up to six weeks.

Westbound traffic on Magnolia Avenue will be rerouted to Donahue Drive via Thomas Street and Glenn Avenue. Eastbound traffic will be rerouted back to Magnolia Avenue via Donahue Drive, Glenn Avenue, and Cox Street. A map detailing the closure and detours is available on the City’s website at www.auburnalabama.org

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This road construction project is part of the Donahue Drive – Magnolia Avenue Intersection Improvements Project approved by Auburn voters earlier this year as part of the Special Five Mill Projects Referendum. Project work includes the addition of left and right turn lanes at the intersection of Donahue Drive and Magnolia Avenue. The project also includes resurfacing Magnolia Avenue from College Street to Donahue Drive, sidewalk improvements, and the installation of crosswalks along Magnolia Avenue.

Citizens are encouraged to visit the City of Auburn’s website at www.auburnalabama.org to view the latest news on street closings and adjust travel routes accordingly. For more information, please contact Paul Bridge with D&J Enterprises, Inc. at 559-0100.

Meter-Free Parking Available During AU Spring Break

Auburn, Ala. – The City of Auburn would like to remind citizens to ShopAuburn this spring and keep your sales tax dollars local. Meter-free parking will be available downtown March 16 – 20. Citizens are invited to shop downtown and take advantage of the new metered spaces available on the first floor of the Auburn Municipal Parking Deck, located off Tichenor Avenue between College Street and Gay Street.

Auburn’s sales tax revenue supports Auburn City Schools; provides for infrastructure improvements such as the Samford Avenue Extension; supports public services such as police and fire protection; provides for the maintenance and paving of roads; and helps sponsor community events such as the Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Auburn CityFest, and Bike Bash. For more information, please contact the City of Auburn Finance Department at 501-7220 or visit www.auburnalabama.org/fi.