Birmingham Council Brightens Streets with $31M

0:00It's April 1st. Welcome to Birmingham News today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Birmingham City Council just greenlit over $31 million from the 2024 budget surplus to fix up neighborhoods. They're tackling flooding problems and getting those dark interstate lights back on across the metro area. For years, stretches like I-20 have been pitch black, some out for eight years straight. Theft, vandalism and sky high maintenance costs kept them off, despite constant complaints. Counselor Hunter Williams called it a real safety drag, making roads feel eerie and unwelcoming for daily drivers and visitors alike. Dark highways hit hard on folks' sense of security. Now the funds will kick off repairs, though it could take up to a year to finish everything. Officials promise steady updates as progress rolls out. This moves a solid step toward brighter, safer streets, keeping Birmingham moving forward without the shadows.