Liberty Parkway Becomes Public Road July 30

VESTAVIA HILLS, AL - The Vestavia Hills City Council this week approved the opening of Liberty Parkway as a public road beginning July 30.

According to a report by the Vestavia Voice, the council approved the dedication of Liberty Parkway, stretching from Overton Road to Sicard Hollow Road, as well as Lake Parkway, to the city of Vestavia Hills as public roads, as well as a maintenance agreement with Liberty Park Joint Venture for the upkeep of the roads and surrounding areas. Sicard Hollow Road remains a private road, but the gate where the road meets Liberty Parkway must now come down.

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The issue arose as council members expressed concerns over traffic in the area and security. Up until now, the area has not been patrolled by the Vestavia Hills Police Department.

According to the new ordinance, golf carts will no longer be allowed on the public portion of Liberty Parkway roads, but can use sidewalks. City Manager Jeff Downes, a Liberty Park resident, said he’s personally seen dangerous situations with the carts, including a 10-year-old driving one on the roadway.

Photo via Vestavia City Schools