Grand opening for new Huntsville City Hall set for Tuesday, roads closures planned

Jaylan Wright
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) — The official grand opening for the new Huntsville City Hall building is taking place on Tuesday morning.

Mayor Tommy Battle and the City of Huntsville are inviting the public to attend the ribbon-cutting and tours of the new building. The ribbon cutting will take place at the new Huntsville City Hall building on Tuesday at 10 a.m.

The new building is located at 305 Fountain Circle.

The city said the roads around the new city hall will be closed from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. for the ceremony. The impacted streets include Fountain Circle, from Gates Avenue to Madison Street; and Jefferson Street, from Spring Street to Gates Avenue.

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The event will feature remarks from Mayor Battle, City leaders, Goodwyn Mills Cawood architects, Turner Construction, and ArtsHuntsville.

After the ribbon-cutting, tours will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Guests will have the opportunity to view nine stunning new public art installations and meet the artists who created them.

ArtsHuntsville will continue celebrating City Hall’s public art with “Second Saturday” summer art tours on June 8, July 13, and Aug. 10. These docent-led tours will feature local artists and include lunch for those in attendance.

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Public parking for the celebration will be available in the two downtown parking decks located at 116 Clinton Ave. East and 312 Fountain Circle South West.

For more information on the new City Hall, from groundbreaking to completion, click here.

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