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Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com    Sunday's performance.   Possible new venue?   FLOWERCLOCK ROUNDABOUT ALMOST READY Some motorists are anticipating first appearances of Julianna Brown aka the city's original 'Dancin' Queen' street performer at the new Flowerclock roundabout when it officially opens in coming weeks; the large grassy knoll there seems likely to provide a natural stage for such things. (Some impersonators have been sighted around town too recently -- see photo below.) Brown is frequently sighted on other city roundabout especially the one at the  Fairhope Avenue/CR 13  intersection (photo below), as well as other places around town. (See her interesting story here.)  She also authored a book about her experiences: 'Finding My Light.' Such activities are considered another form of protected free speech under the first amendment of the U. S. Constitution, according to legal sources. (While carrying signs in public is allowable too posting them in flowerbeds like in the photo is not, per city ordinance.) ART WORK COMING TOO? Some type of public art is being considered for he grassy knoll in the center there too, according to the mayor. COMPLETION TIMELINE  STILL UNCERTAIN Contractor Asphalt Services had 300 days to complete the project according to their contract with the city (began early March): final paving, installation of street lighting, pavement striping, and signage are some remaining of the items. All connecting roads are passable now, except for Veterans Drive (still closed Sunday 11/2)   CR 13 roundabout earlier. Impersonators.   http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com      Flowerclock roundabout.   SUBJECT TO CHANGE The city has announced the latest plans of contractor Asphalt Services for completing the new roundabout: the intersection will be closed for several days beginning Tuesday morning for paving. Previous plans to have it mostly-completed by Labor Day never worked out -- and working overnight to minimize traffic disruption did not either. DAYTIME CLOSURE TIMES Tuesday, September 16 – Thursday, September 18, 2025; 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily  • Closures will begin after the morning rush hour (8:30 a.m.) and will reopen by 4:00 p.m. ahead of evening traffic. • Work is expected to take three days, though the contractor may complete it in just two days. • Following the final closure, traffic will be fully open on Scenic 98, N. Section Street, and Triangle Drive. • All work is weather dependent. This closure allows crews to complete milling, grading, and paving in the northwest quadrant of the new roundabout. Drivers are urged to use caution, watch for workers and equipment, and follow all posted detours. http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com    FLOWERCLOCK ROUNDABOUT City engineer Johnson says he now hopes the roundabout will be mostly-completed for traffic by the end of this month; some concrete work still remains in the southwest segment and then final paving is to be done at night to minimize traffic delays. Components for street lights are still on order and may take a little longer to install, he added. Art installations are also under consideration for the center of this -- and other city roundabouts too, according to the mayor. http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com      COMPLETED THIS WEEK ? Sod is being installed in the center of the new roundabout and final paving work should begin this later week, according to city engineer Johnson. Hopefully the paving can done overnight to minimize disruption to traffic -- or on Saturday, he said.  Then, temporary striping will be applied until the new asphalt has time to cure, so the final permanent paint may be applied. Asphalt Services is the prime contractor. http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com    ALREADY PARTIALLY OPENED As reported here previously the flowerclock roundabout is ahead of schedule -- and may be completed by Labor Day, September 1 (weather permitting). Some of it has already opened to traffic, while the final southwest segment is being completed by the contractor Asphalt Services. Current traffic flow. http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com      CONSTRUCTION AHEAD OF SCHEDULE The flowerclock roundabout is progressing rapidly and may be able to open earlier than first predicted (weather permitting), according to multiple sources close to the project. Asphalt Services is the general contractor. Construction began last March; the contractor has up to 300 days for completion, per their contract. Roundabout construction time is usually about 10 months, based on others built here in recent years. Some necessary work was completed before actual construction started, such as utility relocation, speeding construction.  http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com     FLOWERCLOCK JUNCTION Triangle Drive between N. Section Street and Washington Drive has closed to thru traffic for construction of the eastern segment of the new roundabout.  Installation of drainage, curbs, and gutters is the primary reason according to the mayor. Hopefully to reopen in some fashion in about 3 weeks, weather permitting (may need a temporary road). Roundabout's construction should be completed by the end of the year. http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com      Northern segment completed. Temporary detour.   DETOURS BEGIN WEDNESDAY The northern segment of the new Flowerclock Roundabout is nearing completion and construction will shift to the eastern part on Wednesday at 7 AM, according to a city news release. Triangle Drive will be closed temporarily for installation of detours around the construction there, according to city engineer Johnson; no indication how long that will take yet. Total completion is expected by the end of the year.     http://feeds.feedburner.com/TheFairhopeTimes

Fairhope, Alabama    Veterans Drive at Scenic 98   Triangle Drive.   300 DAYS TO COMPLETE IT Construction is slated to finally begin on the flowerclock-junction roundabout at the city's northern entrance this week.…

Fairhope, Alabama    Roundabout design.   MORE UTILITY WORK NEEDED According to one of the project's engineers final construction documents with general contractor Asphalt Services Inc. were signed this week; this is the latest…

ROUNDABOUT SCULPTURE PROPOSED The Eastern Shore Art Center is soliciting proposals from artists for sculptures at the new Flowerclock/Veterans Drive roundabout as well as the one at the CR 32/CR 13…