Birmingham police announce street closings ahead of tailgating for Magic City Classic

The Birmingham Police Department on Saturday announced several road closings as the city prepares for tailgating for next week’s Magic City Classic.

The closures will go into effect immediately after today’s UAB vs. Old Dominion football game. They will remain closed until Sunday, Oct. 27.

No parking will be allowed in the closed areas around Legion Field until Monday when gates open for tailgating. Vehicles left parked in the closed area will be towed.

These are the closings:

-1st Street West at Graymont Avenue

-1st Street West at 8th Avenue North

-Center Street at 6th Avenue North

-100 block of 6th Avenue West Alley

Tailgating lots open on Monday, Oct. 21, 2019 at 8 a.m.

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