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PorchFest to bring road closures and increased traffic to Five Points May 2
April 30, 2026
Residents and visitors heading to Five Points this weekend should plan ahead as the annual PorchFest celebration returns on Saturday, May 2, bringing temporary road closures and increased pedestrian traffic to the area. To support the event, the Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will close Pratt Avenue from Russell Street to Maysville Road beginning at noon. All streets intersecting Pratt Avenue within that stretch will also be closed and will not have access to Pratt [more]
Read More17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride to bring temporary traffic delays to downtown Huntsville
April 30, 2026
Drivers traveling through downtown Huntsville on Saturday, May 2, should expect temporary traffic delays as the 17th annual Mayor’s Bike Ride rolls through the city. The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) will provide traffic control for the event, which begins at 11 a.m. Church Street between Clinton Avenue and Williams Avenue will be closed between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants will line up on Church Street near Big Spring Park prior to [more]
Read MoreHPD to conduct safety checkpoint targeting impaired driving and illegal activity
April 28, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department’s (HPD) DUI Task Force will conduct a safety checkpoint on Friday, May 1, as part of its ongoing efforts to reduce impaired driving and enhance roadway safety throughout the community. The checkpoint will focus on identifying and deterring drivers operating vehicles under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs or other impairing substances. Officers will also be watching for additional traffic violations and unlawful activity that pose a [more]
Read MoreRoad closures underway for Panoply Arts Festival in downtown Huntsville
April 23, 2026
The Huntsville Police Department (HPD) advises residents to expect road closures and traffic pattern changes in downtown Huntsville in preparation for the Panoply Arts Festival at Big Spring Park. Road closures began Monday, April 20, and will remain in effect through Monday, April 27. To ensure the safety of festivalgoers and allow for setup and breakdown, the following traffic adjustments are in place: Church Street is closed between Clinton Avenue and Williams Avenue. Williams [more]
Read MoreJoin Huntsville Police, Huntsville Fire & Rescue at second annual Heroes on the Block community celebration
April 16, 2026
Huntsville heroes are teaming up again for a fun-filled day for children and adults alike. The second annual Heroes on the Block – a free community celebration for the entire family organized by Huntsville Police (HPD) and Huntsville Fire & Rescue (HFR) – will be Saturday, May 16, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Dr. Robert Shurney Legacy Center. It’s an opportunity to interact with police officers and firefighters, [more]
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