A new 2.5-mile greenway segment linking Mountain Brook to Irondale, Ala., is under construction with completion expected by late 2026.

A new section of the Shades Creek Greenway is under construction in Birmingham, Alabama, connecting Mountain Brook to Irondale via Eastwood and Crestline, with completion expected by late 2026—though officials hope to finish sooner. Funded by federal American Rescue Plan Act money and grants, the $547,000 project is managed by Freshwater Land Trust and will extend the Red Rock Trail System, a Jefferson County initiative aiming for 750 miles of trails and greenways. The trail will link parks, schools, and neighborhoods, enhancing walkability and access to nature. Officials urge the public to avoid using the trail due to safety concerns during construction.