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Road Closure Update: 10th Street

Road Work Update: The City of Opelika made a modification yesterday afternoon, giving bridge access to Avenue A, Swiss Cleaners and the Bennie Adkins Meeting Center. It is our hope that 10th Street will be completely open by the end of the day Friday, Jun...

Road Closure: 10th Street/2nd Ave

Road Closure/Opelika:
Please note that 10 Street between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue will be closed from approximately 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. today for the removal of a large tree on the First Presbyterian Church lot.

Opelika's Neighborhood Wellness Clinic- Donations Needed

Helping others is what we do in Opelika. The City of Opelika, East Alabama Medical Center and Auburn University are partnering to provide a mobile wellness clinic for under-served citizens in Opelika.

Road Closure: Fox Trail

Road Closure: Fox Trail (at the South side of Fox Run), the road has been closed until further notice. Crews will be monitoring and will have the road damage fixed as quickly as the weather/rain allows. Thanks for your patience.

Primary Elections - Don't forget to vote June 5

Just a quick reminder to go VOTE in the Primary elections next Tuesday, June 5. Polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 7 p.m. If you have questions, please call the Lee County Voter Registration office at 334-737-3635.

City of Opelika Memorial Day Information

Memorial Day: City offices will be closed on Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day. 

Garbage, Trash and Recycling will be picked up one day later than the usual pick-up day next week. 

The Sportsplex will be open from 5 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday.

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City of Opelika Hosts Memorial Day Services on Monday, May 28

Monday, May 28, beginning at 10 a.m. the City will host its annual Memorial Day Services to remember our Military Heroes who fought for the freedom of our country. The event will be held at the Veterans Memorial Monument which stands in front of Opelika&a...

Opelika Engineering Department Participates in the 2018 Water Festival

The City's Engineering Department was an integral part of the event. Scott Parker, City Engineer, and his staff were part of a group who used this as an opportunity to teach students about water, conservation of natural resources and becoming better stewa...

Cisco Meraki Issues Case Study on City of Opelika Information Technology Department

The City of Opelika's Information Technology Department has deployed Meraki wireless in government buildings for workers and citizens to use. See the full case study.

April 14 - Events Still On

Events Update for Saturday, April 14:

Dog Park Grand Opening/Ribbon Cutting  10 a.m. @ Floral Park - still on!

Rocky Brook Documentary Premier - Municipal Park - 5-6:45  pm Free Train Rides and 7 p.m. - Documentary Viewing. As of now, we a...

ADA Transition Plan Public Outreach and Public Hearing Notice

Please take notice that the City of Opelika, Alabama is in the process of updating its current ADA (Americans with Disabilities) Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan.  This update was led by City staff, City department heads, and field staff assig...

Roundabout Video Tips

The following videos show examples of various types of vehicles using the new roundabout at Frederick and ML King Boulevard.

• This is a standard fuel tanker truck doing a complete trip around the Frederick Road roundabout. The rear wheel is doing as it is ...

Cunningham Bridge and Sportsplex Connector Updates:

Cunningham Drive Bridge—The contractor is slated to mobilize and begin work on the bridge this week, April 2.  

Sportsplex Connector Roadway—The timber operation is completed and the contractor will soon begin burning debris, removing stumps, plac...

Road Resurfacing Update 04/02/18

The contractor will continue paving in Cedar Creek Subdivision today and tomorrow. They will move to Hill Flo Avenue tomorrow afternoon. After that they will move to Calcutta Court and Scott Street next. It is possible another crew will move in before the...

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Westside Recycling Center Closing April 1

Due to recycling material being continually contaminated, the Westside Recycling Center on Grand National Parkway in Opelika will close effective April 1, 2018. Citizens can sign up for curbside recycling for only $10 per month or bring recycling to one o...

Roundabout at Frederick, Auburn & ML King Boulevard Now Open

Monday, February 26, marked the official opening the new Roundabout on Frederick Road.This is the third and last phase of the Frederick Road project that began in 1990. The Opelika Engineering Department revised the design of the intersection of Frederick...