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NEW Speedway travel center opens on Finley Boulevard | Bham Now

New Speedway has opened on Finley Blvd. (Pat Byington / Bham Now)

A new all-purpose travel center has opened at the busy Finley Boulevard exit off I-65 in Birmingham.

Speedway, one of the nation’s largest convenience store chains, began operating on Sept. 11 at 1617 Finley Boulevard. 

The store is open 24 hours, 7 days a week.

Speedway gas and amenities

Along with inexpensive gas (regular was $2.49 on September 25th, about 20+ cents less than most Bham C-stores), the new spot offers a wide range of amenities including:

  • Fresh fruit
  • 4 kinds of whole pizzas
  • Wings
  • Breakfast sandwiches & coffees
  • Daily fresh-baked cookies and pastries 
  • Beer Cave

According to a manager, the store will hold its grand opening on October 3rd.

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Pat Byington

Pat Byington

Longtime conservationist. Former Executive Director at the Alabama Environmental Council and Wild South. Publisher of the Bama Environmental News for more than 18 years. Career highlights include playing an active role in the creation of Alabama’s Forever Wild program, Little River Canyon National Preserve, Dugger Mountain Wilderness, preservation of special places throughout the East through the Wilderness Society and the strengthening (making more stringent) the state of Alabama’s cancer risk and mercury standards.

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