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In this February 2025 edition of Broken Arrow in Motion, updates include public infrastructure improvements, street widenings, and quality-of-life projects that will bolster our reputation as one of THE best places in Oklahoma to live, work, and play!
At the New Orleans Street Widening Project near NSU, the widening and curb and gutter are now 80 percent complete on the north side of the roadway. Crossland Heavy Construction is now making progress on the south side of the roadway. These improvements are about 25 percent complete. They are adding a curb and gutter and new pavement to the south side, with this road widening project expected to be completed in the fall.
A five-lane widening project is underway on Houston Street from Garnett to Olive. The project includes new sidewalks, ADA curb ramps at the intersections, new traffic signals, signage, and pavement markings.
The intersection at Houston and Olive is closed to north and southbound traffic. Still, the eastbound and westbound traffic lanes remain open. As a reminder, there are no left turns from Houston onto Olive. We understand this is not convenient for some, but restricting the left turn allows a free flow of travel for eastbound drivers and makes it safer for you and the construction team working in that area.
In northeast Broken Arrow, the 37th Street widening project between Albany and Kenosha streets includes widening the roadway to three lanes, with a curb and gutter, drainage system, and an ADA-compliant sidewalk. This project is wrapping up with ditch forming and the cleanup at about 95 percent complete. The road striping will be done as soon as the weather cooperates.
The Highland Park Rugby Field project is just beginning. It will be located at the northeast corner near Oneta Road and 91st Street. It consists of natural turf rugby and soccer fields with parking. It includes 236,000 square feet of natural turf surface. The contractor, Ira Green, has begun the excavation part of the project. We’ll discuss this one in the coming months as it progresses.
Work on The Gardens at Central Park has made significant progress since last month. The sidewalks are completed, the pergola is now constructed, and the trees are planted. The crews will be back once the temperatures get warm enough to finish the rest of the plantings. We expect to celebrate the opening of The Gardens at Central Park this spring.
To read more, go to Broken Arrow in Motion February 2025 on the City's website and watch Broken Arrow in Motion February 2025 with City Manager Michael Spurgeon on YouTube.
DRIVING BA: When you drive along County Line Road between Houston and Kenosha streets, it’s easy to forget the narrow, tree-covered winding curve the two-lane street used to be as it crossed over State Highway 51. Now, this $20.5 million project is a wide, five-lane street with a new longer bridge, improved intersections, and enhanced safety features for drivers and people using the new sidewalks.
This project is one of more than 10 miles of roadway that have been widened in Broken Arrow over the last 10 years, with another 2 plus miles of widening currently under construction.
In this edition of DRIVING BA, City Manager Michael Spurgeon and Asst. City Manager Kenneth Schwab take a look in the rearview mirror to breakdown the history of this road, why it had that weird curve, the partnerships with other governments, and the improvements that now produce a safer and more efficient flow of traffic on this mile stretch. Watch the Driving BA video here.
The City of Broken Arrow celebrated opening a new 6,000-square-foot Quick Service Fleet Maintenance Facility at 1700 W. Detroit St. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 10.
This modern facility focuses on preventive maintenance for the City's expanding fleet of vehicles and equipment. It will allow technicians to efficiently complete routine services, such as oil changes and tire and battery replacements, in one central location.
City Manager Michael Spurgeon welcomed everyone to the event, made introductions, and thanked those who helped complete this project. He also spoke of the importance of the new facility for the City.
"Making sure that we are taking care of the vehicles and equipment in our organization is a top priority for all of our departments," Spurgeon said. "We want to make sure that all of our departments have the very best available to them so they can do a great job for the citizens of our community."
For more, go to Quick Services Facility enhances efficiency.
Emily Rowland, Environmental Division Manager for Engineering and Construction, has been awarded the Oklahoma Water Environment Association Emerging Leader Award.
Rowland, pictured above has been with the City of Broken Arrow for six years. She is the youngest division manager in the Engineering and Construction Department.
"Being awarded this Emerging Leader Award means so much to me," Rowland said. "I feel so honored to know that my contributions have made an impact, especially in a space where so many talented and dedicated individuals are doing incredible work."
Rowland, 29, says she is excited to continue learning and growing in her leadership abilities.
"This 'Emerging' Leader Award is a reminder that this is just the beginning," Rowland said. "There are always opportunities to evolve and contribute, not only in my own field but also to the broader community."
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