January 2025
Help Shape Oklahoma City's 2025 Bond Program
Oklahoma City residents have until Jan. 15 to drop a pin on the map at okc.gov/go and tell the City leaders where they have infrastructure needs in their neighborhoods and community.
Since October, residents have contributed 3,393 ideas of projects they would like to see included in a general obligation (GO) bond election planned for fall 2025. Ideas range from street repaving, widening and traffic lights to sidewalks, drainage, park improvements and more.
GO bonds are the City’s most important tool for funding major infrastructure projects. Bond projects have been used since before statehood to pay for the City’s critical infrastructure and are determined based on street and bridge ratings, planning studies, the City Council’s priorities, operating impact and resident survey results.
The City has hosted eight community meetings and more than a dozen pop-up events to solicit project ideas from residents.
 The original 1967 Midwest Boulevard bridge over Crutcho Creek was closed several years ago following an inspection that revealed significant structural issues.
 In response, the City began the design process and pursued funding for replacement. Once funding was secured with ARPA funds a contractor was hired to begin construction.
The old bridge was removed in October 2024, but during construction, an unforeseen gas line conflict was discovered. Construction was delayed until it could be resolved with the utility company.
Construction is progressing, the new bridge is expected to be completed and open by summer 2025.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we worked to resolve these issues and improve OKC's infrastructure.
Household Hazardous Waste Center Closing for Remodel
Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center at 1621 S Portland Ave will close for maintenance starting February 11 through March 13, 2025.
“Services will not be available during the remodel," Environmental Protection Superintendent Derek Johnson said. "We ask residents to drop off items before February 11, and save all their HHW chemicals until the facility reopens in March.”
During the closure, floors will be refinished with a protective coating to prevent hazardous chemicals soaking through the concrete flooring. This maintenance helps improve employee safety and environmental protection.
The center's normal hours are Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
The Collection Center accepts a wide variety of hazardous materials from residents’ homes year-round. The types of products accepted include gasoline, automotive fluids, batteries, pesticides, weed killers, swimming pool chemicals and paint-related products.
The Center is operated by the Stormwater Quality Division of the Public Works Department. Visit okc.gov/hhw for a list of materials the center accepts. For more information, call (405) 682-7038.
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