The City of Oklahoma City is seeking public input on a major project for Western Avenue and Memorial Road, as well as the resurfacing of NW 122nd Street from Western Avenue to Santa Fe Avenue. The project will make significant improvements to enhance safety and traffic flow and:

Happy Thunder Day, OKC. Whether you're coming home or visiting, "we don’t want [you] to forget what Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Thunder have accomplished.” 14 championship banners are featured at OKC Will Rogers International Airport, joined by an outdoor sign as drivers exit the airport.

3:10 p.m. (10/20) update - The concrete has been cleared. The road is fully open.

🚨 Drivers should expect traffic delays at NW 164th Street and Portland Avenue through evening rush hours due to spilled concrete in the roadway.

🎃🐾 DOGtober Fest is Almost Here! 🐾🎃 📅 Saturday, Oct. 18 | 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 Earlywine Park PLUS: Low-Cost Vaccine Clinic! Protect your pup -- check out the event flyer for pricing and details!

OKC voters approved a historic $2.7 billion general obligation bond on Oct. 14. - Proposition 1 – Streets passed with 84.66% approval (28,822 votes) - Proposition 2 – Bridges passed with 85.04% approval (28,888 votes) - Proposition 3 – Traffic systems passed with 82.26% approval (27,931 votes)

When OKC residents go to the polls tomorrow, they will vote on 11 propositions that make up the $2.7 billion bond program. See the sample ballot in the photos of this post.

Ward 2 Councilman Sam Bowman is remembered as a tireless community advocate, and his work has been memorialized with a plaque at Swatek Park. Read more: www.okc.gov/News-article...

Downtown road closure: Dean A. McGee Avenue at Broadway Avenue will be temporarily closed starting Thursday, Oct. 9. The contractor will reopen eastbound traffic using steel plates or temporary paving once the trench excavation is complete.

It may have been foggy today, but these kids were walking on sunshine. For #WalkToSchoolDay, John Rex students and families joined the City for a morning stroll downtown. It was a fun event to remind kids to look both ways before crossing the street and to always have a buddy on their adventures.

ONE WEEK AWAY. Oklahoma City residents will head to the polls Oct. 14 to vote on a proposed 2025 bond. The $2.7 billion bond includes 11 propositions to fund critical infrastructure and community improvements. Learn more at okc.gov/bond25.

Could you go a week without driving? Or even one day? One of OKC's councilmembers is carless. She takes public transit. Another councilmember often rides his bike. Could you step out of the driver’s seat and into the reality of millions who rely on walking, biking or transit every day?

Join Storm Water Quality this Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9 to 11 a.m. for a Waterway Clean Sweep. It’s a great way to give back by removing litter and debris from natural areas and along waterways. Sign up at okc.gov/WaterwayCleanSweep.

The countdown for the 2025 OKC Bond special election is on. Voters will head to the polls Oct. 14. The bond includes $2.7 billion to fund 547 projects within 11 propositions, addressing growing infrastructure needs, maintaining past investments and enhancing the quality of life for residents.

Join the fun with OKC Parks at our FREE youth fishing derby this Saturday! Kids ages 5-15 receive a free rod, reel, tackle, and bait while supplies last. Come learn how to cast, tie knots, and more at Dolese Youth Park! Registration isn't required, but it is helpful: https://ow.ly/v3U350WOnLw

After years in the making, Plaza Calle Dos Cinco became a reality this week. The new outdoor multicultural plaza in Historic Capitol Hill is located on Harvey Avenue between SW 24th and SW 25th Streets, next to the historic Templo De Alabanza and surrounded by small businesses.

Reminiscing about the Oklahoma State Fair? As part of OKC’s newest public art, make your memories last forever. Jenny Sabin Studio invites you to share Fair Park photos. Submit memories at tally.so/r/3yjqqB by Sept. 30. The images will be stored in a 3D-printed time capsule inside “Bolt Tower.”

Multiple downtown lane closures from Sept. 29 to Oct. 27. - The two eastbound lanes of Sheridan from Ron Norick Boulevard/Robinson Ave to South E.K. Gaylord will be closed. - The two westbound lanes of Reno from South E.K. Gaylord to Thunder Drive/Robinson Ave will be closed.

Join us for the Ward 4 Public Safety Advisory Board Info Session at the Pete White Health and Wellness Center, 6 p.m. on September 25, to learn more about the board’s purpose, activities and accomplishments. More information: www.okc.gov/News-article...

Everyone is invited to an Affordable Housing Forum at Metro Tech’s Springlake Campus Conference Center, 1900 Springlake Drive, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. tonight, Sept. 23. www.okc.gov/News-article...

Join Ward 4 Councilman Todd Stone today from 4–6 p.m. at the Pete White Wellness Center, 4021 S. Walker Ave. Ask questions about the 2025 OKC Bond and learn more about projects in your neighborhood. If you're heading home from work, this spot is just south of downtown. www.okc.gov/News-article...

Are you registered to vote in OKC? Registered OKC voters can vote in the 2025 OKC Bond special election on Oct. 14. Make sure you’re registered by Sept. 19 to participate. Learn more: okc.gov/bond25.

TONIGHT: Ward 5 residents can meet with Councilman Hinkle and City staff to discuss projects proposed in OKC's 2025 Bond election. Sept. 15, 6–8 p.m. — Ward 5, Southwest OKC Public Library, 2201 SW 134th St. www.facebook.com/share/1K4uAC...

Work begins on a Streets Development Impact Fee project at NW Expressway and Hefner Road. The project is anticipated to last through the end of the year. Thank you for your patience as we complete this necessary intersection upgrade.

1:30 p.m. 9/9/25 - Emergency closure downtown: The northbound lane of Broadway Avenue at Main Street will temporarily close for the next 30 minutes to an hour for private utility repair.

Street updates: Eastbound NW 13th Street from Broadway Avenue to Oklahoma Avenue is temporarily closed for street repair Sept. 8-12. Robert S Kerr Avenue from Hudson Avenue to Walker Avenue is also temporarily closed for street repair Sept. 8-12. Access to parking will be maintained.

Looking at you, Ward 2. Councilperson James Cooper is hosting an OKC 2025 Bond open house this Thursday, Sept. 11, at 5:30 p.m. at the Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center at OCU. Folks can speak directly with City staff about the proposed bond projects.

🚧 NE OKC Road Closure: N Kelley Avenue, just north of NE 36th Street, is closed through Sept. 15 to repair a sinkhole and storm drain.

Tomorrow: Join Councilman Camal Pennington at his Ward 7 town hall and 2025 Bond open house. - 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4 - Alpha Community Foundation of Oklahoma, 3401 NE 16th St.

OKC residents will vote on a proposed 2025 bond program on Tuesday, Oct. 14. If passed, the $2.7 billion bond will fund critical infrastructure and community improvements across the City. Ahead of the election, Oklahoma City is offering several ways residents can learn about the bond package:

City of OKC offices, Municipal Court and Animal Welfare are closed Monday, Sept. 1, for Labor Day. No trash & recycling collection on Monday – make-up day is Wednesday, Sept. 3. Free fare for OKC buses, OKC Streetcar, RAPID and OKC PLUS Zone 1 ADA Paratransit on Monday. www.okc.gov/News-article...

Heads up, downtown commuters. NW/NE 6th Street between Oklahoma Avenue and Broadway Avenue will temporarily close from Tuesday, Sept. 2, through Sunday, Sept. 7, for private construction. The intersection of NW 6th Street and Broadway Avenue will also temporarily close Sept. 2-5.

Parents and caregivers can learn how to protect kids online and recognize online dangers at a free town hall meeting on Aug. 27 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Western Heights High School's auditorium, 8201 SW 44th St. Register at lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/hzxxcjy or call (405) 534-4040.

If you took Oklahoma history in junior high, there’s a good chance you never learned about one of the state’s most influential early leaders — Charles Gasham “Gristmill” Jones. Today, city and county leaders unveiled a life-size bronze sculpture honoring Jones.

Downtown closure: Hudson Avenue from NW 5th Street to the alley north of NW 5th Street will temporarily close starting Monday, August 25, through Friday, August 29, for private construction.

Everyone is invited to a town hall and open house with Ward 7 Councilman Camal Pennington at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4, at the Alpha Community Foundation of Oklahoma, 3401 NE 16th St. www.okc.gov/News-article...

Downtown road closure: Beginning Friday, Aug. 15, eastbound Robert S Kerr Avenue from Harvey Avenue to Hudson Avenue will temporarily close for private construction until mid-October 2025.

While everyone will remember the Jim Norick Arena, these changes don’t erase the decades of memories for thousands of patrons. Remember how screaming fans sounded like they could blow the roof off the place? Well, this morning, Former Mayor Ron Norick got to do just that. 🤯 youtu.be/UrPL0c9YJJU

What should her name be?! Meet our new Fish OKC hatchery dog! She was adopted this week from OKC Animal Welfare to be a working dog at our city fish hatchery. Vote in our poll to name the news OKC Parks team member! 🐾🦆 vision.okc.gov/help-name-ok...

Downtown street closure: The eastbound lanes of Robert S. Kerr Boulevard from Robinson Avenue to Broadway Avenue and the southbound lanes of Broadway Avenue at Robert S. Kerr Boulevard will be closed from Thursday, August 7, through Friday, August 15, for a private utility repair.

It's baaacccckkk! OKC travelers can enroll in Global Entry onsite at OKC Will Rogers International Airport during a three-day event on August 19, 20, and 21. Travelers can enroll and schedule an appointment online at the Department of Homeland Security's website: ttp.dhs.gov.

Work progresses on OKC's Strong Neighborhood Initiative project for the Calle Dos Cinco Plaza in Capitol Hill. It stands on Harvey Avenue between SW 24th Street and SW 25th Street. The plaza will feature colorful art, a gazebo stage and other amenities that reflect the neighborhood’s Latino culture.

UPDATE (7/31): A roofing permit is not required for maintenance work in areas of 500 square feet or less OR on new construction. Starting Aug. 1, contractors or property owners must get a roofing permit before beginning SIGNIFICANT roof removal, repair and/or replacement.

Starting Aug. 1, contractors and property owners must get a roofing permit from the City of Oklahoma City before beginning any roof removal, repair and/or replacement. This applies to all single-family homes and duplexes within OKC limits. Learn more about roof permits: www.okc.gov/News-article...

UPDATE: The bridge detour schedule has changed. NW 23rd Street at Kilpatrick Turnpike will close Aug. 5-8. Sara Road at Kilpatrick Turnpike will close Aug. 8-11.

Starting Monday, 7/28, NW 23rd Street at the John Kilpatrick Turnpike (I-344) will temporarily close through Friday, 7/31, for bridge repairs. Once complete, crews will move to the bridge at Sara Road and I-344 through Wednesday, 8/6. Detours will be marked. Timeline is weather-dependent.

We need your input! If you walk, bike, drive or use mobility devices, please take this 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help improve OKC's safety. English survey link: www.surveymonkey.com/r/english_2025 Spanish survey link: es.surveymonkey.com/r/spanish_2025

Residents are invited to attend the Human Rights Commission's (HRC) July 23 meeting to learn about human rights in public accommodations. The meeting will be at 6 p.m. July 23 at City Hall, Third Floor Council Chamber, 200 N. Walker Ave. It’s open to all ages. www.okc.gov/News-article...

Beginning Tuesday, 7/22, Post Road, south of SE 55th Street, will temporarily close for 30 days to allow for water line relocation. Detours will be marked.

The eastbound NW Expressway, just west of Council Road, is narrowed for repair work through the end of next week. Please look at the map for the small section of road affected near the credit union and collision center.