Beginning Monday, July 13, the northbound lane of Dewey Avenue from NW 10th Street to NW 11th Street and the westbound right-turn lane on NW 10th Street from the roundabout to Dewey Avenue will temporarily close for private construction. The closure is anticipated to last through the end of August.

Should've been a cowboy. Ended up with a hard hat. 🤠👷🚧 This spring, work began on the Stockyards Streetscape Project as part of the Better Streets, Safer City sales tax program. Crews are: 🚶 Improving sidewalks 💡 Installing pedestrian lighting 🛣️ Milling and overlaying streets

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our annual July 5 Waterway Clean Sweep. Our 30 amazing volunteers cleaned up Wiley Post Park and Wheeler Park, collecting more than 2,025 lbs. of trash to help keep our waterways beautiful.

It's hot. Let's keep kids safe. Oklahoma is ranked 49th out of 51 for child car deaths, for all states + Washington, D.C., for the last 27 years. See the stats, learn how to prevent it: www.noheatstroke.org #HeatSafety

When in doubt, refer to this graphic. Only call the fireworks hotline to report illegal fireworks: 405-297-2222. Stay safe. Be smart. We borrowed this idea from the Greensboro Police Department.

Leave fireworks to the professionals. Consumer fireworks are illegal in OKC city limits. Catch an amazing (and safe) professional show instead: - July 2: OKC Comets - July 3: OKC Comets, Frontier City, OKC Phil - July 4: OKC Comets, Frontier City, OKANA Resort

Oklahoma City’s Waterway Clean Sweep program and @okcparks.bsky.social are recruiting volunteers to pick up trash in two parks along the River from 9 a.m.- noon on July 5. (Reminder: fireworks are illegal in OKC) People can register at okc.gov/WaterwayCleanSweep.

Beginning Tuesday, June 30, NE 1st Street at Russell M Perry Avenue will temporarily close to install a water line at 330 NE 1st Street. All affected parties will still have access in and out using Central Avenue. The closure is anticipated to last through Friday, July 10.

Beginning Monday, June 29, the intersections at NW 2nd Street and Western Avenue AND at NW 5th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue will temporarily close as the railroad removes out-of-service tracks. The closure is anticipated to last through Friday, July 10.

What a week. We officially opened the $19 million MAPS 4 Diversion Hub. This 35,575 sq. ft. facility will provide comprehensive services as people navigate and exit the legal system. Mayor Holt called it a "national model" for altering the trajectory of lives in crisis.

Several online City services will be offline starting at 6 p.m. June 25 and will be restored by 8 a.m. June 29. You will not be able to: - Submit permits, fees or licenses. - Submit Action Center requests via okc.gov or the app. - Access the response tracker. - Schedule inspections online.

Your map app may be recalculating now that the May Avenue bridge over NW Expressway is gone, but not to fear. Temporary signals are in place to direct drivers to divert from May Avenue. Please drive carefully through the work zone.

Beginning Tuesday, June 23, the two inner lanes of Reno Avenue between Ron Norick and EK Gaylord will be temporarily closed. There will still be eastbound and westbound traffic, and streetcar service will not be impacted. Sheridan and Broadway Avenues have reopened.

Updates from 6/22 storm: The signal pole on the north side of I-40 at the southwest corner of Shields Boulevard suffered severe damage during this morning’s storm. A temporary traffic signal will be in place on Shields, heading south across the I-40 bridge, until a replacement pole can be installed.

NW 23rd Street Streetscape update: Western Avenue is temporarily closed at NW 23rd Street while crews install a sanitary sewer and water line. Drivers can still access NW 23rd, but the lanes are narrowed.

UPDATE (4 p.m. 6/18/26): We previously shared inaccurate information about the I-44/NW Expressway/Classen Circle project. See the correct plan below. • Starting Monday, June 22, at 8 p.m., eastbound I-44 will be narrowed to one lane near the eastbound NW Expwy on-ramp.

Beginning Monday, June 22, the northbound lane of Lyrewood Lane at Wilshire Boulevard will temporarily close through June 26. The lane will be closed to replace ADA wheelchair ramps at the mid-block crossing in the median and at the ramp on the southeast corner of the intersection.

Tell me why, starting tomorrow (June 18) at 10 a.m., May Avenue traffic at NW Expressway will be diverted to the temporary detour. It's because major changes are underway, including the bridge's removal. Drivers, use extra caution. Let's all practice patience as this construction takes place.

It is hot today. Is it important to learn about the difference between heat exhaustion and heat stroke? The answer could save your life or someone else’s. Heat stroke is an emergency. #HeatSafety

Temporary🚦signal incoming: May Ave and NW Expressway progress continues with a temporary traffic signal installation and the upcoming bridge removal. The light will be in place for the rest of the project (2 years). Thank you for your patience as we complete this major project.

NW 23rd Street Streetscape update: Western Avenue will temporarily close at NW 23rd Street beginning Monday, June 15, as crews install sanitary sewer and a water line. Drivers can still access NW 23rd, but the lanes are narrowed.

This heat and humidity are no joke. Here are three tips to stay cool: 1. Stay indoors with AC as much as you can. 2. Drink fluids, even if you’re not thirsty, but avoid caffeine & alcohol. 3. Take cool showers or visit a splash pad. #HeatSafety More tips: www.cdc.gov/climate-heal...

UPDATE (6/10/26): This closure has been canceled.

The intersection of NW 9th Street & Shartel Avenue will be closed from June 11–17 to repair roadway damage caused by a recent water main break. Please be aware that this closure will impact access to the hospital.

Almost finished: SW/SE 59th Street from High Avenue to SW 54th Street. (Think I-35, west to I-44.) This project includes resurfacing, intersection improvements and sidewalks along the route. The $10.3 million joint ODOT & OKC project will be completed early next month.

Fireworks are still prohibited in OKC city limits. The firework ban in OKC includes sparklers, snakes, bottle rockets and all other consumer-grade fireworks. www.okc.gov/News-article...

History in the making. The groundbreaking for OKC’s new multipurpose stadium isn’t just about sports—it’s a hub for future generations. 2028 is right around the corner. Let’s get to work! www.okc.gov/News-article...

Alert for trail users! 🚨 We have a partial collapse of West River Trail because of erosion and rainfall runoff near SW 8 west of Council Road. The trail is down to one lane in some areas, so please be extremely careful. Repairs are expected to take a few months.

The community is invited to help name a new, larger-than-life sculpture to be installed outside the MAPS 4-funded OKC Louisa McCune Animal Welfare Center. View a rendering of the artwork and vote for your favorite name at vision.okc.gov/naming-okc-a.... Voting closes June 30, 2026.

The Mother Road is about to be brighter. "Kicks 66" began the journey to the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum early this morning. Check out the progress next time you're on I-44.

REMINDER: Trash and Recycling Services scheduled for Monday, May 25, will be rescheduled to WEDNESDAY, May 27, since City offices will be closed Monday for the Memorial Day holiday. As always, please set your trash and recycling carts to the curb no later than 6 a.m.

May 20 UPDATE: This work has been delayed due to rain. We do not have a new work date at this time.

Feels odd posting when it's 56 degrees in OKC, but the heat is coming.

The City is launching a new, user-friendly open data platform. Explore expanded datasets, improved search tools and detailed metadata in our live beta version. Check it out, compare features and share your feedback before our August 2026 launch: vision.okc.gov/data

Upcoming construction 🚧: The City and ODOT will begin a two-year project to replace the May Avenue bridge over NW Expressway. Beginning May 26, the northbound May Ave. ramp will close, and the southbound ramp will intermittently close, as needed. www.okc.gov/News-article...

Let's get LOUD. The Western Conference Finals start tonight.

NW Expressway has two eastbound lanes closed at Rumsey Road (4705 NW Expressway) due to an emergency waterline break. Contractor will begin repairs today. Please drive cautiously, especially with workers in the area.

Starting at 7 p.m. on May 20, the intersection of Melrose Lane and N Rockwell Avenue (in all 4 directions) will be closed to repave the intersection and complete a major waterline project. Repairs are expected to take 4 to 6 hours. Message boards are set for public notice in the area.

Don't be Tim "The Tool Man" Taylor. Get your re-roofing permit. The City now requires people to get a re-roofing permit before beginning significant roof removal, repair or replacement work. The requirement applies to all single-family homes and duplexes within OKC limits.

Downtown road closure: The northbound lane of Robinson Avenue between Robert S Kerr Avenue and Dean A McGee Avenue will temporarily close beginning Monday, May 18, through mid-June to allow for repairs to private utilities.

Oklahoma City’s Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center will be closed for maintenance and staff training on Thursday, May 14, and will reopen on Friday, May 15. www.okc.gov/News-article...

How about some good news to start your week? The eastbound NW 10th Street bridge opened to traffic today. Westbound traffic is still narrowed to one lane while the pavement is striped. This $10.5 million #OKCBetterSafer project replaced both bridges on NW 10th Street.

OKC is warning the community about an ongoing spoofing scam in which residents are receiving text messages stating they need to pay a traffic violation or risk losing their license. People who receive a text demanding payment for a traffic citation should not click the link.

Downtown lane closures: EK Gaylord Boulevard (northbound and southbound) will be narrowed between Sheridan Avenue and Reno Avenue, and northbound lanes will be narrowed just south of Reno, from May 8-22. Closures are needed to conduct utility work for the Continental Coliseum.

Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH) launched in OKC one year ago today. Since then, MIH has expanded the city’s response to behavioral health, mental health and overdose-related needs while making a real impact on residents. okc.gov/mih

May in Oklahoma brings the highest flood risk 🌧️ It's true even with this bout of drought. Heavy rains and storms can quickly lead to dangerous flooding - stay alert, know your routes and be prepared. It’s Flood Awareness Month. More info here: www.okc.gov/Infrastructu...

Heads up, trail users: you will probably notice construction work next to the bridge on the Oklahoma River between Eastern Avenue and I-35. Crews are working to repair this sinkhole. We're not engineers, but we presume it goes to the center of the earth. Please stick to the trails! 👟

OKC is celebrating two anniversaries in mental health response. May 2024 | Crisis Intervention Advisory Group formed May 2025 | Mobile Integrated Healthcare launched Together, we’re shaping public safety to connect to the best support for people's needs. youtu.be/6YnNDQ9STnA?...

Beginning Monday, May 4, Classen Boulevard from NW 67th Street to NW 69th Street, including the intersection of Classen Boulevard and NW 68th Street, will temporarily close for approximately two weeks for a drainage repair. Detours will be marked.

PSA: Embark is informing the public that private property owners in Oklahoma City may issue parking notices to people who park on their property without permission. Property owners may legally restrict parking on their private property and often contract with private firms to issue violations.