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Construction project prompts road closure in Owasso
OWASSO, Okla. — Owasso Police are alerting residents in the Hale Acres area to make arrangements for a new route tomorrow as the area near North Garnett Road and East 112th Street North will be closed for construction. The work is expected to begin on Monday, June 29. The...
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Utility projects to cause traffic delays along busy Tulsa streets starting Monday
TULSA, Okla. - Drivers in Tulsa should prepare for traffic delays starting next week as private utility work forces lane closures and narrowing at two busy city stretches. Beginning Monday, June 29, private utility projects will impact traffic along East 51st Street and South Delaware Avenue, according to city officials.
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Drivers rescued, cars damaged as heavy rain floods roads in Tulsa
TULSA, Okla. - Heavy rainfall across Tulsa left several drivers stranded as floodwaters quickly covered streets and intersections. One of the hardest-hit areas was near 41st Street and Sheridan Road, where water covered the roadway and caused multiple vehicles to stall. LaBrandia Lemley said she was driving to work when...
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Jenks adopts downtown master plan; business owners raise parking concerns
JENKS, Okla. - The Jenks City Council voted Tuesday night to adopt a new downtown master plan aimed at making the city’s Main Street corridor safer, more walkable and more inviting. While city planners say the plan is flexible and years away from implementation, some business owners are raising concerns about what proposed parking changes could mean for their livelihoods.
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Heavy rain brings flooding, travel issues across northeast Oklahoma
TULSA, Okla. - Heavy rain on Wednesday morning caused flooding concerns, travel issues, and power disruptions across parts of the Tulsa metro. News On 6 received reports of flooded roadways and vehicles stranded in high water as periods of heavy rain moved through the area. Conditions changed throughout the morning as some streets began to clear while new flooding developed elsewhere.
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Construction to narrow lanes on MLK Jr. Boulevard through June 26
TULSA, Okla. — Lanes along MLK Jr. Boulevard between East Apache and East Zion Streets will be narrowed for construction work. The construction will impact traffic and is expected to last until June 26. Drivers have been asked to follow the detour signs, be cautious while driving in the...
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MetroLink begins process to sell downtown Tulsa transit center, plans new station
TULSA, Okla. — MetroLink Tulsa is taking the first step toward replacing its downtown transit center after the transit authority's board approved moving forward with selling the Denver Avenue station. The vote allows MetroLink to begin the process of hiring a realtor and attorney, marketing the property and searching...
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MetroLink Tulsa offering free rides for National Dump the Pump Day
TULSA, Okla. - MetroLink Tulsa is celebrating National Dump the Pump Day (June 18) by offering free fares for all routes. Dump the Pump Day is a national movement recognizing the advantages of public transit. According to MetroLink Tulsa, those advantages include saving money, reducing emissions, and easing congestion on...
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MetroLink Tulsa announces free systemwide fares for National Dump the Pump Day
TULSA, Okla. - MetroLink Tulsa announced it will offer free fares on all bus and transit routes this Thursday, June 18, in observation of National Dump the Pump Day. The annual event is part of a nationwide initiative designed to emphasize the personal and community benefits of utilizing public transportation over driving individual vehicles. MetroLink officials stated that passengers will not be required to swipe transit cards, purchase tickets, or take any prior action to board vehicles during the all-day promotion.
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Catoosa to use ‘shoo-fly’ diversion at I-44 and 193rd
CATOOSA — Road construction in Catoosa might look a little different than normal. Traffic has been shifted to a new “Shoo-fly” alignment for drivers entering eastbound I-44 from 193rd. Diana Dickinson with Rogers County tells KRMG the shoo-fly detour is a temporary bypass around a construction site.