City of Broken Arrow, OK
02/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/27/2026 15:44
Broken Arrow in Motion February 2026
In this February 2026 edition of Broken Arrow in Motion, City Manager Michael Spurgeon highlights several street projects, shares updates on infrastructure improvements, and provides information about a new project at the Broken Arrow Justice Center.
The Houston Street Widening Project, from Garnett Road to Olive Avenue, is nearing completion. Becco Contractors has one last layer of asphalt and the striping left to complete it. This project includes a 10-foot concrete trail on the north side of the roadway and a 4-foot sidewalk on the south side to improve pedestrian connectivity. This one-mile project took longer than planned due to heavy rain last spring and the need to wait for the utility company to relocate an underground gas line. But the five-lane roadway, with two lanes in each direction and a turn lane, will greatly improve daily commutes.
Looking ahead, Becco Contractors is also the lowest responsible bidder for the next one-mile widening project on Houston Street, from Olive Avenue to Aspen Avenue. Traffic control is in place, and storm sewer pipes and manholes are already on site. The project will continue widening Houston Street to five lanes, along with other improvements, including new curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and an enclosed storm sewer.
Meanwhile, last summer, Paragon Contractors, LLC started rebuilding the intersection at Aspen Avenue and Jasper Street as part of Phase 1 of the Aspen Avenue Improvements Project. They have resurfaced Aspen Avenue south to the Indian Springs Sports Complex, improved drainage, and added new sidewalks and ADA-compliant curb ramps. The contractor is currently removing a 12-inch waterline at the intersection and will start lowering the new waterline this week. Phase 1 of this three-part project should be finished by mid-March.
In addition to these main arterial streets, work is still underway on the street rehabilitation project at the Carriage Crossing subdivision, near South Lynn Lane and East Albany Street. The asphalt is done. Cherokee Pride, the contractor, is now working on the sidewalks, ramps, and concrete panels on Dover Street. The rest of the roadway work should wrap up in early March, and the final touches, such as sod installation, will be completed by late April or early May.
Turning to other work in progress, here's an update on some other infrastructure projects happening around the city. At the Oak Crest subdivision near downtown, the new water line installation is complete, and the sewer line is about 80 percent done. Plus, the concrete crew is working on driveways and sidewalk repairs right behind the waterline crew. The waterline is fully connected, and the sewer line should be finished by mid-March.
Moving south, let's talk about the Elevated Water Storage Tank project at Lynn Lane and New Orleans. The tank bowl was raised a few weeks ago. Now, the crew is welding its top on and will paint it soon. They're also working on the electrical components inside. This project is ahead of schedule and should be done by mid-May.
Belt Construction is finishing Phase 2 of the County Line Trunk Sewer Project also in south Broken Arrow and replacing one of the city's oldest gravity sanitary sewer lines. They recently vacuum-tested the manholes and are now connecting them to the sewer lines. The project should finish in the next few days.
At Events Park, the new pre-engineered metal storage building is almost finished. Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC units are installed. The framing is finished, and drywall is being installed now. This facility should be ready in April for our Parks Department to use.
Now, here's an update on Phase 2 of the New Orleans Street Widening Project. The asphalt and striping are finished, and with that, the roadway widening project is almost done. You may remember that this is part of the city's partnership with Venu for the Sunset Amphitheater at Broken Arrow. A couple of weeks ago, city leaders participated in the topping-out ceremony for the Sunset Amphitheater. The topping-out ceremony is held when the last beam is placed on the highest point in a structure. This is a big milestone for a project that will bring great entertainment to the city and boost the region's economy.
At Arrow Forge in the Innovation District, crews are laying asphalt for interior roads. Once markings are finished, they'll begin digging a stormwater pond in the coming weeks.
Now, there's a new project at the Broken Arrow Justice Center at 2304 S. First Place. The Justice Center was built in 2003 with funds from the 2000 General Obligation Bond. In 2018, voters approved more funding to renovate and expand the jail facilities. As we like to say, promises made, promises kept! Renovations to the kitchen, roof, electronic security, HVAC, and housing units began on February 17 and are expected to finish in about 1 year.
That's all for this month's Broken Arrow in Motion. Many ongoing projects are improving our city, and much of this is possible because of voter-supported General Obligation Bond Funds.
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