Section of East Gray Street, between Porter & Ponca, to be impacted by intersection pavement work beginning September 5

A section of East Gray Street, between Porter Avenue and Ponca Avenue, will close to thru-traffic on 9/5/23 for intersection pavement work, in conjunction with the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project. Construction will impact approximately 50 feet of East Gray Street to the east of Porter Avenue; access to businesses and homes in the area will be available by way of Ponca Avenue. Drivers should adhere to all traffic signage placed.

The intersection is expected to be reopened 9/8/23, weather permitting.  Drivers are encouraged to use alternate routes during this closure period to avoid delays.

 

History of the Project

In April 2019, citizens of Norman voted in favor of a Bond Issue to finance the local share of 19 transportation improvement projects. Two of the 19 bond projects are the Porter Avenue and Acres Street Intersection Bond Project, and the Porter Avenue Streetscape Bond Project. The Porter Avenue Streetscape Bond Project consists of design and construction of streetscape elements along the Porter Avenue corridor between Robinson Avenue on the north and Alameda Street on the south.  The total construction cost for the project is approximately $5.1 million. Of that, approximately $2.8 million will be paid by federal grant. The remaining $2.3 million will be paid for through the City of Noman 2019 Bond Program. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation conducted a bid opening on October 20, 2022, for the Porter Avenue Streetscape 2019 Bond Project.  The low bidder was SAC Services, Inc. of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.  ODOT awarded the project on November 7, 2022.  Project work has and will continue to occur intermittently due to supply chain challenges and accommodations in regard to community convenience and weather elements. It is expected to be fully completed by Spring 2024.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is administering the construction of this project, with the assistance of Atkins and cooperation of the City of Norman.

Proposed improvements include:

  • New sidewalks
  • Driveway consolidation or elimination (access management)
  • Decorative roadway and pedestrian lighting
  • Landscaping
  • New curb and gutter
  • New Decorative Traffic Signals
  • Pedestrian safety improvements

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