"K" PLACE CONSTRUCTION
                                   

UPDATES

Friday / Feb 3

Due to construction activity to replace a water line just east of 1st Street on "K" Place, "K" Place will be closed to through traffic from Birch Place to 2nd Street.  This closure is planned for Friday, Feb. 3rd.  If weather prevents this construction activity on Friday, it will be done on Monday, Feb. 6th.  Through traffic will have to use 2nd Street and Birch Place/Birch Street to "F" Street to get around the closure.

The reconstruction of "K" Place between the Union Pacific Railroad and Jenks levee at 5th Street is in cooperation between the City of Jenks, Tulsa County “4 To Fix” Program and State & Federal transportation departments.  Anticipated project time is approximately 6 months with an estimated completion date in July.

This project includes reconstruction of the roadway, adding curb and gutter and other drainage improvements, and a sidewalk on the south side of the street.  The roadway will be reconstructed in a manner that will maintain the existing residential collector nature of the street and provide an overall facelift to the street and neighborhood.

During construction the roadway will be open to local traffic only with signs directing traffic through the construction zone.  Initially traffic on “K” Place will be reduced to west bound only from 5th Street to Elm Street to allow the contractor to install underground drainage and other utility improvements.  Access to adjoining side streets will be available throughout the duration of the project.

Residents whose driveways directly connect to “K” Place should expect periods where access will be temporarily unavailable due to construction work.  Every effort will be made by the contractor to ensure access to the driveways at the end of each work day. 

Any questions related to construction issues can be directed to Chuck Miller, Infrastructure Inspector, 918.808.7096 or email cmiller@jenksok.org.

2009 International Residential Code (2009 IRC) Adopted

On July 15, 2011, the 2009 IRC was adopted with modifications by the Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission (OUBCC).  The 2009 IRC is the minimum building code for all One-andTwo-Family and Townhouse Residential Construction (Building, Plumbing, Mechanical, Fuel Gas & Electrical) throughout the State of Oklahoma. 

Beginning September 6, 2011, the 2009 IRC will become effective in the City of Jenks.

2009 IRC Modifications

       STREETS CLOSED - Village on Main Project

The following streets remain closed for construction activity related to Village on Main development project:

• South 9th Street/Riverfront Drive from the southern most access to Tulsa Teachers Credit Union to Apache Place.
  
• East Apache Place from 9th Street/Riverfront Drive to the eastern most residential property.
  
• East Apache Street from 7th Street to the east, including 8th Street.

Access will be maintained to Tulsa Teachers Credit Untion and residential properties on these streets.

MAP - STREET CLOSINGS

Drivers are advised to obey all traffic control signs in construction zones.  When streets are closed or lanes are barricaded off in a work zone, it is for the safety of workers and the general public.  Construction workers and equipment operators, not expecting traffic to be on a closed street, could walk out from behind a vehicle or move equipment into the path of vehicles violating closed work areas.

If you move or drive around a construction work zone sign, you are breaking the law and subject to a traffic citation.   Due to numerous violations of this nature, Jenks police will be watching all construction work zones for traffic violations such as speeding and driving around or moving construction road signs.

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