*   NOTICE - WATER SERVICE OUTAGES   *

The project currently underway on “A” Street involves relocation of the water line and installation of a new drainage system.  A newly designed water line is being installed to replace sections of the old system within the original town site (inside the levee), and a new drainage infrastructure will solve long-time flooding problems.  The contractor is working diligently to avoid old water lines, but unforeseen problems often occur when dealing with old systems, particularly one that has reached its 46th year in existence.  Since minimal, if any, records were maintained years ago during the various installation phases, workers today are often working with the unknown.

Whenever possible, advance notice will be given to the citizens of water shut-offs.  Due to the nature of this project, service interruptions are occurring that are uncontrollable.  Be assured the water outages that have been occurring are not due to neglect or carelessness by Contractor or Public Works personnel.

Interruptions in service will be as few and short in duration as possible as the City and its Public Works Department strive to provide up-to-date amenities to the citizens.  We ask everyone for patience and understanding during the construction project.

AS A PRECAUTION, RESIDENTS AND BUSINESS OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO MAINTAIN A SUPPLY OF BOTTLED WATER FOR FUTURE WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS.

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 U.S. 75 & 111th STREET OVERPASS PROJECT

Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun a construction project to replace the traffic signal at U.S. 75 & 111th Street with an overpass.  Work also includes ramp improvements & access road on the west side of U.S. 75, between 111th Street South & 121st Street South.  Estimated time to complete this project is one year.

Access and detour routes are currently being built, and work on the junction will start when those are completed.   The temporary detour road for 111th Street will be built north of the current intersection.  Lanes will be kept open on U.S. 75 during peak travel times (6-9am & 3-7pm) Monday thru Friday.

For traffic updates, visit ODOT Traffic Advisories and click on US-75 111th St. project.

U.S. 75 traffic at 111th Street in Jenks will have the following construction characteristics:

• New detoured intersection with signals like the present one.

• At some non-peak hour times, U.S. 75 may be reduced to one lane for bridge support construction activities.

• While major roadway construction is, of course, inconvenient, we all look forward to this long anticipated improvement which will be a very significant safety improvement as well.

• ODOT and its contractor (Tulsa's Manhattan Construction) will do their best to make construction transitions logical and as safe as possible.

• Local traffic in Jenks should avoid the construction area whenever possible by using 33rd West Avenue west of U.S. 75 or Elwood east of U.S. 75.

 STREET IMPROVEMENTS
"K" Place - 5TH Street to Arkansas River
5th Street - "J" Street to "K" Place

Beginning Monday/October 26, the intersection of 5th and "J" Streets will be closed for street improvements.  “J” Street will be closed to thru traffic at 3rd Street.

5th Street will be closed to thru traffic at “F” Street.  There will be access to Grace Living Center and the Early Learning Center from “F” Street.  Access to the JPS baseball facility from 5th Street will be closed.  “K” Place will be closed to thru traffic east of 3rd Street.

These closures will be for approximately 3 - 4 months.

 "A" STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Construction on Oklahoma Department of Transportation's "A" Street Improvements project will begin the week of October 19.  Paragon Contractors will begin construction and tree removal activities at 2nd & "A" Street.  There will be lane closures and temporary traffic stoppages as crews cut down and remove trees along the work zone over the next several weeks.

The project includes construction of curb and gutter, sidewalks, stormwater drainage, street overlay, and upgrade of the railroad crossing.  It will extend from 5th Street west to Cedar Street and south on Cedar Street to Main Street.  In addition, a concrete drainage box will be constructed on Main Street (Cedar Street to Date Street), crossing Main Street to Date Street and extending south on Date (Main Street to Veterans Drive) that will discharge into Veterans Park Pond.  Contact Loyd Bell (City of Jenks Engineering Technician) for additional information at 299-5883.

111th & Elm Street Improvements

Sections of Elm Street near the Creek Turnpike currently have temporary striping in place until the final layer of the roadway has been completed.  After the final paving layer is completed, final striping will be done.

As Elm Street improvements continue, motorists will be encountering various detours and lane redirection/closures.  Temporary striping, barrels, and cones will be placed throughout work zones at 111th Street and Elm Street to direct traffic to the appropriate lanes.

All improvements for this project are scheduled to be completed Fall 2010.

-  PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY THRU CONSTRUCTION AREAS  -