Construction happening on multiple local roads
A construction worker operates a machine between Mustang Road and Sara Road on SW 15th Street on June 24. (Photo by Jacob Sturm)
By News Staff
Multiple roads are either under construction or will be soon.
HIGHWAY 152 CLOSED STARTING JULY 1
The ODOT project to widen Highway 152 is in full swing! Starting July 1, Highway 152 will be CLOSED to through traffic from US 81 to Mustang. The alternate route will be SW 59th Street. Please be aware of the closure which will be for several months.
For those needing to access a location on SH 152, you will need to access from the closest North/South street.
Just a reminder, Ordinance 7-1-8 discusses Road Closure Barricades for temporary highway closings. It is unlawful to drive through, under, over or around the barricades to enter the closed area. This violation’s fines and costs are $562 due to the safety risk for the workers. Also, removal of barricades is addressed in Ordinance 5-5E-11. The fines and costs associated with this violation are $825.
Please be cautious as you travel through the detour. The speed limit for SW59th is 45mph.
Additionally, SW 15th street between Mustang Road and Sara Road is under construction. People can still enter the John Kilpatrick Turnpike on-ramp, but here not able to cross clear to Sara from Mustang Road during the work.
