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Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Demolition of former convention center skybridge, north wall planned in June
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Road closures and a temporary shutdown to the OKC Streetcar are scheduled for early June as wrecking crews plan to demolish the north wall of the former convention center, as well as dismantle the pedestrian skybridge. Beginning on the morning of June 9, wrecking crews are expected to demolish the wall, along with the 145-foot-long glass and steel pedestrian skybridge that connects to the Wyndam Grand Hotel, weather permitting, according to the City of Oklahoma City. The bridge is planned to be dismantled into two pieces and is expected to be removed on June 9 and 10. 'Demo crews have been working diligently to remove items from inside the former convention center,' Project Manager David Todd said. 'People will start seeing exciting and dramatic changes to the site of the new arena.' Russell Westbrook set to bring creative ideas to new stadium While the demolition is happening, street closures will be in place for the following areas: Sheridan Avenue from Robinson Avenue to the Century Center Parking Garage will be reduced to one westbound lane. Sheridan will be closed east of the Century Center Garage to South E.K. Gaylord. Detour signs will also be in place. A temporary closure of the OKC Streetcar will also take place while demolition is going on, from June 9 until June 13. EMBARK is expected to operate a bus shuttle for riders along a modified downtown loop that will run from 6 a.m. until midnight, with buses running every 25 minutes. The City states that streetcar fare is required by ticket vending machines or the Token Transit mobile app. Shuttle riders can board at any streetcar platform along the route except for the Century Center stop on Sheridan. Signs will have 'OKC Streetcar Service — Downtown Loop' on them. The City also says that real-time tracking will not be available, and to allow extra travel time. Those who need assistance navigating the streetcar shuttle can call EMBARK Customer Service at 405-235-7433. The call center is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Memorial Day schedule for Oklahoma City services
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Some of Oklahoma City's services may change this Memorial Day. According to the City of OKC, the services schedule for Monday, May 26 is as follows: No trash or recycling pickup. Makeup day is Wednesday, May 28. Bulky waste pickup is not affected. Free fare for RAPID, OKC Streetcar, buses and OKC PLUS. OKC Streetcar operates on a regular schedule. Buses and OKC PLUS operate on a weekend schedule. RAPID operates on a 30-minute frequency from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. EMBARK'S Transit Center Customer Service and 235-RIDE Call Center are closed. 235-PLUS Call Center is open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. LOCAL NEWS: EMSA is sharing safety tips ahead of Memorial Day weekend Closed: City offices. Household Hazardous Waste Collection Center. Animal Welfare. Municipal Court. Pay online at For details about posting bonds over the holiday weekend, visit OKC Parks recreation centers, family aquatic centers, community centers, gyms and senior centers. All outdoor parks open 5 a.m. – 11 p.m. Martin Park Nature Center. Will Rogers Gardens Exhibition Center and Ed Lycan Conservatory. Outdoor grounds open 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
OKC memorial marathon 2025: What roads are closed this weekend? See traffic modifications
Every year, the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon takes to the streets as people cheer and race through one of the four different races. With 25,000 runners expected to participate and 26.2 miles of road to cover, some streets will be blocked off as early as 5 a.m. April 26 and 4:30 a.m. April 27. The April 26 events will start at 7 a.m., while the April 27 events will begin at 6:30 a.m. Some roads will stay closed until the afternoon on both dates. Here are the maps of all the road closures this weekend during the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon. Marathon meals: Restaurant specials and spots to eat along the OKC Memorial Marathon route Road closures depend on the race. The April 26 5K will have some road closures from 5 to 6:50 a.m. and is expected to reopen by 9:05 a.m. On April 27, you can expect closures starting at 4:30 for the half, quarter and full marathons. Several roads and intersections will be blocked off until May 5 for the Festival of the Arts, which is set for April 24-27 in and around Bicentennial Park: The Arts Council Oklahoma City recommends using public transportation during the festival. The OKC Streetcar will be free of charge April 24-27, and it will stop at the library. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC memorial marathon 2025: See road closures on April 26-27
