Heads up, Edmond commuters: if you regularly drive through N. Midwest Blvd, you're in for some detours starting mid-March. According to the City of Edmond's official announcement, this essential thoroughfare will be off-limits to through traffic between E. Covell Road and E. Coffee Creek Road beginning March 17. The cause of the disruption? Oklahoma County (District 3) crews will be busy upgrading stormwater, and drainage infrastructure and giving the road itself a full reconstruction.
While the work is sure to cause some inconvenience, local traffic is still being given a nod. Resident drivers and businesses caught between the closures will have access, a necessary concession to keep the heartbeat of local commerce and community routine pulsing. The county's project is slated to last a sweet spot of 60 to 90 days—though this hinges on the often unpredictable will of the weather.
For those who find themselves impacted by the roadwork, a little bit of planning goes a long way. The City of Edmond has flagged the upcoming project in a statement, suggesting drivers should adjust their routes and time schedules to keep ahead of any road-related headaches. It's the usual drill: anticipate a longer commute, get familiar with alternate routes, and maybe discover some new scenery along the way.
