If you're planning to travel through Northwest Oklahoma City, take note. Due to a necessary repair on a water valve linked to an 8-inch main, there will be some traffic rerouting to accommodate the work. This repair effort is currently unfolding along Northwest 16th Street, stretching between North Rockwell Avenue and North MacArthur Boulevard.
According to OKC Utilities, to get to the troublesome valve tucked beneath the pavement, they have to partially close this slice of Northwest 16th Street. Consequently, those rolling east and west through the stretch from Rockwell to MacArthur will be nudged onto alternative paths, albeit local traffic will sneak through bruises aside. OKC Utilities expects the valve to be working by 8 p.m., unless unexpected issues arise. Meanwhile, about 200 customers may temporarily lose water service as crews work underground.
Lane closures will stick around a bit longer than the wrenches and pipes, lingering until not only is the fix sealed but also the road is restored to its former self. For those who dwell in the Oklahoma City currents, keep an eye on the tides of traffic and perhaps, if you can, store some water before the appointed hour, as per OKC Utilities.
