Norman residents, take note: as of tomorrow, Gray Street will see another shift in traffic patterns. According to the City of Norman's latest update, construction will advance its chess pieces to the south side of the street for continued improvements, including new parking and pedestrian pathways. Expect lane closures, this time swaying from the north to the south, weaving a tighter path for motorists traversing Porter Avenue westward.
The dance of development on Gray Street is part of a broader symphony composed back in 2019 when voters gave a thumbs up for financing transportation projects via a Bond Issue. This particular movement of the harmony includes a conversion from one-way to two-way traffic, embracing a streetscape replete with new accoutrements like decorative paving, lighting, and landscaping. Motorists should keep their eyes open for shifting detours, which may vary with the tempo of construction.
Ellsworth Construction, LLC, won't miss a beat as they press on with the city-backed tune of upgrades on Gray Street. The project flaunts a $7.5 million price tag, with a lion's share of $4.9 million arriving through federal grants, leaving a smaller portion, $2.6 million to be paid through the City's 2019 Bond Program, as reported by the City of Norman's announcement.
