Drivers bracing for a stretch of inconvenience may find solace in the long-term benefits of the slated intersection improvements at Danforth Road and Kelly Avenue in Edmond. The project kicks off September 8, entering a city known for its bustling roads with an agenda to streamline flow and enhance safety. City of Edmond officials announced that the intersection, currently serving approximately 50,000 vehicles daily, scored highest in crashes among all city intersections in 2024.
With a $9 million price tag, the overhaul intends to introduce dual left turn lanes on each leg of the congested crossroad and additional right turn lanes on Danforth and southbound Kelly. Infrastructural changes also call for raised center medians, ADA-compliant sidewalk improvements along Danforth, west of Kelly, and a fresh traffic signal at the juncture of Hawthorne Lane and Kelly. While the promise of smoother commutes is anticipated, road users are advised on upcoming intermittent lane closures, according to the City of Edmond.
The collaboration between the City of Edmond and the federal government has culminated in a partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation managing the build. A cool $2.335 million of the total cost hails from city funds. If weather plays nice and unforeseen infrastructural issues stay at bay, the project is expected to herald completion within a 210-day window, post construction commencement.
