Drivers in Edmond should prepare to adjust their routes as lane closures are set to begin next Monday along Santa Fe Avenue. The traffic disruptions are due to road work meant to widen the stretch between Del Simmons Drive and Covell Road, with the plan to add a lane on the east side of Santa Fe. According to an update from the City of Edmond, posted on their official website, the closures are intermittent and necessary for the completion of the new lane and asphalt overlay as part of a larger city-wide infrastructure enhancement.
While the construction is expected to create a more efficient detour route, especially toward Kelly Avenue, and improve the overall flow of traffic, residents are advised to be prepared for slower travel times and periodic stoppages. The city has made efforts to alert motorists through signs and will have flagging operations actively managing the flow of vehicles around the work zones. As reported by the City of Edmond, this road work is a segment of a substantial $5.45 million overlay project aimed at revamping local thoroughfares.
The estimated timeline for the construction is approximately five weeks, weather permitting. Motorists will want to keep an eye out for conditions that might otherwise disrupt this schedule. The city's patience during this time is appreciated as they work to enhance transportation infrastructure. For detailed information on the road work and expected closures, residents and commuters can visit the City of Edmond's official notice.
Seeking to minimize the traffic disruptions, the City of Edmond encourages motorists to actively adjust their travel plans during the upcoming weeks to avoid delays. "The completion of the Santa Fe project will help provide a better detour path – with an additional lane and longer right-turn queue to get back towards Kelly Avenue – for most of the time needed to complete the intersection improvements project at Danforth Road and Kelly Avenue," per the statement on the City of Edmond's website.
