Downtown Sand Springs waterline project to begin in September

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The City of Sand Springs has announced plans to improve a critical downtown waterline component beginning next month. The $479,000 construction project was awarded during last night’s Sand Springs City Council meeting and will replace an existing water line service along the northern alignment of East Broadway Street from North Main to North Washington Avenues.

“The new line will be upgraded from older two and four inch service lines to become an eight-inch water line. The old line had deteriorated, exhibited leaking issues and has been identified for replacement,” stated Jesse Vaverka, Engineer with the City. This waterline project is part of the City’s ongoing program to replace existing waterlines across the City which have surpassed their useful life.

To lessen impact on downtown business owners and visitors, the new line will be constructed below westbound asphalt lane portions of East Broadway Street and not within the sidewalk. The City’s goal is to help downtown merchants better maintain normal business operations during construction. The primary inconveniences during construction should include several phased road closures of the westbound lanes only, and some temporary displaced downtown parking.

The waterline contract calls for approximately 75 days of construction, but with potential weather delays the work may extend beyond that. Traffic cones, detour signage and message boards will be put in place to help vehicles navigate the impacted area.

Downtown businesses should not experience any water service disruptions throughout the project. Businesses should expect a short water service transfer lasting a few hours later on in the project schedule as the new water line is placed into service and the old line is abandoned.

Citizens with questions about the project may contact Community Development Director Grant Gerondale at grant@sandspringsok.org.

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