City of Edmond announces Douglas Blvd. closure Oct. 23

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – Edmond City leaders have announced upcoming construction for a section of Douglas Boulevard that will close a portion of the roadway beginning October 23.

According to City leaders, drivers should expect construction to begin at Douglas Boulevard between Coffee Creek and Sorghum Mill roads while a storm sewer pipe is installed.

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The closure is expected to be between Ridge Creek Road – just north of the Coffee Creek-Douglas four-way stop – and the entrance to the Highgarden subdivision. Drivers can expect message boards at the intersections of Coffee Creek-Douglas and Sorghum Mill-Douglas.

There will be no through traffic access, says City leaders. Motorists are encouraged to adjust their travel plans in advance to arrive to your final destination without any disruption.

Construction is expected to be completed by the end of the day on Oct. 30 weather permitting.

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