Can you please give an update on the repairs to the bridge on Tuxedo Blvd over the Caney River? The westbound lane has been restricted to one lane for months and months.
What happened was: The Caney River Bridge has been limited to one lane for westbound traffic since January, when a pothole in the inside lane required temporary repair. The reason a more permanent solution wasn’t made is that the bridge was already set to receive a $1.2 million rehabilitation, funding for which was approved by voters in the 2020 General Obligation Bond Election. So it seemed a better use of taxpayer funds to address the problems with the bridge at one time, during the rehabilitation project.
Where we are now: Funding for the rehabilitation project has been issued and plans were recently completed. Engineering staff is in the process of finalizing the plans, and the project should be ready to bid in September. Construction is expected to start later this year and will take about a year to complete.
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Is there an update on Jimmy’s Egg?
According to the Community Development Department, work is complete and a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued for the Jimmy’s Egg restaurant, which will open in the former McAlister’s location at 2330 S.E. Washington Blvd. The company is reportedly training personnel and hopes to open in the next couple of weeks.
Is something going in the old Tuesday Morning building?
City records indicate 5 Below will occupy the space, which is located in the Shops at Turkey Creek shopping center, formerly the site of Kmart. Permits have been issued and the company reportedly hopes to open the store by the end of the year.
What’s going in next to the Homeland Store on Madison?
According to the Community Development Department, a “non-specific retail space” is being constructed at this location. The builder is Futonix, a Tulsa construction company. The building contains two spaces that will be leased. The Community Development Department has no further information or target date for completion at this time.
How are things coming along on Whataburger?
Civil plans have been approved and building plans are under review for the new Whataburger restaurant, which will be located in the former Hunan’s Restaurant location at 1350 S.E. Washington Blvd. According to the Bartlesville Development Authority, the company hopes to open the Bartlesville location by the end of the year.