A streetscape in NW OKC will soon begin. How Uptown 23rd has prepared

The Oklahoman By Maria Guinnip and Jessie Christopher Smith

Jan. 7, 2026

After a decade of planning, a long-awaited streetscape project to improve pedestrian safety for the NW 23rd corridor is finally moving forward.

The $9.3 million improvement project in the Uptown 23rd District is set to begin construction on Jan. 12 and is expected to last about 18 months, city officials said. Business owners and neighboring residents alike have long requested better pedestrian protections along the traffic-heavy NW 23rd thoroughfare.

Spearheaded by Rudy Construction, the redesign of the iconic Route 66 corridor will stretch between Western Avenue and Broadway Avenue, enhancing and rejuvenating infrastructure while creating a more walkable environment.

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