Avery Drive stabilization project starts Nov. 19 to preserve historic Tulsa roadway

KTUL by Laqunta Dixon

November 4, 2025

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A major stabilization project along Avery Drive is set to begin Nov. 19, marking the start of long-term improvements to one of Tulsa County’s most historic and scenic roadways.

Originally built in 1958 and named after Cyrus Avery, known as the “Father of Route 66,” Avery Drive has long faced challenges from shifting ground conditions, leading to pavement cracks and surface depressions.

To address these issues, Tulsa County will use a soil anchoring system — a method also employed by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation — that involves drilling deep anchors into the bedrock to stabilize the terrain beneath the road.

The goal is to prevent future ground movement and extend the life of the roadway. View the full article: KTUL.com