New Sapulpa road provides faster access for emergency crews

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Feb 24, 2023
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KJRH.com By: Amanda Slee

February 24, 2023

SAPULPA, Okla. — Normally new roads add convenience or ease traffic, but leaders in Sapulpa told 2 News a new stretch of road could save lives and homes.

Before the road was built, a bridge made it impossible for first responders to respond quickly to a neighborhood there. Now, the new Ozark Drive connects Taft Ave. to Ozark Trail. It cuts down on emergency response times by about 15 to 20 minutes for those who live along Ozark Trail.

“I think it's awesome. It's been needed for decades actually," said Sapulpa resident Jim Brock.

The road had a ribbon cutting to officially open it just last week.

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