TRAFFIC ALERT: Portland Avenue CLOSURE Beginning October 26 Beginning Monday, October 26, Portland Avenue will close between NE 34th Street and NE 24th Street for approximately 200 days (about 6½ months). The closure is necessary for bridge and drainage construction associated with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s (OTA) Toby Keith Expressway project. Drivers should follow posted detour signs and plan for additional travel time. *** Additional Construction Starting October 15 *** Crews will begin work on a related structure alongside Interstate 44 on Thursday, October 15. This work is not expected to affect traffic, but electronic message boards will alert drivers to construction activity near the highway. This work is part of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s Toby Keith Expressway project. The City is sharing this information to help residents and motorists prepare for the upcoming construction.

🚨 PUBLIC NOTICE: WATER LINE BREAK (updated 1:53 PM)🚨 (1:53 PM) Repairs have been completed (11:15 AM) Water service has been SHUT OFF along SE 24th Street, from Main Street to Portland Avenue. The break is located just east of the creek. Repairs are estimated to take 4–6 hours. (9:50 AM) The Newcastle Public Works Authority is responding to a water line break near 311 SE 24th Street. Affected Area: Residents and businesses along SE 24th Street, between Main Street and Portland Avenue, may be impacted by this break. At this time, the extent of the disruption and estimated repair time are not yet known. We will provide additional updates as crews evaluate the situation and more information becomes available.