Road construction past deadline
Published: May 4, 2010
Despite an April 16 completion deadline, construction on Jenkins Avenue is still unfinished, leaving many OU students without a key route between the north and south ends of campus.
Inclement weather delayed construction on an underground maintenance tunnel and moving underground utilities took longer than expected, OU spokesman Jay Doyle said by e-mail. Jenkins Avenue has been closed since Feb. 15.
Doyle said the crew faced unexpected difficulties when public utilities were relocated.
Jenkins Avenue is expected to reopen before the fall semester begins, Doyle said.
In January, Doyle said the project would benefit multiple facilities on campus.
“Work will begin on a utility tunnel that will provide chilled water, steam and electricity for new buildings, including Devon Energy Hall, Gaylord Hall Phase II, Old Science Hall and the Student Academic Services Center,” Doyle said.
“In addition, a storm sewer serving the Lindsey Street area will be replaced. Sections of Lindsey Street between George Street and Jenkins Avenue will be reduced to two lanes beginning Feb. 8. Two-way traffic will be maintained, but turning lanes will be closed.”
Comments
andre86w 1 year, 9 months ago
Inclement weather? WTF. It's been quiet this spring.
TheJR 1 year, 9 months ago
This construction is ridiculously inconvenient, especially at peak driving times. Quite annoying.
thegerman41 1 year, 9 months ago
Or so they say...
NormanNow 1 year, 9 months ago
Yay a former CAC chair Jay Doyle tells us absolutely nothing, CAC is worthless. Come on the weather has not been that bad to delay it for what looks like over a month.
Bubba 1 year, 9 months ago
Uh, this is just groan-worthy. Inclement weather, in the spring? You've got to be kidding. Spring IS inclement weather. This should have been factored in. I've secretly believed all along they are building an underground access tunnel for athletes. Still, Fall? This is far more than an inconvenient sensation in my posterior aspect. Come on!
-Bubba
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