Owasso Opens New Public Works Facility and Advances Major Road and Trail Projects

Owasso Opens New Public Works Facility and Advances Major Road and Trail Projects

Owasso continues to invest in the infrastructure and public facilities needed to support steady growth in one of the Tulsa metro’s fastest-expanding communities. Recent milestones include the opening of a much larger Public Works complex, progress on a key roadway project, and expansion of the city’s trail system.

New Public Works Facility Opens

The City of Owasso held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in June for its new Public Works facility located off 116th Street near Owasso Sports Park. The complex includes a 17,000-square-foot administration building, field operations space, a fleet building, maintenance facilities, and enclosed storage. Total building space exceeds 77,000 square feet on a 62-acre site.

Public Works Director Roger Stevens noted that the previous facility, occupied since 1999, had been outgrown for roughly a decade. The new complex gives crews the room, organization, and equipment storage needed to respond more efficiently as the city continues to grow. Officials describe the investment as one that will serve residents for decades.

96th Street Widening and Roundabout Planned

The city is advancing design work on a major improvement project along 96th Street North between Mingo Road and Garnett Road. Plans call for expanding the roadway to three lanes with a center turn lane and median, adding sidewalks and bike lanes, and constructing Owasso’s first major roundabout at the intersection of 96th Street and Mingo Road.

The project also includes a new entrance designed to improve traffic flow and safety at Bailey Elementary School during drop-off and pick-up times. Design is approximately 60 percent complete. Construction is targeted to begin in fall 2027 and is expected to take 12 to 15 months. The work is part of the city’s long-term transportation master plan.

Trail System and Quality-of-Life Investments

Owasso has purchased nearly 187 acres near 76th Street North and Mingo for the future Ranch Creek Trail system. The land will support walking, biking, and multi-purpose paths. Construction on the trail project is expected to begin in the coming seasons.

In the Redbud District, construction continues on the new Eddy Gibbs Library. Commercial activity remains strong, with a new 20,000-square-foot Goodwill store and donation center recently opening along 135th East Avenue and additional businesses locating or expanding along major corridors.

Supporting Continued Growth

Owasso’s combination of public-facility upgrades, roadway capacity projects, and trail expansion reflects a practical approach to managing growth. City leaders emphasize that these investments improve daily services while preparing the community for additional residential and commercial development.

Residents can expect continued design work on the 96th Street project and ongoing activity related to the new Public Works complex and trail planning in the months ahead.