In this July 2025 edition of Broken Arrow in Motion, you'll see updates on the Arrow Forge Innovation District, the Houston Street Widening Project, the Elevated Water Storage tank, and so much more!  

In addition, this month’s host, Director of Solid Waste and Recycling Jerry Schuber, discusses the Automated Side Loaders that make up the City’s fleet of trash and recycling vehicles.

“Thanks to your and the City Council’s support, these new trucks allow us to collect your garbage and recyclables more efficiently and quickly, reduce our overall costs, and enhance the safety of our employees!” Schuber said. “Alright, let’s stop with the trash talk and get to some projects!” 

Arrow Forge Innovation District. In June, the Broken Arrow Economic Development Authority announced that CSI Aerospace will become the anchor company for the Arrow Forge Innovation District. They are expanding their operations and investing $5.5 million to build a new facility in the district. They will also add 50 jobs to Broken Arrow’s economy over five years. That’s fantastic news! On the ground this month, the contractor is completing the stormwater and sewer systems and installing new lighting at the district's entrance.  

Houston Street Widening Project between Garnett and Olive. The contractor, Becco Construction, is expected to switch the intersection closure to the north side of the roadway later this month or early next month. There have been delays with this project due to an extremely wet spring.  

The subgrade required a geogrid to enhance stability, which was added to the road base, making it firm enough to drive on without causing potholes or rutting. The contractor had to redo several creek structures due to damage to the forms and other materials resulting from flooding in the area. Utility issues have caused another delay. The contractor must complete this work before the south side of the road's curb and gutter can be completed. Once the curb and gutter are in place, the contractor can begin work on the asphalt. During the delays, the contractors’ crew continued to do as much work as possible. They understand that this project is a top priority for the City and are now working on the sidewalk at the intersection. We expect the intersection project to finish later this fall, depending on the weather.  

Highland Park Rugby Field. The goal posts are in place, and the parking lot is now complete. The contractor is laying sod on the field, installing sprinkler controls, and installing a solar panel. 

With the field targeted for completion near the end of July, it will soon be an excellent space for a growing sport in our community.

Infrastructure improvements at Events Park. These improvements are in keeping with the City’s partnership with Venu for the amphitheater project. Parking Lots 1 and 2 are now complete, and striping will begin soon. Paving is underway on Parking Lot 3. The northern portions of 38th and 41st Streets are finished. The crews are now working on the irrigation, landscaping, and light poles throughout the project. With the concrete work on the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on-ramp complete, the cleanup, landscaping, and striping will be underway for the next few weeks. We expect this infrastructure project at Events Park to be completed by late August or September.  

Elevated Water Storage Tank on Lynn Lane and New Orleans Street. The contractor, Landmark Structures, has just completed the 20th and final concrete pour for the base of the brand-new water storage tank. The concrete pours are in eight-foot sections, meaning the elevated water storage tank is already about 160 feet tall. The steel is slowly arriving on site, and once they receive all of the materials, they will start welding the tank. This construction project has been an enjoyable one to watch and is expected to continue until summer 2026. 

Two-million-gallon Tiger Hill Water Storage tank. On the east side of the hill at the corner of Lynn Lane and Kenosha, the contractor has completed two fresh coats of paint on the outside and one coat of primer on the inside of the tank, which has been a Broken Arrow landmark since 1979.  Now, they are welding the seams on the tank itself as a part of its upgrades, maintenance, and repairs.  

Melinda Park addition. The sewer line and water line installations in the northwest part of the City are now complete and in service. The contractor is working on the final stages of the project, including fence and sod installation, sidewalk repair, and cleanup. The entire project is expected to be finished in a couple of weeks. We want to thank the Melinda Park residents for their patience during this project.  

Oak Crest addition. The waterline is approximately 60 percent installed, and about 20 percent has already been tested and connected to the houses in the neighborhood. And as for the sewer line, it is approximately 25 percent complete. The construction crew has completed part of the project south of Toledo Street and is now heading north. We anticipate that the project will progress more quickly in this phase due to the distance between the pipe runs and the manholes. The contractor is simultaneously working on the sod and cleanup. 

Gateway Markers project. These signature Broken Arrow welcome signs are under construction around the major entry points to the city. All of the primary signs have now been installed, and the landscaping and lighting installation is underway. The tertiary signs will follow next once they are finished in the sign shop. The signage is a welcoming addition to the city we call home, and it sets us apart from all the other communities in the area. The 2018 General Obligation Bond funds the Gateway Markers project.