For more than two years through surveys and town halls, Tulsans said fixing the city streets is a priority. In November 2008, Tulsans voted to make a sizable investment in the community to provide $451.6 million in funding through the third penny sales tax and a general obligation bond issue. The two funding packages combined represent the largest investment in infrastructure in Tulsa's history.

Because money for street projects approved in 2008 comes from two different sources - the third penny sales tax and general obligation bonds - voters approved two separate propositions. Full Story

See the 2008 five-year projects and previously approved projects currently in progress.

Widening begins on 81st, Memorial to Mingo

The City of Tulsa has begun a widening project on East 81st Street between South Memorial Drive and South Mingo Road. The street will be widened from two lanes to five lanes - two eastbound lanes, two westbound lanes and a center left-turn lane. Full Story