PRESS RELEASE: Traffic advisory around demolition of old OKC convention center


The City of OKC sends this information as posted below:


10/10/25 Demolition Update

Here are the latest demolition updates for former Myriad Convention Center. These updates will be sent out every Friday during this phase.

A diagram showing closed and open lanes for car traffic around the demolition site for the old convention center as of 10/10/2025 (provided)

Current Traffic Advisories

  • OG&E continues trenching on S EK Gaylord to reroute the electrical lines.
  • The far-right lane is closed on S EK Gaylord just south of Reno, but two northbound lanes will still be open. On the north side of Reno, traffic has been reduced to one northbound lane for a half a block.
  • The Oklahoma City Streetcar service will temporarily be suspended and replaced with a bus shuttle from Sept. 29 to Oct. 27 so Midwest Wrecking can install structural shoring to allow additional demolition of the former Myriad Convention Center.
  • The two eastbound lanes of Sheridan Avenue from Ron Norick Boulevard/Robinson Avenue to South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard will be closed.
  • The two westbound lanes of Reno Avenue from South E.K. Gaylord to Thunder Drive/Robinson Avenue will be closed.

Current Demolition Activity

  • Crews have spent the week demolishing the southwest side of the building. They will keep working their way to the north and center of the Myriad Convention Center.
  • A crew continues to drive piles on the north side of the building to prepare for building demolition.

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