OKLAHOMA CITY — Demolition work on the former Myriad Convention Center in downtown Oklahoma City continues to progress, with new traffic impacts expected to last through the fall, according to an update from city officials on Friday.
Kristen Torkelson, Arena communications liaison, said the top layer of concrete and insulation is still being removed from the building’s perimeter as part of the ongoing teardown. The former Myriad, now known as the Cox Convention Center, has been undergoing demolition since April 2.
As part of the project, Oklahoma Gas & Electric has begun trenching along South EK Gaylord Boulevard to reroute electrical lines. The work started just south of Reno Avenue and will continue northward across Reno.
Motorists should expect changes to traffic flow. The far-right northbound lane on S EK Gaylord south of Reno is closed, but two lanes remain open. North of Reno, another section of the street will be partially closed, with one northbound lane still accessible.
Pedestrian access around the demolition site remains limited. Some sidewalks are open, but portions are blocked off. However, accessible ramps at all four corners of the site are available for use.
City officials urge drivers and pedestrians to use caution when traveling through the area. The project is expected to continue for several more months.
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