Water Outage Notice – Steel Street Area
Water service will be temporarily shut off today in the area of Steel Street for approximately 2 to 4 hours to allow for a fire hydrant leak repair.
Tree Removal and Road Closure on Harper Road
Beginning Tuesday, June 24, the Public Works Department will begin preparing for the upcoming Harper Road reconstruction by removing trees along the roadway. Harper Road will be closed from Red Vine to NE 10th Street daily from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM for approximately 5 to 7 business days.
Access to Choctaw Church of the Nazarene will remain available to church members via NE 10th Street. However, do not attempt to use the church as a detour, as all Harper Street entrances will be blocked and through traffic will not be permitted.
Please avoid this area if possible.
There is currently a water outage affecting the area around Effie and Norton due to necessary water line repairs.
Estimated restoration time: 2–4 hours.
We appreciate your patience as crews work to restore service as quickly and safely as possible.
Water Outage Update – Old Town/Downtown Area
A contractor has accidentally hit a water line in the Old Town/Downtown area. Crews are currently on-site working to make repairs.
Water service is expected to be restored within the next few hours.
City offices will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth. City offices will reopen on Friday, June 20, for regular business hours: 7:30–11:30 AM.
Waste Connections Update
Waste Connections was unable to service Steele Dr today due to ongoing road construction. They will attempt to return and complete service tomorrow.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
🌼 Thank You to the Master Gardeners! 🌼
We are so grateful for your help with all of our flower bed projects across the city!
🌺 The Veterans Memorial flower bed has now been installed, featuring perennials that, once established, will grow in beauty year after year.
A big thank you as well to the Oklahoma City Community Foundation for the generous grant that made this project possible!
Together, we're making Choctaw beautiful!
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643
Water Service Notice
Water service will be shut off for maintenance and repairs for the remainder of the business day in the area between Grand Ave. and Third St., and Harper St. and Hawkins Ave.
We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we complete this work.
🚧 Community Alert 🚧
There is a road washout on 36th Street between Henney and Hiwassee. Barricades have been placed to prevent vehicles from entering the affected area.
This location falls within Oklahoma City limits, and the appropriate authorities have been notified.
Please avoid this area if possible and use alternate routes for your safety.
The next Public Recreation Advisory Board meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 7:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/public-recreation-advisory-board/2025-public-recreation-advisory-board-agendas/737651
The Eastern Oklahoma County Medical Development Authority will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 11 at 4:00pm. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/eastern-oklahoma-county-medical-development-authority/2025-eoc-mda-agendas/739357
Wildlife & Outdoor Night Is ON Tonight at Choctaw Creek Park!
Join us for Friday Nights in the Park—Wildlife and Outdoor Night is happening as planned!
🚗 Please Note:
The ground is wet, so use extra caution when driving or parking on unpaved surfaces.
The Chamber Auction is also being held tonight in the big pavilion, which means traffic on Harper Road will be heavier than usual. Please be patient, careful, and mindful of others while entering and exiting the park.
We’re looking forward to a great evening and hope to see you there! Stay safe and enjoy the event!
🚧 Road Closure Notice 🚧
3rd Street between Main and Harper will be closed for approximately 5 days for sewer line installation to the school. Please plan accordingly and use alternate routes.
Please note that the following dates have changed since the June newsletter was printed:
Veterans Affairs Support
Veterans can now meet with Veterans Affairs every Friday from 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM at the Choctaw Police Station for resources, guidance, and support.
Blood Drive Rescheduled
The blood drive originally scheduled for Monday, June 30th has been moved to Wednesday, July 3rd.
Thank you for your understanding!
The City of Choctaw offices are closing early due to severe weather. Stay safe everyone.
The City Council/CUA meeting for June 3, 2025 has been canceled due to weather. You can view the cancellation here:
https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/2025-council%2Fcua-agendas/737643.
The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/planning-commission/2025-planning-commission-agendas/737649
🚧 Temporary Water Shutoff – Silvershase Drive 🚧
Water service on Silvershase Drive will be temporarily shut off to allow crews to cap a service line to the main. We appreciate your patience as we work to complete this as quickly and safely as possible.
Thank you for your understanding!
The next City Council/CUA meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00 pm at City Hall. Agendas can be found on the City website at https://www.mychoctaw.org/documents/government/agenda-center/city-council---choctaw-utilities-authority/391470