Public Notice: Streetcar Service Suspension and Municipal Meeting Updates

Temporary Suspension of OKC Streetcar Service

Effective Wednesday, February 18, 2026, the Oklahoma City Streetcar service will be temporarily suspended to facilitate critical construction activities related to the new OKC Arena. This suspension is scheduled to remain in effect through Sunday, February 22, 2026. To minimize the impact on commuters, EMBARK will provide a bus shuttle service operating every 25 minutes along the Downtown Loop during standard hours. Residents and visitors should note the following service details:

• Shuttle buses will serve all 22 streetcar platforms on the Downtown Loop.
• The Bricktown Loop will not be operational during this period.
• Thunder Game Day shuttles will continue to operate as scheduled for home games.
• Streetcar and shuttle rides remain free of charge through July 5.

Traffic Advisories and Lane Closures

In conjunction with arena construction, several lane closures are active in the downtown corridor starting February 18. Motorists are advised to follow posted detour signs and expect minor delays in the following areas:

• Sheridan Avenue: One eastbound lane closed from Ron Norick Boulevard to South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard.
• Reno Avenue: One westbound lane closed from South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard to Robinson Avenue.
• I-44: Ongoing narrowing and ramp closures near SH-152/Airport Road continue through spring 2026.

Public Meeting Cancellations and Schedules

The City Clerk’s Office has announced the cancellation of several public trust and commission meetings previously scheduled for Wednesday, February 18, 2026. Impacted meetings include:

• Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Commission
• Oklahoma City Redevelopment Authority
• Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority

Conversely, the Oklahoma Corporation Commission will hold its Regular Meeting today at 1:30 p.m. at the Concourse Theater in the Will Rogers Memorial Office Building. Additionally, the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) Board of Investors is scheduled to convene for its quarterly meeting.

Public Service Reminders

The City of Oklahoma City reminds residents that bulky trash collection schedules will change for approximately 64,000 customers beginning March 1, 2026. Impacted residents in the central corridor should have received a postcard detailing their new collection dates. Furthermore, the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) reminds providers that, as of February 1, 2026, prior authorization is no longer required for low-dose CT lung cancer screenings (CPT 71271) for eligible members.