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ODOT approves interim four‑way stop at Airport and Perkins; company to fund signal redesign, city says
Summary
City staff told the council that the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved interim four‑way stops at Airport Road and Perkins Road and that a private company described as a Google data‑center firm will fully fund the design and construction of a future signalized intersection, with construction expected within about a year once designs are reviewed.
During officer reports at the April 6 meeting, city staff announced that the Oklahoma Transportation Commission had approved converting the Airport Road and Perkins Road intersection to a four‑way stop as an interim safety improvement. Staff said warning signs are in place and that the change addresses rising traffic volumes in the area near a new hub.
Staff added that a future signalized redesign is already in design and that a private company — described in the meeting as a Google data‑center company — has committed to pay for the full design and construction costs. "Google went ahead and stepped up and said that they would take on the full cost of the design and construction," a staff member said, and city staff said ODOT will review the designs before construction. The staff estimate provided a general timeline of construction occurring within about a year, contingent on design review and permitting.
Councilors described the intersection as a priority given nearby development and said they appreciated the private partner stepping forward to expedite improvements. The announcement followed council discussion of growth and planned construction in that corridor.
