Sewer Line Installation Project to Begin on East 21st Street

The multi-phase project will impact traffic in Tulsa's Riverside neighborhood.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 11:07pm

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A road rehabilitation and sewer line installation project on East 21st Street from South Peoria Avenue to Riverside Drive in Tulsa, Oklahoma is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026. The project will be completed in three phases, with East 21st Street open to two-way traffic in the westbound lanes during construction.

Why it matters

This infrastructure project will improve the aging sewer system and roads in Tulsa's Riverside neighborhood, which is a popular residential and commercial area near the Arkansas River. However, the multi-phase construction will cause traffic disruptions for several months.

The details

The project will involve replacing aging sewer lines and repaving East 21st Street from South Peoria Avenue to Riverside Drive. During the first phase, the eastbound lanes will be closed, with two-way traffic flowing in the westbound lanes. In the second phase, the westbound lanes will be closed, with two-way traffic in the eastbound lanes. The final phase will involve repaving the entire street.

  • The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, April 20, 2026.
  • The project will be completed in three phases over several months.

The players

City of Tulsa

The local government overseeing the sewer line installation and road rehabilitation project on East 21st Street.

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What’s next

Residents and businesses in the area should expect traffic delays and plan alternate routes during the multi-phase construction project.

The takeaway

This infrastructure project will improve the aging sewer system and roads in Tulsa's Riverside neighborhood, but the multi-month construction will cause significant traffic disruptions for local residents and businesses.