About 20 Residents of the Gritz Acres addition met with Kingfisher County Commissioner Mike Sparks on Wednesday, May 29, at the Gathering Place to discuss upcoming road improvements and community infrastructure plans for the area. Gritz Acres is located along E. Conoco Rd. (E640 Rd.) and extends south on Mitchell Rd.
Sparks outlined his strategy to address road conditions using cost-effective techniques like grinding and double-chip, and seal. He contrasted this method with the significantly higher cost of traditional four-inch overlays, noting that chip and seal costs about $100,000 per mile compared to up to $800,000 for overlays.
Sparks also outlined the plan to repair Conoco Rd from Hwy 81 to S Mitchell, all of S Mitchell between Conoco and Exxon Rd, and all of Exxon Rd between S Mitchell and Hwy 81.
Other action items discussed include setting a consistent 35 mph speed limit, coordinating with residents on driveway culvert installations, and addressing drainage and sinkhole issues before major repairs begin.
Photos by AAH Jack Quirk
About The Author
