ODOT Hart St & 281 Project for Oct. 16
First, the City of Alva extends its deepest gratitude to its water customers for their outpouring expressions of grace during our recent projects. Projects of this magnitude have been decades in the making and do not happen without inconvenience and even hardship.
The next project will be to cut and cap the line at Hart St. and US 281. Unlike the Murray Dr. project, there are significantly fewer unknowns based on what crews learned during the Murray Dr. project.
The service interruption for this project will affect a very small area between Davis and US 281 on Hart Street. The adjacent neighborhoods may experience minimal water pressure issues.
The duration of this work should be less than 2 hours.
Of course, we make no guarantees when addressing these decades old issues that are impacting the highway project, but at least this one looks pretty cut and dry.
Work will begin Thursday 10/16/2025 between 4pm and 5pm.
We will provide updates as the project gets underway, if there are any unanticipated issues.
Thank you, as always, for your continued patience and understanding.
First, the City of Alva extends its deepest gratitude to its water customers for their outpouring expressions of grace during our recent projects. Projects of this magnitude have been decades in the making and do not happen without inconvenience and even hardship.
The next project will be to cut and cap the line at Hart St. and US 281. Unlike the Murray Dr. project, there are significantly fewer unknowns based on what crews learned during the Murray Dr. project.
The service interruption for this project will affect a very small area between Davis and US 281 on Hart Street. The adjacent neighborhoods may experience minimal water pressure issues.
The duration of this work should be less than 2 hours.
Of course, we make no guarantees when addressing these decades old issues that are impacting the highway project, but at least this one looks pretty cut and dry.
Work will begin Thursday 10/16/2025 between 4pm and 5pm.
We will provide updates as the project gets underway, if there are any unanticipated issues.
Thank you, as always, for your continued patience and understanding.
ODOT PROJECT UPDATE - Water Service Interruption - 10/15/25 Update #3
Mach Energy has completed the cut and cap on the waterline at the Murray Drive project.
City crews are turning water on, as of 5am, and customers are beginning to get water restored to their properties.
Low water pressure may continue to be an issue until the system is fully charged. If customers continue to experience service interruption after 6-7am, please call 580.748.2685.
We appreciate the men who worked through the night on this project. Once again, the oldest parts of the City’s water distribution system threw some challenges our way.
We hope the inconvenience was not overly burdensome, but we do understand the hardship our residents have faced. We will continue to try to mitigate as many outages as possible, as more repairs of this nature are anticipated.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding.
Mach Energy has completed the cut and cap on the waterline at the Murray Drive project.
City crews are turning water on, as of 5am, and customers are beginning to get water restored to their properties.
Low water pressure may continue to be an issue until the system is fully charged. If customers continue to experience service interruption after 6-7am, please call 580.748.2685.
We appreciate the men who worked through the night on this project. Once again, the oldest parts of the City’s water distribution system threw some challenges our way.
We hope the inconvenience was not overly burdensome, but we do understand the hardship our residents have faced. We will continue to try to mitigate as many outages as possible, as more repairs of this nature are anticipated.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding.
ODOT PROJECT UPDATE - Water Service Interruption - 10/14/25 Update #1
Crews have begun work on the waterline cut and cap at the Murray Drive project.
Water pressure will be low and/or completely interrupted in the areas adjacent to Lincoln Elementary, including Share Drive, the Myers Addition, and adjacent neighborhoods.
We will keep you posted if any unforeseen issues arise.
Crews have begun work on the waterline cut and cap at the Murray Drive project.
Water pressure will be low and/or completely interrupted in the areas adjacent to Lincoln Elementary, including Share Drive, the Myers Addition, and adjacent neighborhoods.
We will keep you posted if any unforeseen issues arise.
ODOT PROJECT UPDATE - Water Service Interruption
During excavation for the US 281 Highway Construction project, multiple undocumented water lines have been discovered. These lines are no longer needed in the City of Alva water distribution system and must be cut and capped in order to construct the highway.
This will require multiple service interruptions, the first of which crews have scheduled for 10/14/25 beginning at approximately 8pm.
The impacted area will be at Murray Drive on US 281 including the Myers Addition, Share Drive, Murray Drive, and adjacent neighborhoods. This will cause low to no water pressure during the project which is anticipated to have a duration of 2-4 hours.
Other City of Alva water customers may experience low pressure during this portion of the project.
We will provide updates as the project begins and until service is restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
During excavation for the US 281 Highway Construction project, multiple undocumented water lines have been discovered. These lines are no longer needed in the City of Alva water distribution system and must be cut and capped in order to construct the highway.
This will require multiple service interruptions, the first of which crews have scheduled for 10/14/25 beginning at approximately 8pm.
The impacted area will be at Murray Drive on US 281 including the Myers Addition, Share Drive, Murray Drive, and adjacent neighborhoods. This will cause low to no water pressure during the project which is anticipated to have a duration of 2-4 hours.
Other City of Alva water customers may experience low pressure during this portion of the project.
We will provide updates as the project begins and until service is restored.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
UPDATE #3: Emergency Water Line Break at Flynn and Hunt
Emergency repairs were completed at approximately 12:00 am. All water service has been turned back on.
This one was quite the challenge. The crews truly battled to make this repair. The water supply to this section of line was never able to be turned off due to valve failures. All the work was performed on a “hot” 6” pressurized line.
We truly appreciate everyone’s relentless efforts to restore service to our water customers.
If your pressure is not restored by morning, please call 580.748.2685.
Emergency repairs were completed at approximately 12:00 am. All water service has been turned back on.
This one was quite the challenge. The crews truly battled to make this repair. The water supply to this section of line was never able to be turned off due to valve failures. All the work was performed on a “hot” 6” pressurized line.
We truly appreciate everyone’s relentless efforts to restore service to our water customers.
If your pressure is not restored by morning, please call 580.748.2685.
UPDATE #2: Emergency Water Line Break at Flynn and Hunt
As previously stated, the emergency water line break at Flynn and Hunt Streets may interrupt service to water customers north of East Maple Street from Hunt Street to Third Street. Adjacent areas should remain with water service, but can expect low pressure.
We are able to estimate the necessary repairs will take approximately 4 hours.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
As previously stated, the emergency water line break at Flynn and Hunt Streets may interrupt service to water customers north of East Maple Street from Hunt Street to Third Street. Adjacent areas should remain with water service, but can expect low pressure.
We are able to estimate the necessary repairs will take approximately 4 hours.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
UPDATE #1: Emergency Water Line Break at Flynn and Hunt
The emergency water line break at Flynn and Hunt Streets may interrupt service to water customers north of East Maple Street from Hunt Street to Third Street. Adjacent areas should remain with water service, but can expect low pressure.
As we are able to estimate the necessary repairs, we will provide an update on anticipated duration of time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The emergency water line break at Flynn and Hunt Streets may interrupt service to water customers north of East Maple Street from Hunt Street to Third Street. Adjacent areas should remain with water service, but can expect low pressure.
As we are able to estimate the necessary repairs, we will provide an update on anticipated duration of time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Emergency Water Line Break at Flynn and Hunt
The City of Alva is currently working an emergency water line break at Flynn and Hunt Streets. The nature of the damage and necessary repairs are still unknown at this time, as is the extent to which water customers will be affected.
As we are able to, we will provide updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The City of Alva is currently working an emergency water line break at Flynn and Hunt Streets. The nature of the damage and necessary repairs are still unknown at this time, as is the extent to which water customers will be affected.
As we are able to, we will provide updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Proposed Water Main replacement Schedule (FAP Project)
Alva, Oklahoma
Phase 1 - Choctaw Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street (Completed)
Phase 2 - E Maple from Meno to Hunt Street
Phase 3 - Hunt Street from Maple to Flynn
Phase 4 - Apache Drive from Oklahoma to 14th Street
Phase 5 - Fair Street from 14th to 11th Street
Phase 6 – 4th Street from Oklahoma to Flynn
A timeline will be posted as soon as we know the exact dates.
Alva, Oklahoma
Phase 1 - Choctaw Street from 4th Street to 2nd Street (Completed)
Phase 2 - E Maple from Meno to Hunt Street
Phase 3 - Hunt Street from Maple to Flynn
Phase 4 - Apache Drive from Oklahoma to 14th Street
Phase 5 - Fair Street from 14th to 11th Street
Phase 6 – 4th Street from Oklahoma to Flynn
A timeline will be posted as soon as we know the exact dates.
UPDATE #2: New Senior Citizen Center Water Project
The City of Alva water department will be checking valves today to prepare for tomorrow’s tie ins. The areas that could be affected could include businesses and residents north of Flynn to Santa Fe, from College to Noble St. If you are affected today, you will be affected tomorrow during the tie ins that need to be done for the senior citizen center.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The City of Alva water department will be checking valves today to prepare for tomorrow’s tie ins. The areas that could be affected could include businesses and residents north of Flynn to Santa Fe, from College to Noble St. If you are affected today, you will be affected tomorrow during the tie ins that need to be done for the senior citizen center.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
UPDATE: Phones and internet are back in service at City Hall
City Hall is experiencing outage with our phones and internet at this time. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will update as soon as we know more. Our lobby is open from 8-5. Thank you !
UPDATE #1: New Senior Citizen Center Water Project - Scheduled Outage
Due to unanticipated issues with the scheduled water line tie ins for the new Senior Citizens Center, this work is being rescheduled for Tuesday October 7, 2025, after the school busses run. City of Alva crews will be utilizing today and Monday to prepare for the new scope of work.
There are therefore no planned outages today or Monday, but Tuesday morning the affected area will remain between 2nd and 4th Streets and Choctaw and Santa Fe Streets. Tuesday, we will anticipate no water service to this area, and potentially low to no water pressure in the adjacent areas for approximately four hours.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Due to unanticipated issues with the scheduled water line tie ins for the new Senior Citizens Center, this work is being rescheduled for Tuesday October 7, 2025, after the school busses run. City of Alva crews will be utilizing today and Monday to prepare for the new scope of work.
There are therefore no planned outages today or Monday, but Tuesday morning the affected area will remain between 2nd and 4th Streets and Choctaw and Santa Fe Streets. Tuesday, we will anticipate no water service to this area, and potentially low to no water pressure in the adjacent areas for approximately four hours.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
New Senior Citizen Center Water Project - Scheduled Outage
On Friday October 3, 2025, the City of Alva will be tying in the new water lines for the new Woods County Senior Citizen Center.
Work will begin after the busses run. The neighborhoods directly affected will be between 2nd and 4th Streets and Choctaw and Santa Fe Streets. Water service will be completely interrupted for approximately four hours in the affected area. Adjacent areas may also experience low or possibly no water pressure.
Of course, if any unanticipated repairs are discovered, the work may not be able to be completed in the anticipated timeframes. We will keep you updated the best we can.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
On Friday October 3, 2025, the City of Alva will be tying in the new water lines for the new Woods County Senior Citizen Center.
Work will begin after the busses run. The neighborhoods directly affected will be between 2nd and 4th Streets and Choctaw and Santa Fe Streets. Water service will be completely interrupted for approximately four hours in the affected area. Adjacent areas may also experience low or possibly no water pressure.
Of course, if any unanticipated repairs are discovered, the work may not be able to be completed in the anticipated timeframes. We will keep you updated the best we can.
Thank you in advance for your patience and understanding.
UPDATE: Emergency Water Line Breaks
All repairs are complete and water service should be returning to normal.
If you experience continued low pressure or no pressure, please call 580.748.2685
All repairs are complete and water service should be returning to normal.
If you experience continued low pressure or no pressure, please call 580.748.2685
9/30 Emergency Water Line Breaks
The City of Alva Water Department is currently working two water line breaks that may cause low to no water pressure to parts of town.
Crews speculate the greatest impact will be north of Oklahoma Boulevard.
The repair needs and duration are still being assessed at this time. As more information becomes available we will send updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
The City of Alva Water Department is currently working two water line breaks that may cause low to no water pressure to parts of town.
Crews speculate the greatest impact will be north of Oklahoma Boulevard.
The repair needs and duration are still being assessed at this time. As more information becomes available we will send updates.
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Final Update #7 on the ODOT Water Line Relocation Project for 9/22-9/24
All tie ins are finished. Water is being turned back on. If you don’t have any water by 6:30 am, please call 580.748.2685 and we will get someone out to check.
All customers should anticipate a return to regular pressure by no later than mid-morning. Call the service line if you continue to have low pressure.
We truly appreciate the crews from Mach Resources who performed the majority of this work as ODOT’s contractor. We could not have done this without our great support from Myers Engineering. And of course, all of our Public Works crews, especially our Water crew, were vital to the completion of this water line relocation.
Thank you to the ladies who ensured these project updates went out, and thank you to everyone who took the time to help share the updates.
We planned for a four-hour routine tie in project, but finished with a complicated 12” line replacement under a US Highway. We have come to expect our projects won’t be routine - marrying our old infrastructure to the new. With a nice little rain storm added to the mix, we’re glad to have this wrapped up with no additional issues and no one getting hurt. All the professionals did a great job recognizing the problems and coming up with solutions as they encountered them.
As has been the case throughout this project, we have appreciated everyone’s patience and understanding.
All tie ins are finished. Water is being turned back on. If you don’t have any water by 6:30 am, please call 580.748.2685 and we will get someone out to check.
All customers should anticipate a return to regular pressure by no later than mid-morning. Call the service line if you continue to have low pressure.
We truly appreciate the crews from Mach Resources who performed the majority of this work as ODOT’s contractor. We could not have done this without our great support from Myers Engineering. And of course, all of our Public Works crews, especially our Water crew, were vital to the completion of this water line relocation.
Thank you to the ladies who ensured these project updates went out, and thank you to everyone who took the time to help share the updates.
We planned for a four-hour routine tie in project, but finished with a complicated 12” line replacement under a US Highway. We have come to expect our projects won’t be routine - marrying our old infrastructure to the new. With a nice little rain storm added to the mix, we’re glad to have this wrapped up with no additional issues and no one getting hurt. All the professionals did a great job recognizing the problems and coming up with solutions as they encountered them.
As has been the case throughout this project, we have appreciated everyone’s patience and understanding.
Update #6 on the ODOT Water Line Relocation Project for 9/22-9/23
Not much to update. The rain from last night and the unexpected break this afternoon deteriorated the site conditions requiring crews to take additional safety precautions. This has slowed the work, but everything is proceeding accordingly.
Continue to anticipate low or no water pressure in the affected areas, with the Myers Addition and adjacent businesses on Highway 281 experiencing the bulk of the water service interruption.
All should be returning to normal by morning. Low water pressure may still be an issue early morning but there should be water service to all customers.
If you don’t have water in the morning, please call the City of Alva service line and we will get someone out to check. That number is 580.748.2685.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Not much to update. The rain from last night and the unexpected break this afternoon deteriorated the site conditions requiring crews to take additional safety precautions. This has slowed the work, but everything is proceeding accordingly.
Continue to anticipate low or no water pressure in the affected areas, with the Myers Addition and adjacent businesses on Highway 281 experiencing the bulk of the water service interruption.
All should be returning to normal by morning. Low water pressure may still be an issue early morning but there should be water service to all customers.
If you don’t have water in the morning, please call the City of Alva service line and we will get someone out to check. That number is 580.748.2685.
Thank you for your continued patience and understanding.
Update #5 on ODOT Water Line Relocation for 9/22-9/23
Due to an unanticipated failure of the temporary work from last night, the water line tie in scheduled for 4PM today will begin effective immediately.
Customers affected by the service interruption last night can expect to be affected similarly this afternoon and evening until the tie in is complete.
We will keep you posted if the situation changes.
Due to an unanticipated failure of the temporary work from last night, the water line tie in scheduled for 4PM today will begin effective immediately.
Customers affected by the service interruption last night can expect to be affected similarly this afternoon and evening until the tie in is complete.
We will keep you posted if the situation changes.
Update #4 on ODOT Water Line Replacement Project for September 22-23
Without restating all of the previous updates, there is one final tie in to complete this project. Project leaders determined that since water was restored overnight, this would be best to complete at 4pm this afternoon, ensuring people had access to their water throughout the day.
There are much fewer variables impacting this final tie in and the service interruption should be minimal, but water customers should anticipate low or no water pressure for up to about four hours while the work is being completed.
Not as a guarantee, but hopefully some reassurance, the condition of the old line where the remaining tie in is needed, is known and appears to be suitable. This is unlike yesterday which the condition of the old line was not known until it was cut to make the tie in.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding.
Without restating all of the previous updates, there is one final tie in to complete this project. Project leaders determined that since water was restored overnight, this would be best to complete at 4pm this afternoon, ensuring people had access to their water throughout the day.
There are much fewer variables impacting this final tie in and the service interruption should be minimal, but water customers should anticipate low or no water pressure for up to about four hours while the work is being completed.
Not as a guarantee, but hopefully some reassurance, the condition of the old line where the remaining tie in is needed, is known and appears to be suitable. This is unlike yesterday which the condition of the old line was not known until it was cut to make the tie in.
Thank you again for your patience and understanding.
