City of Tulsa AM Winter Weather/City Service Update – December 22, 2022

12/22/2022

The City of Tulsa is responding to winter weather and extremely cold temperatures moving through the area this morning.

Street crews worked yesterday applying brine (water/salt mixture) on bridges, hills and other elevated surfaces. Morning shift crews reported to work at 3 a.m. this morning and are treating the roadways, elevated surfaces and slick spots with salt.

Currently, overpasses and elevated surfaces are getting slick the fastest, so drivers should be overly cautious and aware. If you must be out, make sure to bring a fully charged cell phone and plenty of warm clothing and blankets in case you get stuck, as the cold remains the biggest threat at this time.

Later this afternoon and evening, night shift street personnel will apply additional brine to the roads as needed.

Brine crews will be on standby through Sunday.

More safety and winter weather response information can be found in the City’s December 20 winter weather update online.

City Service Updates
Bulky waste pickup is delayed until tomorrow. On Friday, Thursday bulky waste collections and half of Friday bulky waste collections will occur. And on Monday, the rest of Friday bulky waste collections and all of Monday bulky waste collections will be picked up.

Refuse and recycling crews are continuing to work as long as they can safely do so. If your cart isn’t picked up at its normally scheduled time, it’s asked you leave it at the curb and be patient as crews work to safely get through their routes.

The City’s Development Services department has suspended inspections today. Only emergency gas inspections for pulled meters will occur.

All Municipal Court hearings scheduled for today are being moved to January 10, 2023, for anyone unable to get to the courthouse safely.

As a reminder, City Hall, Municipal Court and other City facilities will be closed Friday, Dec. 23, and Monday, Dec. 26, for the Christmas holiday.

Despite these closures, public safety and mission critical operations, including snow and ice response operations, will operate as normal. Residents who need assistance with a water or sewer emergency may call the following 24-hour emergency numbers: water – (918) 596-9488, and sewer – (918) 596-6999.