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POSTED 1 PM 8/19/26: Acres Street between Jones and James Garner has been closed to motorists due to a railroad panel issue. Railroad operator BNSF has been contacted about this issue for resolve. The area will remain closed until proper repairs can be made by the railroad operator. BNSF can be contacted at 1-800-832-5452 regarding any questions or concerns. For the same safety concerns, this area has been closed to motorists by the City of Norman in January 2025 and June 2024. 

A detour route will be in place to help guide the travelling public. 

As updates to this situation are made available, they will be shared to this webpage.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Norman Fire Department is currently responding to a large grass fire in the area of 24th Avenue NE and Robinson Street.

First-arriving fire crews reported a large, fast-moving grass fire traveling from south to north. Due to the fire’s proximity and current conditions, the Norman Water Treatment Plant has been evacuated as a precaution.

Firefighters are actively working to contain the fire and protect nearby property and infrastructure. Additional resources are responding to assist with suppression efforts.

Residents and motorists are strongly urged to avoid the area of 24th Avenue NE and Robinson Street to allow emergency personnel and apparatus unrestricted access.

Please do not enter the affected area or attempt to observe the fire. Additional information will be released as conditions change and verified information becomes available.

Norman Fire Department

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If you walk, bike, drive or use mobility devices, consider taking this 5-minute survey. Your feedback will help improve Norman's safety. The survey is available through 8/10/26.

Local agencies are collecting anonymous responses to better understand attitudes and perceptions of road safety.

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The Charter Change election results were certified by the AG’s office and so we can officially start the hiring process for a new auditor.

We have events this weekend and road work coming up next week. Additional details in press release.

Just in case it was lost in the noise:

🪚DEBRIS CLEANUP: The City of Norman is aware of residential concerns regarding debris cleanup. Citywide assessment must be carried out before a debris cleanup plan is formed and shared with the community. Assessment is ongoing. Specific cleanup plans will be shared to Normanok.gov as they are solidified.

Again, weekly yard waste can be found on the City Website as well. This is the pick-up option for 4ft & no larger than 2 inch in diameter limbs in bundles or in yard waste containers.

Some other important details: The switch is expected to happen in the evening on May 29, pending successful testing of the new railroad gates interface with traffic signals at James Garner Avenue and Gray Street. After the traffic switch occurs, there will likely still be work continuing along Gray Street related to streetscape and beautification elements.