Torn up roads in SW Oklahoma City neighborhood leaving homeowners concerned

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — It’s an eyesore and a headache for homeowners in the Meadowlake Farms neighborhood. Roads are uneven due to a project the City is working on, but residents worry bigger problems aren’t being addressed.

“It’s definitely very frustrating just all around, because it’s been sitting like this for a couple of weeks,” said Debra Hogue, a resident in the neighborhood.

Families have had to drive with caution due to the bumpy pavement and partially closed streets.

“It’s been like this for a while now. I have not seen anybody work on it in about two weeks,” Gina Heinen, another resident, told News 4.

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The City of Oklahoma City Public Works Department sent News 4 a statement about the project.

A wet subgrade is a wet layer of soil, causing a road to buckle and lose stability.

Hogue said they were recently instructed to cut back on outdoor water usage to prevent further damage…

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