Tulsa’s SOBO District, near 18th and Boston, is undergoing a major transformation.
Two large construction projects are underway at the same time in the heart of the district. One, a $2.3 million city-led road improvement project, is aimed at improving pedestrian safety and traffic flow. The other, a $2.8 million private redevelopment effort, is rebuilding a retail and restaurant space destroyed by a fire in 2022.
Together, these projects are reshaping the landscape of 18th and Boston. But while excitement is building, it’s also putting pressure on business owners caught in the middle.
City Project: Smoother Roads, Safer Sidewalks
The road reconstruction, part of the “Improve Our Tulsa 1” bond package, is led by the City of Tulsa’s Public Works department. According to Field Engineering Manager Ryan McKaskle, the project includes resurfacing roads, improving ADA accessibility, and upgrading sidewalks and lighting…