OKC Streetcar service interruption extended through Feb. 26

Published on February 20, 2026

Oklahoma City Streetcar will extend its temporary service suspension through Thursday, Feb. 26, to allow crews to perform electrical work related to the construction of the OKC New Arena. EMBARK will continue to provide bus shuttle service to all streetcar stops.

Street closures continue

One eastbound lane on Sheridan Avenue from Ron Norick Boulevard to South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard will be closed. Detour signs will be in place to ease traffic flow.

One westbound lane on Reno Avenue from South E.K. Gaylord Boulevard to Robinson Avenue will be closed. Detour signs will be in place to ease traffic flow.

Streetcar Bus Shuttles Feb. 18-26

To ensure riders can still travel conveniently through downtown, EMBARK will provide buses to shuttle riders every 25 minutes along the OKC Streetcar Downtown Loop during regular operating hours. Streetcar rides are free through July 5, and no ticket is required to board.

Riders can board the bus shuttle at any of the 22 streetcar platforms along the route. Head signs will read “OKC Streetcar Service – Downtown Loop.” Real-time tracking will not be available, so please allow extra travel time. Please note the Bricktown Loop will not run during this service suspension, only the Downtown Loop.

The Thunder Game Day Bus Shuttle will run as scheduled, two hours before and one hour after the Thunder home games on Friday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 22; visit EMBARKOK.com/Paycom for the latest information.

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EMBARK is the business unit of the Central Oklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority (COTPA) – a public trust administered by the City of Oklahoma City.

EMBARK's vision is to be world-class transportation that is accessible to all, and all want to access it. EMBARK's mission is to be a self-sustaining transportation network that removes barriers of location and socioeconomic status, while elevating the status and use of public transportation so all of central Oklahoma can safely and quickly reach their destination.