6th Street Reconstruction progress
Summary
The council awarded the contract to rebuild Sixth Street from Carolina/Parkway to just south of the railroad tracks. Water line work is already done and construction should start within two to three weeks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nearly $1 million from the city's road budget.
Drivers on one of McAlester's busiest corridors get a smoother, safer road.
Nearby businesses like the furniture store are feeling construction impacts.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council - Oct 27, 2026
The first contractor payment of $62,708.46 to S3 Construction was approved for 6th Street Phase 1; work is moving fast and Choctaw is being kept open where possible.
City Council - Sep 8, 2026
The council awarded the contract to rebuild Sixth Street from Carolina/Parkway to just south of the railroad tracks. Water line work is already done and construction should start within two to three weeks.
City Council - Jun 23, 2026
Staff clarified Sixth Street is being done in three expensive phases, with phase one plans going to bid in 30-45 days — construction won't start that soon.
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