An ODOT project, scheduled to begin June 9, will resurface Highway 81 from the Grady-Stephens County line south to around to near Blackburn Road. This work is scheduled to last 60 days.
Prior to that work, ODOT has required the City of Marlow to trim trees on Broadway to an 18-foot clearance to allow contractor's to complete the project. The trimming will take place in the road right-of-way
On Tuesday, May 27, a tree contractor will begin the trimming in the northbound lanes of Highway 81 near Chickasaw and move north to Wade. Once complete, the contractor will start at Wade in the southbound lanes of 81 and move south to near Chickasaw. The trimming work is expected to be complete before June 9.