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Streets and Traffic Control
2100 SW 6th Street
Lawton, OK 73501

P: 580-581-3425
F: 580-581-3426

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Monday - Friday
7:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M.

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Streets & Traffic Control

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Mission Statement

To maintain and enhance the streets, providing a safe transportation network in our community. Utilizing trained, dedicated, and professional personnel, with an emphasis on exceptional customer service.

Function Statement

The Street & Traffic Control Division is responsible for inspecting, maintaining, repairing and sweeping *1,220 lane miles of dedicated streets and alleys. Producing, installing and maintaining regulatory and non-regulatory signs, installing and maintaining vehicle and pedestrian lane markings, traffic and pedestrian barriers and providing temporary traffic control for repair operations and community events. This division performs rapid mobilization, assessment, deployment of resources during Emergency events and assists in recovery operations.

* Lawton Pavement Report 2023

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Highlights

Winter Driving Precautions

The following is a list of things drivers should be aware of when encountering sanding equipment on the roadways:

Do remain at least 200 ft behind sanding equipment

Don't attempt to pass sanding equipment

Don't pull alongside or behind equipment at a controlled intersection, always allow 200 feet of clearance

Frequently Asked Questions

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How do I report a road hazard?
Call (580) 581-3427 during normal business hours. To report a hazard after normal business hours, weekends or holidays, contact Police Dispatch non emergency (580) 581-3272.

Please provide a brief description of the hazard, a specific location or address, and a contact name and telephone number should further information be required.

Note: I44 is within Oklahoma Department of Transportation jurisdiction and not maintained by the City of Lawton.
How are roads identified for replacement?
Dedicated roads within Lawton city limits are inspected periodically. Although the condition of the road is a major factor of this inspection, there are numerous other factors that are taken into consideration during these inspections to determine where limited funding should be directed. Ultimately, each ward representative makes the final selection.
How can my group or organization participate in the Adopt A Street Program?
If you belong to a group or organization that is interested in volunteering to keep a section of roadway right of way litter free, contact the Street Division to find out how you can help to keep Lawton Beautiful.

Adopt-a-Street Agreement
How do I report a street light outage?
A street light is defined as: a light, usually supported by a lamp post, for illuminating a street or road.
- To report outages, contact PSO Report an Outage or call 1-888-216-3523.
A traffic light is defined as: a set of electrically operated signal lights used to direct or control traffic at intersections.
- To report outages, contact the City of Lawton Electronic Maintenance at 580-581-3418.