Traffic backups in Sand Springs are a sign of growth, according to City Manager Mike Carter, who shared updates during his “State of the City” address on Wednesday.
Carter announced that several new stores and four new neighborhoods are on the way, including the much-anticipated Olive Garden near Chick-fil-A, which is expected to open by Valentine’s Day.
RiverWest and Sheffield Crossing Developments
The RiverWest development is now fully occupied, generating $1 million in sales tax annually, Carter said. Down the street, a new development at Sheffield Crossing will feature a 100,000-square-foot store, which will be new to Sand Springs.
“Sand Springs is not the Sand Springs of yesteryear,” Carter said. “We’re growing up, we’re getting bigger, but we’re growing smart.”
Infrastructure and Road Projects
Carter addressed ongoing roadwork, including the Oklahoma Department of Transportation project on Highway 97 that has caused traffic delays but is crucial for the city’s growth…