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.

Street Division Function:
The Street division is responsible for maintenance and repair of dedicated streets and alleys through cleaning of streets, patching, paving, reconstructing surfaces and repairing utility cut repairs to streets, sidewalks, driveways and parking lots. This division is also responsible for the rapid assessment of damages, mobilization of personnel and resources, cleanup and recover operations during emergency situations that cannot be handled by routine measures. 

Traffic Control Division Function:
The Traffic Control Division is responsible for; producing, installing and maintaining regulatory and non regulatory signs, maintaining traffic signals, installing and maintaining traffic and pedestrian barriers, and installing paint and thermoplastic vehicle and pedestrian lane markings. This division provides traffic control during repair operations and community events. This division also assists the street division during emergency operations.
 

Streets and Traffic Control

Homepage
Phone

(580) 581-3425

Fax

(580)581-3426

Address

2100 SW 6th Street
Lawton, OK73501
United States

Hours

Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m to 3:30 pm

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Streets and Traffic Control Projects

Check out some of the main streets projects within the City of Lawton!

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►Stay Alert and Minimize Distractions 

  • Dedicate your full attention to the roadway
  • Avoid changing the radio station, using a mobile phone, eating, or other distractions that can remove concentration from the road 

►Pay Attention to the Road

  • “Listen to the signs” 
  • Watch brake lights on vehicles ahead   
  • Watch traffic around you and be prepared to react 

►Merge into the Proper Lane 

  • Merge well before you reach the lane closure
  • Be aware that traffic patterns can change daily 

►Don’t tailgate   

  • Follow other vehicles at a safe distance Traffic Control Division Function:

 

►Keep Your Headlights On    

►Obey the Posted Speed Limit 

  • Workers may be present just feet away     
  • Fines may be doubled for moving traffic violations   
  • Be prepared to slow down further if conditions indicate the need 

►Change Lanes Safely

  • Change lanes only where pavement markings indicate, and only when traffic conditions permit 

►Follow Instructions from Flaggers  

►Expect the Unexpected     

  • Workers, work vehicles, or equipment may enter your lane without warning 
  • Other vehicles may slow, stop, or change lanes unexpectedly    

►Be Patient  

Winter Driving Precautions

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

Remain at least 200 ft behind sanding equipment

Do remain at least 200 ft behind sanding equipment
Do not attempt to pass sanding equipment

Don't t attempt to pass sanding equipment
Pull alongside equipment at a controlled intersection, always allow 200 feet of clearance

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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.

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.

**I44 is within Oklahoma Department of Transportation jurisdiction and not maintained by the City of Lawton.

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. 

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. 

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 at 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/Electronics division at 580-581-3418.

STAFF

Staff

Cliff Haggenmiller

Street & Traffic Control Superintendent
Scheduler

Melissa Zermeno

Scheduler
Staff

David Little

Street Field Supervisor
Staff

Derek Bryant

Street Field Supervisor
Staff

Cliff Martin

Traffic Control Field Supervisor

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How to find Us

Over view

2100 SW 6th St - City Yard

Bldg #1 - Street Division
Gate

Front Gate

Entry
Front Door

Building #1

Street Division

Turn around, Don't drown!

Never drive into water on the roadway! Be especially mindful of areas prone to high waters during the rainy season in the city!

High Water Areas - Lawton OK
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