The city will conduct three open house events to present information about the traffic signal system study, and in particular about a possible roundabout design at the Far Hills Avenue, Oakwood Avenue and Thruston Boulevard intersection, often referred to as Five Points. The open house events will take place in the Great Room at the … Continued
An information mailer linked below is being delivered to every residence and business in Oakwood with an invitation to three open houses that will be held to get citizen input and feedback. Five Points Open House Information Mailer
The project was successfully bid and is awarded to Kinnison Excavating. We anticipate that Kinnison will begin moving project materials and equipment into Oakwood in late June with construction beginning in July. Work will continue through the summer and fall months.
From the June/July Oakwood Scene newsletter: A large storm sewer replacement project will be completed on Far Hills Avenue at Greenmount Boulevard; on Dellwood Avenue from Far Hills Avenue to E. Schantz Avenue; Forrer Boulevard from Far Hills Avenue to E. Schantz Avenue; and along a section of Devereux Drive north of Forrer Road. Construction … Continued
Late last year, the city of Oakwood commissioned a traffic signal study with the primary purpose to develop a long-range plan for major capital improvements to Oakwood’s traffic signal system. The ultimate goal is to create a plan that provides for the safest and most efficient movement of vehicles, pedestrians and other non-vehicle traffic through … Continued
The Oakwood Public Safety Department, along with police departments throughout the region, are continuing to investigate a significant increase in car thefts. In 2022, the Safety Department received 20 stolen vehicle reports. In comparison, the Safety Department responded to and took two stolen vehicle reports for all of 2021. Thus far in 2023, the Safety … Continued
In 2010, CenterPoint (formerly Vectren) began a project to replace all of the underground natural gas distribution pipes and home service lines throughout Oakwood. Each year, CenterPoint worked in different Oakwood neighborhoods installing new polyethylene pipes in place of old steel and cast-iron pipes and moving indoor gas meters to outside wall locations. The map … Continued
Beginning January 1, 2023, the city of Oakwood will charge a $150 fee per occurrence to property owners who place yard debris in the street in violation of Oakwood Codified Ordinance 913.07. This is an administrative fee for improper debris handling, to recover the costs associated with diverting Public Works resources from regular work to … Continued
The Oakwood Public Safety Department is reminding residents of the rules for safe operation of electric scooters on public streets and sidewalks. They are legal on both streets and sidewalks, but different rules apply. When used on sidewalks, electric scooters are subject to the same requirements that apply to bicycles. This means that scooter operators … Continued
At the November 7, 2022 public meeting, Oakwood City Council addressed the 2004 Oakwood Comprehensive Plan and adopted a resolution. The resolution accepted a document summarizing achievements towards the Goals and Objectives of the Plan, and ratified and recognized that the 2004 Plan remains valid as the city’s official policy guide for physical development addressing the … Continued
