Demolition of old Myriad Convention Center underway Monday
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Demolition for the north wall of the old Myriad Convention Center and Pedestrian Skybridge begins Monday, June 9.
After more than five decades of being a centerpiece for events in Oklahoma City, the time for the old Cox Convention Center is up.
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'It's meant a lot, but it's lived its life,' Maps Program Manager for the city of Oklahoma City David Todd said. 'And it's in a prime spot where we're going to put a new arena.'
Demolition for the 145-foot long pedestrian skybridge and the buildings north wall started Monday and will last through the week. The total project is expected to be finished by September.
'People forget there's a garage under there,' Todd said. 'There's going to be a 14 foot hole right there in that area that'll have to eventually be filled. So, the demolition is complicated in some aspects.'
Street closures and disruptions to the OKC Street Car will last through the end of the week. Sheridan Avenue from Robinson Avenue to the Century Center Parking Garage will be down to one westbound lane. Meanwhile, Sheridan Avenue will be completely closed east of the garage all the way to E.K. Gaylord Boulevard.
'There's access that will be provided to Mahogany and some of the other businesses in the garage there. You just have to follow the signs,' Todd said.
To make way for progress, the OKC Streetcar will have to be shut down temporarily. Until it's back up and running, shuttle buses will help people get around downtown.
Per the City of Oklahoma City, 'EMBARK will operate a dedicated bus shuttle to shuttle riders along a modified Downtown Loop from 6 a.m. – midnight. Buses will run every 25 minutes. Streetcar fare is required via ticket vending machines or the Token Transit mobile app. Riders can board the shuttle at any streetcar platform along the route, with the exception of the Century Center stop on Sheridan. Bus head signs will read 'OKC Streetcar Service Downtown Loop.' Real-time tracking will not be available, so please allow extra travel time. If you need assistance navigating the streetcar shuttle, you can call EMBARK Customer Service at 405-235-RIDE (7433). The call center is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.'
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Plenty to keep in mind as crews work for the foreseeable future and mark the end of an era in Oklahoma City.
The demolition is considered 'mechanical', meaning no explosives are going to be used. The wrecking company over the project told the city that they plan to recycle all steel and concrete from the demolition site.
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Demolition of old Myriad Convention Center underway Monday
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Demolition for the north wall of the old Myriad Convention Center and Pedestrian Skybridge begins Monday, June 9. After more than five decades of being a centerpiece for events in Oklahoma City, the time for the old Cox Convention Center is up. LOCAL NEWS: Snake season: What to do if a venomous snake bites you? 'It's meant a lot, but it's lived its life,' Maps Program Manager for the city of Oklahoma City David Todd said. 'And it's in a prime spot where we're going to put a new arena.' Demolition for the 145-foot long pedestrian skybridge and the buildings north wall started Monday and will last through the week. The total project is expected to be finished by September. 'People forget there's a garage under there,' Todd said. 'There's going to be a 14 foot hole right there in that area that'll have to eventually be filled. So, the demolition is complicated in some aspects.' Street closures and disruptions to the OKC Street Car will last through the end of the week. Sheridan Avenue from Robinson Avenue to the Century Center Parking Garage will be down to one westbound lane. Meanwhile, Sheridan Avenue will be completely closed east of the garage all the way to E.K. Gaylord Boulevard. 'There's access that will be provided to Mahogany and some of the other businesses in the garage there. You just have to follow the signs,' Todd said. To make way for progress, the OKC Streetcar will have to be shut down temporarily. Until it's back up and running, shuttle buses will help people get around downtown. Per the City of Oklahoma City, 'EMBARK will operate a dedicated bus shuttle to shuttle riders along a modified Downtown Loop from 6 a.m. – midnight. Buses will run every 25 minutes. Streetcar fare is required via ticket vending machines or the Token Transit mobile app. Riders can board the shuttle at any streetcar platform along the route, with the exception of the Century Center stop on Sheridan. Bus head signs will read 'OKC Streetcar Service Downtown Loop.' Real-time tracking will not be available, so please allow extra travel time. If you need assistance navigating the streetcar shuttle, you can call EMBARK Customer Service at 405-235-RIDE (7433). The call center is open Monday-Friday from 7:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.' LOCAL NEWS: PHOTOS: Community showing support for Oklahoma City Thunder Plenty to keep in mind as crews work for the foreseeable future and mark the end of an era in Oklahoma City. The demolition is considered 'mechanical', meaning no explosives are going to be used. The wrecking company over the project told the city that they plan to recycle all steel and concrete from the demolition site. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
