On Sept. 3, a block of Allison Avenue running from Route 66 to Fifth Street was closed permanently. Part of the road was pulled up by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, while a new parking lot is currently under construction. The closure came about when ODOT made plans to replace the railroad bridge on Route 66/Mickey Clarkson. The plan includes the expansion of the bridge, meaning Allison either needed to be closed at that junction or realigned. The Chandler City Council voted to not realign in their November meeting and to officially close that block in their February meeting. The plans are to incorporate the area behind City Hall into Imel Park, named after former Mayor Gene Imel. Photo/Emily Kalka