Tulsa, OK Temporary Use of Streets During Construction Bond
Overview
Tulsa's streets belong to the public — and when a contractor needs to occupy or barricade them during a construction project, the City of Tulsa requires a bond to back that responsibility. This bond protects Tulsa residents, drivers, and the city itself against damage to street infrastructure, curbs, sidewalks, or public right-of-way caused during temporary construction activity. If the work causes harm and the contractor doesn't make it right, the city has a financial guarantee to draw on. It is a local City of Tulsa requirement, not a state license bond.
Who Needs This Bond?
If you are a contractor performing construction work in Tulsa that requires temporary use of, access to, or barricading of a public street, this bond is required before the city issues your permit. General contractors managing job sites adjacent to city streets are the most common applicants, but subcontractors and specialty trades doing utility, excavation, or infrastructure work in the right-of-way will also need it. Any construction activity that involves blocking lanes, staging equipment in the street, or accessing the road corridor temporarily falls under this requirement. If the City of Tulsa has told you to get this bond before you can proceed, this is the one you need.
What is this Bond For?
This bond guarantees that you will restore Tulsa's streets, curbs, and right-of-way to their original condition after your construction activity wraps up. It is not a performance bond tied to your contract with a private owner — it is a promise to the City of Tulsa that public infrastructure will not be left damaged or degraded because of your temporary street use. If your equipment breaks up asphalt, damages curbing, or leaves the roadway in worse shape than you found it, this bond covers the city's cost to fix it. The bond gives Tulsa the financial recourse it needs to protect public infrastructure without delay.
When is it Required?
This bond must be in place before the City of Tulsa issues a temporary street use permit for your project — it is not something you obtain after the fact. Each permit application triggers the requirement, and the bond must remain active for the duration of your permitted street use. If your project extends beyond the original permitted period, confirm that your bond coverage is still in effect to avoid a lapse that could halt your work or expose you to city enforcement. Renewal or continuation of coverage is tied directly to the active status of your Tulsa street use permit.
Where Does it Apply?
This bond applies exclusively within the City of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and satisfies a local City of Tulsa permit requirement. It is not a statewide bond and does not apply to street use activity in other Oklahoma municipalities or counties. Any construction work requiring temporary occupation of Tulsa public streets falls under this jurisdiction-specific requirement.
How to Buy Online
Click the 'Buy This Bond Online' button and you will be taken to the secure surety portal in a new tab, where you can complete your application and purchase this bond quickly. The process is straightforward — enter your contractor information, complete the application, and get your bond issued without waiting on an agent. Once issued, you will have the documentation you need to submit to the City of Tulsa with your street use permit application.
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