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Work is underway to restore lighting along the Broken Arrow Expressway after copper theft has left many sections of the highway in the dark.

The city of Tulsa’s contractor, Traffic & Lighting Systems, has already been working on lights where a lane closure is not necessary, according to a news release from the city.

On Friday, crews will begin repairing lights that will result in lane closures. The closures will occur between South Columbia Avenue and South Sheridan Road on the barrier wall in the center median next to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks, the city said.

The inside lane will be closed to allow crews to use that lane for trucks and equipment. The goal, weather permitting, is to complete the project during daylight hours for three weekends.

The lane closure schedule is as follows:

• Friday, Dec. 15, at 9:01 a.m., through Monday, Dec. 18, at 5:59 a.m. for westbound work.

• Friday, Jan. 5, at 7:01 p.m., through Monday, Jan. 8, at 2:59 p.m., for eastbound work.

• Friday, Jan. 12, at 7:01 p.m., through Monday, Jan. 15, at 5:59 a.m., if needed.