Work begins on Elk Creek pipeline

Oneok director of government relations Danette Welsh spoke with Crook County Commissioners last Wednesday, updating them on the progress of the Elk Creek Oil Pipeline that will be traveling through the eastern part of the county this summer.

The Elk Creek Pipeline construction is gathering momentum for the season and area residents are noticing. Welsh warns that residents will be seeing more congestion in the areas of construction, saying "You're seeing a little more traffic – a little more presence."

Dust is already a significant concern for residents living in the construction areas;...