 The Creek Turnpike was opposed by area residents from its conception . Forming a group called " Tulsans Against Turnpikes " , around 220 citizens gathered at a meeting on February 16 , 1989 , to discuss the proposed toll road . Opponents to the turnpike cited detrimental effects to their community and to the environment as their concerns . " What I am concerned about is that it changes the complexion of south Tulsa . It would no longer be a residential area , " said Tom Taylor , an area resident . Some residents also complained that the proposed turnpike would mainly serve through traffic , despite OTA estimates that south Tulsa residents would make up 90 % of the road 's userbase . 
