Updated: Oct 12, 2010 9:15 AM Tuesday
Newson6.com
By Jennifer Loren, Oklahoma Impact Team
TULSA, Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said they were forced to raise tolls last year because of a $21 million dollar shortfall. This year they're spending the money from that toll hike, but there is one project many drivers are unhappy about.
For thousands of Oklahomans, the turnpikes are a speedy alternative to Oklahoma's smaller highways, and worth every penny paid in tolls.
"I like it. I mean it's easy. It's fast and it gets me from work and home quicker," said driver Shane Wharton.
But for others, the turnpikes represent an unfair type of taxation.
"Our state welcome signs need to be changed to: 'Welcome To Oklahoma-Get Your Wallet Out For The Tollbooth And Prepare For Construction Delays," said a viewer... FULL ARTICLE
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by Crystal Drwenski