Duncan Bypass will receive state funds for new interchange

The Lawton Constitution
 By Chris Wilson

January 15, 2021

DUNCAN — During a regular meeting Monday, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a $6.1 million project that will add a new, full interchange at the intersection of Duncan Bypass and Elk Avenue in Duncan.

“That intersection sees a lot of traffic and at certain time is pretty congested,” said Duncan Public Works Manager Buddy Hokit. “In the past, there have been several accidents and an interchange will make it a lot safer for travelers.”

Construction is set to begin in 2025 as part of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s Eight-year Construction Work Plan.

The contract approved by the commission is for primary engineering and preparation of plans for construction of a new full interchange at the intersection which is about one mile north of the Beech Avenue interchange.

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