The project will be on US-169 between 66th St N. and 86th St N. The estimated completion date is late summer 2026. News on 6 By Cal Day February 11, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. - A road project set to begin on Feb. 16 is expected to cause significant traffic delays along Highway 169 in Owasso. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the construction will impact thousands of drivers, but the long-term improvements are expected to ease congestion once the project is complete. OD

The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma has rebranded as "One Transit," aiming to connect Oklahoma City, Norman, and Edmond under a unified vision, though actual service may be a decade away. KOCO By Olivia Hickey Feb 11, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma has introduced its new identity, "One Transit," to unify Oklahoma City, Norman, and Edmond under a regional vision, although it may take a decade before the tra

FOX 25 by Emma McAndrews February 11, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, (KOKH) — Drivers who hit rush-hour backups on I-35 between Norman and Moore have one last chance to put their input in on how the Oklahoma Department of Transportation plans to fix it. ODOT's virtual open house for the I-35 corridor traffic study will be accepting public comments through March 10th. Traffic on I-35, particularly between Norman and Moore, remains a problem for commuters. “It’s awful. It’s not that fun.

The Duncan Banner By Tamara Gregor Feb 11, 2026 Voters in Marlow’s district passed a $1M transportation bond with immense support Tuesday. Passing with a 70.02% yes rate over the 29.97% no votes, the bond totaling $1,000,000 will bring a tax increase to property owners of 1.37% on property tax. The bond will fund a modernization of Marlow Public Schools’ student transportation fleet, allowing the district to purchase six standard yellow school buses and two 14-passenger stude

The Madill Record By Charles White February 9, 2026 When severe freezing weather and snow descend on Oklahoma, the response that unfolds on highways and county roads is anything but random. Behind each plowed lane and treated bridge is a carefully structured priority system designed to keep the state moving, protect emergency access and limit economic disruption during winter storms. At the state level, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation follows a tiered approach when

Habitat for Humanity says the mixed-income housing project is moving forward after weather-related delays. News on 6 By Eden Jones February 9, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Construction crews have moved into the next phase of work at Black Wall Street Square in Tulsa, a Habitat for Humanity housing development aimed at expanding homeownership in a historic area. The project, located near Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and Reading Street, has been in development for about two years an

States like Oklahoma are taking action to protect their citizens from drivers who have proven that they are willing to defy the law. ALEC Katherine T. Bennett February 6, 2026 U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is doing his best to protect Americans from incidents like the crash in Florida that took three lives last August, but he can only do so much. Despite Sec. Duffy pulling $160 million in federal funding, California Gov. Gavin Newsom continues to drag his feet

KSWO By Cole Brumbelow Feb 6, 2026 LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — The City of Lawton announced pavement rehabilitation on Southwest Lee Boulevard is set to begin Monday, Feb. 16. The project will extend from Southwest 52nd Street to Southwest 38th Street following approval by the Lawton City Council on Oct. 28, 2025. Construction will be carried out in phases, beginning in the westbound lanes of Lee Boulevard. View the full article: KSWO.com

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is proposing improvements to a hazardous section of I-35 between Purcell and Goldsby KOCO by Jordan Ryan Feb 5, 2026 MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is planning construction to improve a dangerous stretch of Interstate 35 between Purcell and Goldsby in McClain County, which has been the site of devastating crashes for years. ODOT says the current highway cannot handle the amount of traffic, and the pl

Oklahoma Department of Transportation PR# 26-004 February 04, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Feb 2 meeting include a briefing on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s road-clearing efforts during the recent winter storm, sharing how drivers can stay safe during winter weather and awarding a $30.5 million widening project near Kingfisher. ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz briefed commissioners on the agency’s response to the recent w

FOX25 by Sophia Cabrera February 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma highway construction crews are highlighting the serious risks they face daily, as they work just one foot away from moving traffic. At a press conference Wednesday morning, road crews, advocates, and survivors voiced their support for Senate Bill 1434, which seeks to enhance speed enforcement in work zones. The bill proposes using automated devices to capture images of vehicles and license plates w

New Oklahoma Senate bill looks to install speed cameras in state work zones to increase safety KOCO By Olivia Hickey Feb 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing for a bill that seeks to install speed cameras in work zones to enhance safety and hold drivers accountable for speeding. On a section of Interstate 40, where the speed limit is 55 mph, cameras have recorded drivers traveling as fast as 120 miles per hour. Randy Jones, a highway work zone contractor, re

FOX 23 News By Rick Maranon Feb 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY  — A bill honoring the life of nine-year-old Talyn Bain who was killed in a Glenpool crash last September is receiving bipartisan support at the Oklahoma State Capitol. FOX23 covered when the fatal crash occurred in Sept. 2025 and when the legislation was filed in Jan. of this year. House Bill 2979, also known as the Talyn Bain Act, would require the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to establish 45 mile per hour sch

KTEN By Ethyn Snider Feb 4, 2026 ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — For decades, the junction of Mississippi Avenue and Arlington Street in Ada has been known by one infamous name: "Crazy Corner." While it sits at the geographical heart of the city, for those who have to navigate it daily, the experience is often defined by delays and a serious safety threat. "I'm hoping they rename it to 'Christian Corner,' because you never know when you're going to meet Jesus," joked Ada resident George

KTUL by Leighton Leatherman February 4, 2026 CATOOSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The ongoing interchange project at State Highway 66 and I-44 in Catoosa is experiencing significant delays and increased costs, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Originally slated for completion by summer 2026, the timeline has been extended to late this year or early next year due to unexpected underground conditions, including more rock than anticipated. View the full article:

The Duncan Banner By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice Feb 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday voted to seek interstate designations for two eastern Oklahoma turnpikes. The panel voted to designate the nearly 33-mile Creek Turnpike in south Tulsa as Interstate 644 and to designate the 52-mile Muskogee Turnpike from Tulsa to Interstate 40 near Webbers Falls as Interstate 343. Both turnpikes are currently classified as state highways, said Darian

OU Daily By Bailey Reoh Feb 3, 2026 As part of a city conversion project, James Garner Avenue will be closed to traffic between Daws Avenue and Gray Street for roughly 30 days starting Wednesday. A press release from the city of Norman states the closure is part of the Gray Street Two-Way Conversion between University Boulevard and Porter Avenue. James Garner Avenue will remain closed between Gray and Main streets to complete paving operations. This phase of construction i

KRMG By Steve Berg February 3, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has now scheduled Monday, February 16th, as the official starting time for the project to widen U.S. Highway 169 between 66th Street North and 86th Street North, just a little under two weeks from today. Highway 169 will go from two lanes each way to three lanes each way. Because the lanes are being added to the area of the existing median, ODOT’s T.J. Gerlach says they’ll be able to

News Talk 96.3 fm/1290am By Johnny Thrash February 3, 2026 Today I learned that one of the deadliest roads in America runs through Wichita Falls. In fact, it’s the deadliest road in all of Oklahoma, according to the video below (jump to the 13:43 mark).  By now, you’ve probably connected the dots and know that I’m talking about I-44. Honestly, I was kind of surprised when I heard that it was among the deadliest roads. Mostly because it’s fairly short for an interstate. View t

OK Energy Today February 3, 2026   Remember the $4.4 billion Congress approved during the Biden administration to create electric vehicle charging stations on U.S. highways? A recent report revealed only 2 percent set aside four years ago has been spent. Oklahoma, while not among the five states that have spent none of the money, is close to joining the ranks of Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada and Wyoming. The funding came under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructur