The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s East-West Connector project faces a federal lawsuit as opponents call for additional environmental reviews and permitting before construction continues. KOCO Patrick Talbot Jul 1, 2026 The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s East-West Connector project is under legal scrutiny as a federal lawsuit seeks to halt construction, citing environmental review and permitting concerns. “We’re really excited to report that we’re making some great progress tha

KOCO Shanice Hopkins Jun 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — More closures will impact drivers as a major bridge project on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City enters its next phase. Construction is already slowing down traffic on I-44 near Classen Boulevard, and drivers will see another big change in their daily commutes. The area has seen major traffic changes, including narrowed lanes that have caused big delays. View the full article: KOCO.com

The Oklahoman By Josh Kelly, Dale Denwalt June 30, 2026 Construction on Northwest Expressway is making progress after crews removed the May Avenue bridge as part of their effort to improve the interchange. The construction affected traffic along Northwest Expressway for about four days, with most construction happening overnight. The City of Oklahoma City emphasizes that the street is still accessible with traffic signals still in place for north- or southbound drivers. The e

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Press Release June 30, 2026 Engineering design ahead of schedule; early property acquisition underway The progress on the South Extension Turnpike project is exceeding expectations, meeting the planned timelines for design and pre-construction activities. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is focused on progressing design plans and has already identified ways to improve the alignment in the early design stages of the future 19-mile corridor. Collabora

FOX 4 By Joseph Rowe June 30, 2026 The Brief Texas and Oklahoma launched a real-time data-sharing network to improve traffic flow and crash response times along major shared highways. The system integrated live hazard and camera data into both states' systems ahead of travel surges for the FIFA World Cup. Officials plan to expand the network in the future to include truck parking, freight routes, and emergency evacuation coordination. AUSTIN, Texas - Texas and Oklahoma transp

Tulsa World Stephen Martin, Oklahoma Watch Jun 29, 2026 As Congress debates the transportation bill, Oklahoma’s future may depend on more than roads. When MidAmerica Industrial Park Chief Administrative Officer David Stewart talks to prospective employers, transportation is often one of the first topics that comes up. “If you have bad access, you’re completely out,” Stewart said. Companies considering a move to Oklahoma want to know whether raw materials can arrive reliably,

KTUL by Teriza West Sun, June 28, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — Owasso Police are alerting residents in the Hale Acres area to make arrangements for a new route tomorrow as the area near North Garnett Road and East 112th Street North will be closed for construction. The work is expected to begin on Monday, June 29. View the full article: KTUL.com

KXII By Maresa Sisk Jun. 26, 2026 ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - A $1.3 million reconstruction of 12th Avenue in Ardmore is nearly complete after two years of construction, bringing wider lanes, new curbs and fresh pavement to the corridor. The project has caused traffic backups and access issues for nearby residents throughout its duration. “We had to take detours quite a bit, the traffic was piling up down this road beyond belief. There was times we couldn’t even back out of our o

Big Truck Tacos will close June 29 through July 5 to condense weeks of construction-related disruptions into a single week while completing improvement projects. News 9 Addie Crawford June 25, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - A popular Oklahoma City restaurant is preparing to temporarily close its doors as construction continues along Northwest 23rd Street. Big Truck Tacos announced it will close from June 29 through July 5 while crews work on the city’s ongoing streetscape project in th

KFOR by: Hunter Elyse Jun 25, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Flying cars may seem like something you’ve seen in a TV show such as “The Jetsons”, but something similar could soon have a spot in Oklahoma. A new research and operation facility broke ground Thursday morning at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center. ‘Flying taxi’ technology edging closer with help from Department of Transportation “Now, America has long been a global leader in aviation innovation, but maintaining tha

KGOU By Stephen Martin / Oklahoma Watch June 24, 2026 As Congress debates the BUILD America 250 Act, a sweeping five-year transportation reauthorization proposal, Oklahoma officials and economic developers are watching closely. As Congress debates the transportation bill, Oklahoma's future may depend on more than roads. When MidAmerica Industrial Park Chief Administrative Officer David Stewart talks to prospective employers, transportation is often one of the first topics tha

Lane reductions, lower speed limits and future closures are expected as crews work to rehabilitate the I-44 bridge over Classen Circle, with construction scheduled to continue through spring 2027. News 9 Kylee Dedmon, Christian Hans June 23, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Drivers traveling eastbound on Interstate 44 near Northwest Expressway should prepare for delays as a major construction project in northwest Oklahoma City gets underway. Construction on the section of eastbound Inter

FOX25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson June 23, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Construction is underway at the busy intersection of Northwest Expressway and May Avenue in Oklahoma City as crews begin a major overhaul aimed at easing congestion and improving safety. The two-year, $15 million project will replace the existing May Avenue bridge with a new diverging diamond intersection, a design city officials say will improve traffic flow and safety. View the full article: OKCFox.com

Mayor cites public safety concerns over encampment flooding as council considers camping exemption changes KSWO By Dan Threlkeld Jun. 23, 2026 LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Lawton City Council will tackle several issues at tonight’s meeting that could impact everything from homelessness policy to stormwater fees and major road projects. Council will discuss the future of a Lawton Unhoused Trust Authority property near Southwest E Avenue where camping is currently allowed. Offici

Businesses along NW 23rd Street in Oklahoma City are facing declining sales during a streetscape construction project, with owners urging community support to help them through the disruption. KOCO Kilee Thomas Jun 23, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Businesses along Northwest 23rd Street in Oklahoma City are experiencing a drop in sales as a streetscape construction project continues. The $9.3 million project, which began in January and is expected to take about 18 months to complete,

Crews are demolishing the North May Avenue bridge over the Northwest Expressway, causing nightly closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through Wednesday as part of a two-year interchange reconstruction project. KFOR By Tyler Tripodi Jun 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Drivers in northwest Oklahoma City are facing nightly closures as crews demolish the North May Avenue bridge over the Northwest Expressway, a key step in a two-year project to rebuild the interchange. "It should be all closed

Overnight closures and detours will begin as crews dismantle the May Avenue bridge over Northwest Expressway, paving the way for Oklahoma City’s first Diverging Diamond Interchange. News 9 Christian Hans June 18, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma City is now preparing for the demolition of the May Avenue bridge spanning Northwest Expressway. Drivers in northwest Oklahoma City should expect delays and detours as crews begin dismantling bridge as part of a major intersection improv

Four entities will split $208,000 cost to fix one of the county’s worst roads KXII By Taylor Brooks Jun. 17, 2026 GRAYSON COUNTY, Texas (KXII) - Grayson County commissioners approved repairs to Blythe Road Tuesday morning after receiving several public complaints. The work is in response to potholes, deterioration and bumpy conditions on the stretch between Highway 5 and Highway 75 that prompted drivers to contact the county for improvements. Precinct One Commissioner Josh Ma

KOCO Shanice Hopkins Jun 15, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — A construction project will cause traffic headaches for people driving through the Uptown District in northwest Oklahoma City. New road closures went into effect Monday morning as crews continue a multi-million-dollar project designed to make Northwest 23rd Street more walkable. Construction has been ongoing in the area for months, but there are a couple of new changes drivers will want to take into account if they have to dri

KRMG by Kirk McCracken June 15, 2026 CATOOSA — Road construction in Catoosa might look a little different than normal. Traffic has been shifted to a new “Shoo-fly” alignment for drivers entering eastbound I-44 from 193rd. Diana Dickinson with Rogers County tells KRMG the shoo-fly detour is a temporary bypass around a construction site. View the full article: KRMG.com