The Ada News Staff Reports November 4, 2026 A reconstruction project at Crazy Corner will begin Monday. The project beginning Nov. 9 will initially focus on East Arlington Street and North Mississippi Avenue south of the intersection, where motorists can expect various lane closures as construction gets underway, city officials said. Detour signs will be posted to help direct traffic safely through and around the construction area according to City of Ada, and speed limits wi

KTEN Trois Murphy Nov 3, 2026 ATOKA, Okla. (KTEN) — The Atoka City Council has approved a $45,100 pavement project for the police station. Council members were unanimous in deciding to purchase 230 tons of hot mix asphalt to overly the back lot of the law enforcement building for $94 per ton, totaling $21,620. View the full article: KTEN.com

The Journal Record By : Journal Record Staff November 3, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are renewing their statewide “Never Skip the Click” campaign for a second year, encouraging Oklahomans to wear seat belts on every trip, in every seat. The campaign runs throughout November, Oklahoma’s Seat Belt Month, and includes public events, community outreach, digital storytelling and partnerships with the Oklahoma Department of Public

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release # 26-039 November 02, 2026 ODOT, OTA urge Oklahomans to buckle up every trip, every seat, every time with second year of statewide seat belt campaign The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are back for year two of the statewide “Never Skip the Click” campaign, urging Oklahomans to make one simple, life-saving choice every time they get in a vehicle: buckle up. This year, ODOT and OTA are pa

Stillwater News Press By Jessica Marshall Nov 2, 2026 The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma announced its collaboration on a new bridge project in Payne County. The Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma partnered with the Payne County Board of Commissioners to initiate Bridge 10805 Project. A ground-breaking ceremony was held Thursday. “Today was a great day for the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma as we broke ground on the Bridge 10805 project in Payne County,” wrote Jacob Keyes, chairman of the Iowa Tribe of

KJRH By: KJRH Web Staff Nov 02, 2026 CLAREMORE, Okla. — More than $75M in infrastructure improvements are coming to Claremore after the City Council approved a series of projects aimed at improving roads, utilities and drainage systems to support the city’s continued growth. The funding comes from a one-penny sales tax approved by Claremore voters in 2025, allowing the city to invest in aging infrastructure and prepare for future development. View the full article: KJRH.com

Tulsa World Anna Codutti , Steve Metzer Nov 2, 2026 1. Oklahoma’s highway and turnpike system ranks as the 14th largest in the nation, encompassing nearly 240,000 lane miles. Every day, motorists log about 120 million miles on roads across the state, where the traffic fatality rate is 23% higher than the national average. Lagging investments in traffic infrastructure are one factor in that fatality rate, according to Amanda Mays, a transportation infrastructure and supply cha

HOODLINE By Trevor Levesque October 31, 2026 Tulsa County commissioners voted to dissolve the county's Highway Construction division, eliminating 32 positions effective immediately, as officials work out who will handle road and bridge repairs across roughly 680 miles of county roads and 180 bridges going forward. The resolution wipes out a division that had 39 full-time employees and one part-time worker before the cuts, according to News on 6. Affected workers will stay on

Oklahoma is advancing a decadeslong plan to connect major highways around the metro area, aiming to reduce congestion and improve travel reliability KOCO Meghan Mosley Oct 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is moving closer to completing the Oklahoma City outer loop, a project decades in the making that aims to connect major highways and improve travel reliability. "The loop gives people the option to really keep travel time reliability in place," state officials said. Last we

The City of Oklahoma City Press Release October 29, 2026 Airport officials are advising motorists and residents to prepare for significant traffic changes starting tomorrow morning, Friday, October 30, at the intersection of Terminal Drive and Amelia Earhart Lane. This work marks the official start of Phase 1 for the Cleared for Takeoff Terminal Expansion project, which was rolled out on October 13, 2026. Drivers should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead. Termina

KRMG by Steve Berg October 29, 2026 CLAREMORE, Okla. — The Claremore City Council has decided how to spend the city’s one-cent sales tax money that voters approved last year. The plan was always to spend it on infrastructure, and now citizens will know exactly where the money will be spent and how much each project will get. The City says roughly $26 million will go to electrical system improvements, $17.4 million will go to streets, $13 million has been allocated for water s

Eufaula voters will decide whether to approve a 15-year sales tax increase expected to generate $850,000 annually for street improvements, with a city assessment identifying 83% of streets in poor or very poor condition. News on 6 Brian Smallwood October 28, 2026 EUFAULA, Okla. -Voters in Eufaula will decide Nov. 3 whether to approve an additional 1% municipal sales tax to fund street improvements over 15 years. According to city documents, the proposal would generate approxi

KFOR by: Marj Tobin Oct 27, 2026 / 05:07 PM CDT OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR)- It’s not bold to assume we’re all feeling the weight of inflation, including the folks at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. They tell News 4 the department is short about $255 to $275 million, and that’s just to keep the state’s highways in their current condition. Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz says heavy highway construction costs have gone up about 60% since 2020. And with that money not goin

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released its Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2034 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan. ConstructionEquipmentGuide.com October 27, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released its Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2034 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan on Oct. 5, 2026, after the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved it, okenergytoday.com reported. The plan is ODOT's guide for addressing safety, pavement and bridge needs across the state

KJRH By: Cathy Tatom Oct 27, 2026 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The closure of 101st Street in Broken Arrow — between the Rose West Dog Park and Garnett — is the result of two separate road projects happening at the same time. Tulsa County is working on road improvements at the intersection of 101st and Garnett. while the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is replacing the aging eastbound and westbound bridges over Haikey Creek. View the full article: KJRH.com

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release October 26, 2026 Construction begins Friday, Oct. 30, on a pavement reconstruction project on US-69 in Muskogee. The project will start with the removal of the existing Centennial Trail bridge over US-69 north of Border Ave. US-69 will be closed from 7 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday to demolish and remove the bridge. A detour will be routed along SH-165/Peak Blvd. and US-62/Shawnee Bypass. Motorists should follow posted detour

The City of Oklahoma City Press Release October 26, 2026 A $6 million investment in improvements underway along Portland Avenue from NW 23rd Street to NW 36th Street will enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians while creating better access to Will Rogers Park for nearby neighborhoods. Funded through a combination of General Obligation (GO) Bond and sales tax funding, the project includes resurfacing Portland Avenue, new pavement striping, sidewalks, solar streetlighting, i

Oklahoma Welcome By David Deaton October 26, 2026 A commute costs more than the gas you buy each week. Insurance, maintenance, parking, and the miles added to your car all factor into what you spend. A good way to lower those costs is to look at the whole commute, then choose changes that fit your route, schedule, and budget. Find Out What Your Commute Really Costs Start by tracking your commute expenses for a month. Include fuel, parking, tolls, transit fares, and maintenanc

KRMG By Michael Horton October 26, 2026 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The city of Broken Arrow announced on Facebook a road closure beginning Monday, Oct. 26. Houston Street between South 257th East Avenue (Midway Road) and Winwood Lane will be closed for about a month for ongoing street rehabilitation work. View the full article: KRMG.com

The Wichita Eagle By Isa Almeida, The Oklahoman USA Today Network via Reuters Connect October 26, 2026 Flashing your headlights at other cars is a common way to communicate with other drivers on the road, whether to alert them to a hidden police presence, speed traps, or a hazard ahead. On rainy days or at night, headlights can also make your presence known and help avoid collisions. Some states have laws that outline specific situations where using your lights can help make