VELO CITY By Chamber Staff January 22, 2026 The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is advancing a comprehensive transportation legislative agenda aimed at improving mobility, strengthening infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth across central Oklahoma and the state. As population growth and freight movement continue to increase, the Chamber’s agenda prioritizes strategic investment in highways, transit, rail, aviation and emerging transportation technologies to en

Oklahoma City street crews are gearing up for a significant winter storm by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow. KOCO By Kilee Thomas Jan 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City street crews are preparing for a major winter storm this weekend by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow and cold temperatures. Crews began their preparations at the salt barn on Wednesday morning, pr

KFOR by: Galen Culver Jan 21, 2026 KAW LAKE, Okla. ( KFOR ) — Not far from the wandering banks of the Arkansas River, history speaks of old highways, forgotten towns, and even Native American trade routes. Much of it now lies beneath the headwaters of Kaw Lake. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Game Warden Spencer Grace faces a busy time of year in mid-January. He’s on constant lookout for illegal hunting or fishing inside this huge wildlife management area, inclu

The Duncan Banner By Tamara Gregor Jan 20, 2026 Progress moved forward to construct additional sidewalks at multiple locations in Duncan. Duncan City Councilors opened discussion for the project agreement with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for the design and construction of sidewalks. City Manager Chris Deal said ODOT prepared the agreement for the enhancement of sidewalks throughout Duncan. View the full article: DuncanBanner.com

KFOR by: Terré Gables Jan 20, 2026 DURANT, Okla. ( KFOR ) – The Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma announced on Tuesday a nearly $2 million Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) award in healthcare logistics and transportation. Chief Gary Batton stated, ‘Our people deserve timely, high-quality healthcare no matter where they live. This SMART Grant allows us to harness cutting-edge technology—drones,

Southwest Ledger By Secrett Taylor January 20, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Rep. Chris Banning, R Bixby, has introduced legislation aimed at improving safety for students who travel to and from school along high speed state highways. Banning filed House Bill 2979, known as the Talyn Bain Act, which would require the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to establish reduced speed school zones on certain state highways when requested by a local government. The bill honors 9 year old T

hoodline By Megan Sousa January 18, 2026 Beginning Jan. 19 through Feb. 28, N Broadway Avenue will be closed between W Sheridan Avenue and W Main Street for the installation of a new manhole and power lines. S Broadway Avenue will remain open during this time, according to the City of Oklahoma City's Facebook post . View the full article: hoodline.com

The Lawton Constitution By Mike W. Ray Jan 18, 2026 The City Council will apply for federal grants totaling almost $3.4 million to finance the Lake Helen Trail and the Downtown Pedestrian Improvement projects. The City of Lawton intends to submit applications to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation for “Transportation Alternatives Program” grants. Those provide resources for a variety of smaller-scale transportation alternative projects, such as pedestrian and bicycle fa

Oklahoma House of Representatives Jan 15, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, has filed legislation aimed at improving safety for students traveling to and from school on high-speed state highways. The bill is named in honor of 9-year-old Talyn Bain, who tragically passed in a traffic accident in Glenpool while on his way to school.  House Bill 2979 , known as the Talyn Bain Act, would require the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to establish reduced

The Newcastle Pacer January 15, 2026 Newcastle-area travelers on northbound U.S. Interstate 44 going to Oklahoma City are probably experiencing stopand- go travel this week. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation closed I-44 ramps there and narrowed traffic to one lane at S.W. 74th St. on Monday. This will continue through late February. ODOT said the eastbound I-44 (runs north) on and offramps to S.W. 74th St. (mm 114 to OKC Community College) is now closed and eastbound

FOX23 Bailey Coyle Jan 15, 2026 OKLAHOMA — Drivers across Oklahoma may occasionally notice black tubes stretched across roadways or small cameras mounted on signposts along highways. According to Cody Hamblin, Assistant State Traffic Engineer with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), these tools are part of a routine, statewide traffic data collection program designed to better understand how Oklahomans use their roads. ODOT collects traffic data at roughly 19,00

OK Energy Today January 14, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) opened the new year with multiple major construction efforts underway, including a $76 million interchange improvement project on Interstate 40 in Clinton . Transportation Commissioners recently received an update on the Clinton project, which ODOT is delivering through a partnership with the City of Clinton and will stretch over the next two years. View the full article: OKEnergyToday.com

KJRH By: TJ Eckert Jan 14, 2026 SAPULPA, Okla. — For the first time since March of 2025 , Dewey Street officially welcomes normal traffic back on its stretch of Route 66. The road opens on January 16. Lydia McSperitt works at the Purple Rabbit right on Dewey Street in Sapulpa. She says the road construction over the last year made things challenging at the shop, just like other small businesses told 2 News back in November. View the full article: KJRH.com

CIty of Lawton Neal Kirmer January 14, 2026 Work continues along SW 38th Street as the rehabilitation project moves into Phase 3, marking another important step in improving this key corridor between West Gore Boulevard and SW Lee Boulevard. Phase 3 includes curb and gutter replacement, pavement reconstruction, reinforced concrete pipe joint repair, and pipe encasement. This phase covers the north south section from the turn lane near the tag agency to Gore Boulevard. Phase 3

City of Oklahoma City Press Release Published on January 12, 2026 The City of Oklahoma City was awarded $25 million in federal funding from the United States Department of Transportation last month to improve safety along OKC streets. "Winning this $25 million Safe Streets and Roads for All implementation grant is a transformative moment for Oklahoma City," said Justin Henry, Transportation Program Planner. "It allows us to move beyond planning and take bold, measurable steps

The bill will be eligible for consideration when the Oklahoma Legislature convenes Feb. 2. Country Now By Madeleine O’Connell January 12, 2026 A new bill has been introduced in Oklahoma, which would permanently honor the legacy of late country music icon Toby Keith across several key roadways in his home state. Nearly two years after his passing, new and meaningful efforts continue to honor the impact he left behind. KSWO-TV reports that Oklahoma State Senator Lisa Standrid

FOX23 FOX23 News Staff Jan 11, 2026 BARTLESVILLE, Okla. — Beginning Monday, Jan. 12, Sunset Boulevard will be closed until July due to construction on the bridge over Butler Creek.  Construction for the $2.1 million project is set to begin Monday for the Sunset Boulevard Bridge and will be carried out by Bright Light Construction. Areas of focus for construction include the bridge deck and improvements to the guardrail. A pedestrian bridge will also be built over Butler Cree

KFOR by: Sydnee Batzlaff Jan 11, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — AAA Oklahoma says impaired driving continues to be one of the biggest dangers on our roadways. “Everybody knows that it’s wrong, but for whatever reason, people still get behind the wheel when they shouldn’t be,” said Shawn Steward, spokesperson, AAA Oklahoma. Steward says AAA recently completed its annual survey of drivers called the “Traffic Safety Culture Index”. In that survey, 93% of people said drunk drivin

Drivers are spotting temporary traffic monitors on highways around Tulsa. ODOT explains what the devices track, how long they stay up, and what they’re used for. News on 6 By Sam Carrico January 10, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Drivers around Green Country have noticed new equipment popping up along some of the area’s busiest highways, prompting questions about what the devices are and what they’re used for. The temporary traffic monitors have been spotted along major corridors like

FOX23 FOX23 News Staff Jan 9, 2026 JENKS, Okla. — A bridge project on Highway 75 near Jenks is set to resume on Jan. 19 after being placed on hold due to an eagle's nest found in the area. On Thursday, The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) said it began working with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife service to find a resolution after the nest was found in the construction area near Polecat Bridge, just north of the Creek Turnpike. On Friday, ODOT announced they've come t