The Madill Record By Charles White Thursday, May 7, 2026 Residents from both sides of Lake Texoma packed into the community open house on April 30 to get a closer look at one of southern Oklahoma’s most anticipated infrastructure projects, the replacement of the aging Roosevelt Bridge connectingKingstonandMead along U.S. Highway 70. Hosted by the Oklahoma DepartmentofTransportation, the meeting gave residents, business owners, anglers and daily commuters an opportunity to stu

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release May 06, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s monthly meeting include an update on tornado debris clean up in Enid, a recap on the recent Route 66 / Turner Turnpike project and public art dedication in Wellston and a bridge rehabilitation project on SH-51/Broken Arrow Expressway in Tulsa. Transportation Secretary and Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz told commissioners th

5 News Author: Emma'le Maas May 5, 2026 HEAVENER, Okla. — Oklahoma lawmakers have approved a plan to honor fallen LeFlore County deputy Walker LeMay with a new bridge dedication near his hometown. An amendment to Senate Bill 1966 will designate a bridge over the Poteau River along Highway 59 as the “Deputy Sheriff Thomas ‘Walker’ LeMay Memorial Bridge.” The location sits about 10 minutes north of LeMay’s hometown of Heavener. View the full article: FiveNewsOnline.com

KTEN Trois Murphy, KTEN News May 4, 2026 DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — Drivers in Durant may want to pack a little extra patience this month as pavement crews roll in to resurface city streets. It's a road maintenance project some people dread, countine the days until the final product is unveiled. That is the new reality for homeowners and drivers along Southeast 4th, 5th, and 6th streets, continuing to East Arkansas and East Florida Street starting Monday. View the full article: K

OK Energy Today May 3, 2026 Unexpected discovery of more problems to a U.S. Highway 75 bridge near Jenks results in another construction delay encountered by motorists. The bridge over Polecat Creek carries an estimated 59,000 vehicles a day but the Oklahoma Department of Transportation recently found more deterioration when crews removed the bridge deck. Fox 25 News reports it means ODOT had to do a redesign and a pause as new construction materials were on order. “When the

KJRH By: Clifton Haskin May 02, 2026 HASKELL, Okla. — A new sidewalk project is in the works in Haskell, aimed at improving safety for residents who currently walk along a busy stretch of road without pedestrian access. Along West Skelly Road near South Broadway Avenue, there are no sidewalks, forcing people to walk in ditches or along the street to reach nearby stores or get into town. “It’s either walk in a ditch or walk in the street,” said Haskell resident Brett Winter. V

Construction News May 2026 Through nearly 70 years and four generations, T & G Construction Inc. has been a mainstay in Oklahoma’s construction industry. The Lawton-based business was founded by J.T. Grayson and Pete Tuck as a material hauler with one truck that the pair used to haul aggregate. “My grandfather and Mr. Tuck just kept buying trucks, gradually getting into the dirt business,” said J.T.’s grandson J.C. Grayson, who owns and operates T & G Construction along with

KSWO By Austin Hedgcoth Apr. 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA (KXII) - In early April, The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) approved a record $408 million contract to rebuild the Roosevelt Bridge across Lake Texoma. On Thursday night, residents finally got a glimpse of what it will look like, and where it’ll be. “For the people that live here and drive over to Durant to work, it’s going to be a godsend,” Meg Watt, who lives near the bridge, said. View the full article: KSWO.com

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release # 26-014 Thursday, April 30, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority hosted a Moment of Silence Thursday morning in remembrance of the workers who have lost their lives while improving Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure. The ceremony paid tribute to these fallen individuals, bringing together transportation leaders and frontline workers who serve daily in roadside work zones to re

KTUL by Leighton Leatherman Wed, April 29, 2026 JENKS, Okla. (KTUL) — Drivers who use U.S. Highway 75 over Polecat Creek near Jenks are facing another delay in a bridge rehabilitation project that carries about 59,000 vehicles a day, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. ODOT said crews discovered additional deterioration after removing the bridge deck, forcing a redesign and a pause while new materials are ordered. View the full article: KTUL.com

Tahlequah Daily Press By Lee Guthrie Apr 29, 2026 With the extension of the sales tax to feed the Streets and Sidewalk Fund, a list of street and sidewalk repairs for the city to pursue was approved this week by the Planning Commission. Planning and Development Director Paige Harjo presented the latest draft of projects proposed by members of the commission over the past few months at the meeting April 27. “The commissioner’s role is to compile the list we then put into actio

The Oklahoman By Dale Denwalt April 29, 2026 Oklahoma has some of the worst roads in the nation, according to a 2026 report from Consumer Affairs. Grading both the condition of road surfaces, along with traffic fatalities, consumer advocacy and review website Consumer Affairs ranked Oklahoma as No. 5 on their list of states with the worst roads. View the full article: Oklahoman.com

OK Energy Today April 29, 2026 A Texas based construction company is the firm chosen by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission for the $408 million construction of a replacement for the Roosevelt Bridge that spans Lake Texoma in southern Oklahoma. Zachry Construction Corporation is entering the Oklahoma market and was selected by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to deliver the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project under a modified progressive design-build contr

Oklahoma House of Representatives Apr 28, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore, secured passage of Senate Bill 1475, a measure to designate the interchange of Interstate 35 and Indian Hills Road in Cleveland County as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange. The bill is authored in the House by Blair and in the Senate by Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman. Senate Bill 1475 honors the life and legacy of Toby Keith, recognizing his patriotism and lasting contributions to Okla

KJRH By: TJ Eckert Apr 28, 2026 BY, Okla. — Legislation authorizing a second bridge across the Arkansas River now waits for Governor Stitt’s signature.House Bill 2123 aims to alleviate traffic as development explodes south of the river in Bixby. Currently, getting to and from South Bixby isn't easy for drivers. "Coming from Tulsa, you really have one way in, and one way out. That's Memorial Drive," Bixby Mayor Brad Girard said. View the full article: KJRH.com

The Journal Record By: Journal Record Staff April 23, 2026 EDMOND — The City of Edmond will begin construction May 4 on a project to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Covell Road and Air Depot Boulevard. The work will include widening Air Depot Boulevard south of the intersection on the west side to add a third lane, as well as rebuilding and widening Covell Road east of the intersection to three lanes. Once completed, the intersection will have one throu

KTEN Trois Murphy Apr 21, 2026 COLBERT, Okla. (KTEN) — New signs, new rules, and slower speeds are prompting drivers to ease off the gas pedal in Colbert. "Initially, the truck traffic was a problem," said Mayor Timothy Fullen. City Council members believed that problem had been solved by enacting a "no thru truck" ordinance along North Franklin Street from State Highway 91 north to the intersection of US 69/75. The speed limit on that stretch of Franklin was originally 30 mp

FOX 25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson Tue, April 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City leaders have approved traffic changes that they say will increase safety in many parts of the metro. The Traffic and Transportation Commission voted to change the speed limit on S. Cemetery Rd., between W. Reno Ave. and S.W. 59th St., to 45 miles per hour. It is currently posted as a 55 mile per hour zone. View the full article: OKCFOX.com

MSN Story by Eli Grant April 21, 2026 Not every bridge deserves a second glance, but New Combs Bridge is a different story. Spanning the Illinois River near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, it offers drivers and cyclists a front-row seat to one of the state's most scenic river corridors. While often called New Combs Bridge by locals, you’ll find it listed as the Edmondson Bridge on official river maps and GRDA guides. The structure itself is straightforward and functional, built to carry

FOX23 FOX23.com News Staff Apr 21, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The City of Owasso is warning residents of a closure along U.S. Highway 169. The 96th Street off ramp on the southbound side of the highway is scheduled to be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22. View the full article: FOX23.com