The Journal Record By : Journal Record Staff September 23, 2026 Oklahoma had the 10th-highest traffic fatality rate in the nation in 2025, and drunk driving is a major reason why, according to a national safety report and new alcohol-related crash data. Crashes killed 4,130 people in Oklahoma from 2020 to 2025, averaging almost two deaths a day, according to a report from TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit. The state’s fatality rate was 1.35 deaths per 100 mil

From a $100M cor­ridor to a 101-year-old bridge, Edmond mulls street projects Press Reader Richard Mize, The Oklaho­man 23 Sep 2026 EDMOND - Edmond streets, like all city streets, are works in pro­gress. What that will look like in the next 10 years is, too. With a sales tax ded­ic­ated to road and street improve­ments from 2027 to 2037, city engin­eers and res­id­ent volun­teers on the Edmond Cap­ital Improve­ment Projects Advis­ory Board are work­ing on pri­or­it­iz­ing pos

ODOT says drivers can expect overnight and daytime lane closures on I-35, I-40 and I-44, along with several ongoing construction projects. News 9 Cassidy Mudd September 22, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - Drivers across the Oklahoma City metro could see delays on several major highways as lane closures and ongoing construction continue this week and through the end of September. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said the work includes closures on I-35 in Norman, I-40 near Calume

KJRH. By: Cathy Tatom Sep 21, 2026 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Eastbound traffic on the Creek Turnpike shifted onto the newly completed eastbound Haikey Creek Bridge Monday, with more changes still ahead before the week is out. Westbound traffic remains on the existing westbound bridge. That configuration will stay in place for about three days while crews relocate the barrier wall and complete pavement striping. That work will take place primarily at night, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

TIMESOFINDIA.COM TOI World Desk Sep 17, 2026 More than eight decades after the Roosevelt Bridge first carried traffic across Lake Texoma, Oklahoma has begun work on a massive replacement project that will reshape one of the region’s most important transportation links. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) says the more than $408 million project will replace the aging US-70 bridge while keeping the existing structure open throughout construction. Details from ODOT,

FOX 25 by Robert De La Garza Wed, September 16, 2026 CHANDLER, Okla. — Lincoln County commissioners rejected a $275,000 request to pave a half-mile, dead-end road where the commissioner behind the proposal lives. District 3 Commissioner Lee Doolen said the project would fulfill a promise to neighbors, while residents questioned whether taxpayer money should fund the project before other county roads and bridges are repaired. Residents packed a special meeting on Wednesday to

FOX 25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson September 16, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Construction is pressing ahead on a new turnpike segment designed to honor legendary Oklahoman Toby Keith while improving travel around the Oklahoma City metro The Toby Keith Expressway is a section of the Oklahoma City Outer Loop and part of a larger turnpike project intended to expand mobility from south Oklahoma City to Moore and Norman. It will feature interchanges at: View the full article: FOXO

KFOR by: Terré Gables/KFOR Posted: Sep 15, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Council approved new gateway entrance markers for the city today as part of a $4.1 million beautification project. The gateway signage will feature bold “OKC” lettering at 12 highway entrances across the city. The project is funded through the MAPS four sales tax initiative, which encompasses 16 projects focused on improving and beautifying Oklahoma City. Beyond the entrance markers at t

HOODLINE By Tara Aguilar September 14, 2026 A $73 million project to widen Interstate 40 near Harrah Road is expected to get underway this week, bringing years of construction to a stretch of eastern Oklahoma County that has watched its morning commute balloon into an hours-long slog. The work spans five miles of I-40 between Harrah Road and Newalla Road, and it will ultimately widen the interstate to six lanes while replacing two bridges along the corridor. View the full ar

Oklahoma Department of Transportation PR #26-029 September 14, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s September meeting include updates on the department’s Eight-Year Construction Work Plan, the Heartland Flyer passenger rail service, I-40 widening at Harrah/Newalla Road and the awarding of two US-69 resurfacing projects. Transportation Secretary and Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz provided an update on the department’s E

Oklahoma City is preparing to install gateway signs and upgrade pedestrian bridges to enhance its appearance and welcome visitors ahead of the 2028 Olympics. KOCO Emma Burch Sep 11, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City is set to revamp its highway entrances and pedestrian bridges with new designs and upgrades as part of a beautification project. Mayor David Holt said the city’s highway entrances have historically lacked proper entryways. “It’s always bothered me how our entranc

ECO NEWS By Sonia Ramírez Published On: September 11, 2026 On December 16 of 2025 a semi-truck illegally hauling the concrete base of a utility pole wreaked havoc striking six bridges along Oklahoma’s I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike. Four overpasses had to be closed, emergency repairs had to be done and a final bill of $491,700 was reached because of that single trip. This time luckily no one was injured. The episode shows how easily one routing failure and an inattentive driver ca

The Oklahoman Dale Denwalt Sept. 10, 2026 You might be sitting at a red light in northwest Oklahoma City when a city bus blows past you into the intersection. While it might be shocking to see one of OKC's RAPID buses drive past a stoplight, they aren't running it. In fact, these specialty buses are allowed to skip the wait with the help of an extra traffic control system. View the full article: Oklahoman.com

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FOX25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson September 8, 2026 HARRAH, Okla. (KOKH) — Drivers in eastern Oklahoma County are being asked to prepare for a 'significant construction project. Oklahoma Department of Transportation Director Tim Gatz says the agency is preparing for a large project at eastbound I-40 and Harrah/Newalla Rd. The project, which will cross Oklahoma and Pottawatomie counties, aims to increase the capacity of eastbound I-40. View the full article: OKCFox.com

KRMG by Skyler Cooper September 8, 2026 If you commute between Tulsa and Sand Springs, you’re about to get even more familiar with those orange road construction barrels. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said four projects will begin Tuesday on Highway 412, plus one on Highway 97 in Sand Springs. First, ODOT said a $3 million bridge deck replacement and substructure repair project will happen over 177th W. Ave. in Sand Springs. This work is happening near the ongoing

KJRH By: Marly Gatewood Sep 08, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The City of Owasso is asking residents to share their thoughts as officials begin developing a new Transportation Master Plan aimed at improving the city’s long-term transportation infrastructure. The plan, known as a TMP, will serve as a framework for managing and improving transportation throughout Owasso as the city continues to grow. The City of Owasso shared to social media the updated plan will help identify future tr

KJRH By: Clifton Haskin Sep 08, 2026 MUSKOGEE, Okla. — One of Muskogee’s busiest roads is getting an upgrade, but drivers should prepare for some delays while crews complete the work. The City of Muskogee plans to resurface about a mile of York Street from Shawnee Street to North Street beginning around mid-September. View the full article: KJRH.com

The Journal Record By : Paul Poynter / WSB September 4, 2026 Every day, hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans drive across bridges they rarely notice. That’s exactly how infrastructure should work. When bridges are safe and reliable, they’re easy to take for granted. But maintaining them requires decades of planning, sustained investment and a commitment to looking beyond today’s needs. Oklahoma knows what’s possible when we make that commitment. View the full article: JournalR

M3 Publishing LLC By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice September 3, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Tulsa-area drivers are being asked a simple question: Where is traffic giving you the biggest headache? Over the past six months, the Indian Nations Council of Governments, or INCOG, has been studying how people and goods move throughout the Tulsa metropolitan area. The team analyzed traffic and travel patterns, key roadways and corridors, and input from local agencies, transportation offic