Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews and contractors are modifying work hours and focusing on safety to continue road projects during high temperatures. KOCO Olivia Hickey Jul 23, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews and contractors are adjusting their schedules and prioritizing safety to continue road work while managing the challenges of extreme heat. Oklahoma roofers face dangerous conditions as roof temperatures can exceed 170 degrees Yo

OK Energy Tody July 23, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking proposals from companies who can support the continued development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure along designated alternative fuel corridors in Oklahoma. As reported by OK Energy Today early this year, Oklahoma was one of five states that had not spent its share of federal funding under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program overseen by the Federal Highway Administrat

KTUL: By Paige Orr July 23, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — The average person makes thousands of decisions per day, but safety data from OSHA showed that behind the wheel, drivers make over 200 decisions for every single mile traveled. A new study from the Gorospe Law Group analyzed five years of city data from 2017 to 2021 to pinpoint where drivers in Tulsa are most at risk. View the full article: KTUL.com

Commissioner Stan Sallee discusses transportation projects and park improvements across Tulsa County. News on 6 By News on 6 July 22, 2026 TULSA COUNTY, Okla. - Several road and park projects are moving forward across Tulsa County, with construction expected to begin on some improvements this fall. Tulsa County Commissioner Stan Sallee joined News On 6 at 4 p.m. to discuss projects in Collinsville, Broken Arrow and O’Brien Park, highlighting efforts to improve safety, traffic

Traffic is moving again near SH-20 after crews cleared a dump truck that struck the County Road 4150 overpass, but overnight lane closures are planned for bridge repairs. News on 6 Brooke Cox July 22, 2026 CLAREMORE, Okla. - Eastbound lanes of the Will Rogers Turnpike are back open near State Highway 20 in Claremore after a dump truck struck an overpass Wednesday morning. According to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, the crash happened near mile marker 252 when a dump truck w

FOX 25 by Sierra Joslin July 22, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is currently looking for proposals for the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Companies can submit proposals to receive funding and will be required to follow the Federal Highway Administration National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program. View the full article: OKCFox.com

JALOPNIK BY ERIK SHERMAN JULY 22, 2026 There are two kinds of drivers: those who admit that they've drifted above the speed limit, and those who lie about it. After all, in a recent survey conducted by U.S. News & World Report, 88% of drivers say they speed on purpose. Yet Oklahoma says speeding is never okay. Don't believe it? The Sooner State has, printed in plain English, the words "no tolerance" or "zero tolerance" on its speed limit signs. Oooh, ominous. It sounds like s

KXII By Mia Medellin Jul. 22, 2026 DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has plans to improve the intersection of First Avenue and Gerlach Drive, adding turn lanes, widening and a traffic signal to address congestion near area schools. ODOT spokesperson T.J. Gerlach said the agency will widen the roadway to accommodate the new turn lanes. “We’re going to add some left turn bays to help traffic flow through there a lot more easily,” Gerlach said. “Th

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Press Release July 22, 2026 Eastbound I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike is narrowed to one lane near SH-20 at Claremore at mm 252 for cleanup of a dump truck with a raised bed that struck the County Rd. 4150 overpass bridge this morning. Crews are on scene for bridge inspection and have closed County Rd. 4150 above the turnpike as a precaution until the extent of the damage is determined and any necessary repairs are made. View the press release: Oklahoma

Triple-digit heat in Oklahoma is putting concrete highways at risk for dangerous pavement buckling, and crews are watching problem spots daily KOCO Patrick Talbot Jul 21, 2026 Triple-digit temperatures in Oklahoma are putting stress on concrete highways, prompting road crews to monitor for pavement buckling, a condition that can create dangerous driving conditions. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said maintenance crews are out daily, focusing on areas with a history

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Press Release Tuesday, July 21, 2026 The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is seeking public input online for the future interchange of the Toby Keith Expressway (formerly East-West Connector) turnpike at I-40 in Newalla. Those in the surrounding areas such as Oklahoma and Cleveland counties who travel I-40 and the I-335/Kickapoo Turnpike regularly are also asked to provide input. The online comment period will be open from July 21 to Aug. 21. This will

KFOR by: Tanner DeLeon/ KFOR Jul 17, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Whether you live, work, or just visit Oklahoma City on occasion, you know traffic can be unpredictable. One minute you are cruising along, the next you are stuck in a mile-long traffic jam. In fact, Mayor David Holt specifically made it a big part of his state of the city address this week. In his speech, the mayor says the average driver in Oklahoma City now spends 26 hours a year in their car commuting. View

City of Oklahoma Press Release July 16, 2026 The first official street resurfacing project funded through the 2025 Bond Program is now underway, marking the beginning of a long-term investment in improving the community's transportation infrastructure. Construction begins today on Mustang Road from Wilshire Boulevard to Britton Road. The $960,000 resurfacing project is scheduled for completion before the start of the upcoming school year, minimizing disruptions during one of

Oklahoma Welcome News By David Deaton July 15, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Eddy Dempsey, R-Valliant, today praised the approval of the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Five-Year Plan for Fiscal Years 2027-2031, which invests nearly $950 million in county road and bridge improvements across all 77 Oklahoma counties. “Strong roads and bridges are essential for the safety of our families, the movement of commerce and the continued growth of our communities,” Dempse

FOX25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson Tue, July 14, 2026 EL RENO, Okla. (KOKH) — Drivers near El Reno should plan for a monthlong closure on Banner Road starting Monday morning as crews begin a bridge replacement project. View the full article: OKCFOX.com

Ponca City Now by Ponca City Now Tue, July 14, 2026 The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Board awarded a $75.4 million contract recently to build a new interchange connecting I-44, the Toby Keith Expressway and SH-37 near Newcastle, part of a push to complete the new turnpike’s alignment between I-44 and I-35. The meeting opened with a moment of silence for two transportation workers who have been lost since June. The Board, in its first meeting under new Chairman Will Berry, als

Yahoo! Autos Eli Shayotovich, SlashGear Mon, July 13, 2026 For many, the terms "zero tolerance" or "no tolerance" might bring to mind any number of laws aimed at drugs or alcohol, immigration policies, guns on school grounds, or unacceptable behavior in the workplace. It's become the catch-all for prohibiting something under any circumstance. However, if you're driving on the highways in Oklahoma — where a huge stretch of the famous Route 66 can still be driven – you might se

A truck carrying a large excavator struck and damaged seven of eight support beams on an I-44 turnpike bridge in Oklahoma, prompting emergency repairs and lane closures. News on 6 Kim Jackson July 13, 2026 The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority says a truck with an over-height load damaged a bridge on I-44, causing lane closures and emergency repairs What happened? The Oklahoma Highway Patrol got the call that the bridge had been struck by a truck on Saturday. “Somebody called it an

KJRH.com By: Sharon Phillips Jul 13, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — An intersection in Owasso is closed after crews spotted a dip in the road that posed a risk to drivers. Assistant Public Works Director Travis Blundell said the repair on 145th East Avenue near 106th Street North could not wait. View the full article: KJRH.com

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a construction contract to repair deteriorated bridge girders near Ponca City. News on 6 Samantha Rupe July 13, 2026 PONCA CITY, Okla. -The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District has awarded a construction contract to repair the bridge over Kaw Dam near Ponca City, Oklahoma. The Tennessee Valley Authority will begin repairs after construction materials are delivered. The materials are expected to arrive in mid-August. The bridge w