The Madill Record By News Staff Thursday, April 16, 2026 A decades-old crossing over Lake Texoma is one step closer to replacement after the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a massive overhaul of the aging US-70 Roosevelt Bridge, signaling both short-term headaches for drivers and long-term gains for the Texoma region. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently selected a construction team and approved moving forward on the roughly $408 million proje

KJRH By: TJ Eckert Apr 14, 2026 JENKS, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is using zipper merges in construction zones on Highway 75 north of Tulsa and near Jenks. ODOT introduced the zipper merge in the north construction zone after Tulsa police requested it to help with traffic flow. "It is a better tool for getting more traffic through there more efficiently and more safely," T.J. Gerlach with ODOT said. Gerlach says the change was made to help move traffic

Engineering firm's shares rise on $409 million project win to replace aging regional connector National Today Apr 13, 2026 Parsons, a leading engineering and infrastructure design firm, has been selected by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to serve as the lead designer on a major bridge replacement project over Lake Texoma. The two-mile-long bridge structure will replace the aging Roosevelt Bridge, a key regional connector originally built in 1945. The $409 million p

A nearly $5 million construction project is now underway in south Tulsa, bringing significant changes to drivers and nearby neighborhoods along 91st Street. News on 6 Madeleine Dunn April 13, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - The project stretches between Harvard and Yale, targeting one of the more heavily traveled roads in the area. City crews have already begun work on resurfacing and infrastructure improvements. What improvements are coming? The rehabilitation project includes several

KTUL by Burt Mummolo April 10, 2026 TULSA, (Okla.) — In further celebration and preparation for the Route 66 Centennial, the City of Tulsa has installed the first musical road in the state of Oklahoma on the Southwest Boulevard Bridge, which runs parallel to the Cyrus Avery Memorial Bridge, an important landmark in Tulsa’s history as the Capital of Route 66. Now, when drivers head east toward Downtown at 35 miles per hour, the song “This Land is Your Land” by Oklahoma native

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Thursday, April 09, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Tuesday, April 6 meeting include the kick off of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s work zone awareness initiative, approval to continue a contract to replace the US-70 Roosevelt bridge over Lake Texoma and awarding a project to expand I-40 between the Kickapoo Turnpike and McCloud and three bridge rehabi

KTEN News Apr 9, 2026 STRINGTOWN, Okla. (KTEN) — Stringtown police are putting motorists on alert: You'll have to drive more slowly through the city. As of Wednesday, the speed limit has been reduced to 50 mph on US 69 along a residential stretch. It had been 60 mph. Stringtown officials had asked state officials for a speed reduction in the wake of a series of serious accidents. View the article: KTEN.com

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Spring has arrived in Oklahoma, bringing not only warmer weather and longer days, but an increase in highway construction and maintenance projects across the state. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are launching a statewide campaign focused on a simple but critical message: Safe Actions Save Lives. The initiative encourages drivers to take simple safety s

KTEN News Sabine Welsh Apr 7, 2026 (KTEN) — If you travel between Kingston and Durant on US 70, you cross Lake Texoma on the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge — a narrow, two-lane span that was opened 81 years ago.  "It's pretty sketchy," said Blake Harper. "I don't like going down it, especially in a good sized vehicle." Now the span that's gotten a lot of mixed reactions over the years has been approved for a big upgrade: A new bridge to replace the aging structure. "It's really ab

OK Energy Today April 7, 2026 Team selected to deliver new US-70 Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma Oklahoma’s Transportation Commission has awarded a more than $400 million contract to a firm for the design and replacement of the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma. On Monday, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved continuing Zachry Construction and Traylor Bros., Inc.’s contract at a value of $408 million for the final design and construction phases. ODOT will

Tulsa Flyer by Joe Tomlinson April 6, 2026 If you are seeing orange barrels more than your loved ones, it’s likely you’re a daily commuter in Tulsa. The “spring bloom” of construction season is upon us, said Paul Zachary, Tulsa’s director of engineering. “We hit the 40 degrees, 50 degrees and rising that we need for asphalted concrete — that’s when those projects are going to get going,” Zachary said. In midtown, there are projects on several of the city’s arterial streets. I

FOX25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson Sun, April 5, 2026 NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Drivers in Norman need to be aware of a traffic pattern change as a major construction project continues this week. Beginning on Monday, crews will shift two-way traffic on Jenkins Avenue eastward to newly constructed northbound lanes, between Lindsey Street and Reaves Park Rd. Officials say construction crews have completed Phase 2 of the Jenkins Avenue Widening Project, and they are now moving onto

Tulsa Flyer By David Prock | KOTV April 3, 2026 TULSA, Okla. – A new flyover ramp connecting I-44 to Highway 75 is now open, marking a major milestone in a long-awaited project many dubbed “Tulsa Stonehenge.” The Oklahoma Department of Transportation opened a single westbound lane Thursday, giving drivers a new way to access southbound U.S. 75 and replacing the older cloverleaf ramp. When did “Tulsa Stonehenge” construction start? Construction began in January 2021 but paused

The I-40 Douglas Boulevard interchange project in Midwest City, OK was completed, marking a historic milestone. The $170M project transformed the interchange into a modern SPUI, enhancing traffic flow and safety. With more than 6 miles of I-40 widened, connectivity across eastern Oklahoma County was improved. Leaders celebrated the project's completion, emphasizing its importance for the region's growth and development. Construction Equipment Guide April 2, 2026 The project w

Widespread power outages leave intersections dark, raising safety concerns for drivers. Oklahoma City Today Apr. 2, 2026 Severe thunderstorms that swept through the Oklahoma City metro area on Wednesday night have caused widespread traffic signal outages, leaving multiple major intersections without functioning stoplights. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is working to restore power and get the signals back online, but the disruption has snarled traffic and raised s

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Thursday, April 02, 2026 As the Oklahoma general election season begins, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation reminds political candidates and volunteers to stay safe, follow the law, save taxpayer money and keep Oklahoma’s highways and interstates free of litter by keeping temporary signs out of highway rights-of-way. Additionally, businesses and individuals are reminded that all signs in the state’s right-of-way, such

New report finds alarming fatality rate on state's roads National Today April 2, 2026 A new study from a national transportation research non-profit shows Oklahoma's traffic fatality rate is 19% higher than the national average, raising concerns about public safety on the state's roads. Why it matters Traffic safety is a critical issue for Oklahoma, which has long struggled with high rates of fatal collisions. This report underscores the need for the state to address infrast

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Thursday, April 02, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, launched a new statewide pavement marking project along historic U.S. Route 66 Monday morning. Serving as a tribute to the historical route that helped shape Oklahoma’s story and America’s journey west, the project will enhance on-the-ground visibility of the iconic corridor ahead of the Centennial cel

Tulsa Flyer by Ginnie Graham April 1, 2026 The cost of the vibration strips that play “This Land is Your Land” along the Southwest Boulevard Bridge just west of downtown breaks down to about $5,800 per second of music. But you’ll only hear the 19 seconds of the Woody Guthrie anthem if you follow these directions exactly: You must be driving in the bridge’s middle lane cruising west to east into downtown going exactly 35 miles per hour.  The total taxpayer-funded project cost

KTUL by Jaiya Brown March 31, 2026 TULSA, Okla . (KTUL) — Drivers in south Tulsa could face months of major traffic disruptions as Tulsa County prepares to raise the intersection of 101st Street and Garnett Road to address long-standing flooding problems. An informational meeting was held last night to show residents the plans for work near 91st Street, 101st Street and Garnett Road, where neighbors raised concerns about what the construction could mean for traffic in one of