A nonprofit founded by a mother who lost her daughter to a wrong-way driver is working with state officials to explore technology aimed at preventing similar tragedies KOCO By Olivia Hickey Jul 29, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Two wrong-way crashes on Oklahoma highways this week — one on the Kilpatrick Turnpike and another on Interstate 44 — are prompting renewed efforts to improve driver safety, with investigators saying both crashes involved allegedly impaired drivers. WATCH: Two w

City officials say several major infrastructure projects have reached key milestones while construction continues across Tulsa. News on 6 Samantha Rupe July 28, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Several major street projects have reached significant construction milestones this summer as work continues on more than $76 million in street, bridge and waterline improvements across Tulsa. From north Tulsa to south Tulsa, crews are reconstructing streets, replacing aging waterlines, rehabilitat

KFOR by: Terré Gables Jul 27, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The City of Oklahoma City says contractors hired by the Oklahoma City Utilities Department will begin the installation of a new sanitary sewer system in the main adjacent to the Edgewater Lakepointe neighborhood. Starting August 3, 2026, work is set to take place in the greenbelt area owned by the Oklahoma City Water Utilities Trust south of S. Lake Hefner Drive. City officials say postcards are in the mail for househo

FOX25 by Hayden Alexander July 27, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced on Monday that it is participating in the "Check Your Height, Know It's Right" public awareness campaign. The campaign is aimed at helping drivers avoid striking bridges with their vehicles and encourages people to check the height of their vehicle and load before traveling. ODOT said bridge strikes damage vehicles and infrastructure, cause traffic

A wrong-way driver was stopped on the Kilpatrick Turnpike before a crash. Now officials say prevention starts at the exit ramp. KOCO Kilee Thomas Jul 27, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City police spotted a driver going the wrong way down the Kilpatrick Turnpike during a scary situation early Monday morning. The driver was arrested near MacArthur Boulevard following a police chase that began near Northwest 63rd Street. They were arrested for driving under the influence. Adver

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