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

City of Broken Arrow 07/09/2026 Our street projects are rolling along in this episode of Broken Arrow in Motion. Here’s an update on six current projects. On the north side of the city, at the County Line Road Widening Project between Omaha and Albany streets, the contractors have completed the new waterline installation and are now installing a new gravity-flow sanitary sewer main east of County Line Road. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is managing the project w

The Oklahoman Nico Berlin July 9, 2026, Oklahoma City's streetcars will remain free through August 20, with EMBARK officials saying they need more information before the Central Oklahoma Transportation & Parking Authority makes its decision on a possibly permanent free fare. COPTA was scheduled to consider the program on Friday, July 10, five days after the original end date. The decision has been tabled for Aug. 7 so EMBARK can collect more rider data. COPTA has options when

Oklahoma Department of Transportation PR#26-020 Wednesday, July 08, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s July meeting include an update on the installation of commemorative Freedom 250 road signs, approval of the new edition of the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) 5-Year Construction Work Plan and authorization of a widening and reconstruction project on SH-9 in eastern Norman and a reconstruction project on US-69 through Muskogee. More

OK Energy Today July 8, 2026 At Monday’s meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 to 2031. The updated five-year plan includes nearly $950 million in scheduled upgrades to off-system county roads and bridges, those that are maintained by counties rather than the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, across all 77 Oklahoma counties.  Included in the plan is a more than $20 million project

KTEN News Ethyn Snider Jul 8, 2026 KINGSTON, Okla. (KTEN) — Drivers and neighbors are soon going to see orange cones and road crews along Texoma Park Road following approval of a $3.5 million improvement plan. "The Oklahoma State Bird is the orange traffic barrel and cone… we all know that," said Joe Senteol, who lives along the road. The approval came Monday at a meeting of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission, updating the agency’s five- year county roads and bridges plan

Construction zones are common across Oklahoma this summer, and many include zipper merges. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol says the traffic pattern can reduce backups and improve safety, but only if drivers use it correctly. News 9 Ryan Gillin July 7, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Construction zones have become a familiar sight on highways across Green Country, bringing lane closures and slower traffic. One traffic pattern that continues to frustrate drivers is the zipper merge. The Oklaho

Oklahoma approved a $75 million interchange for the Toby Keith Expressway near Newcastle, but the project needs at least six more properties. KOCO Kilee Thomas Jul 7, 2026 The state moved one step closer to a controversial multi-billion-dollar turnpike Tuesday, but it will need more land to make it happen. The Toby Keith Expressway is planned to connect Interstate 40 between Oklahoma and Shawnee to Interstate 44 by Newcastle. While the road is already under construction, the

City of Lawon Caitlin Gatlin July 07, 2026 July 10 Update: NE Rogers Lane from NE Tortoise to NE Village Dr. is back open as of 11:45 a.m. on Friday, July 10, 2026. We appreciate everyone's patience during this repair. July 7 Update: Work continues on the drainage repair project at NE Rogers Lane. Stormwater Maintenance crews are on track to complete their portion of the work by the end of this week (July 10), after which the Streets Division is expected to begin roadway repa

KFOR by: Austin Breasette Jul 7, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — There was a recent update to a two-decade-old plan working to improve roads and bridges across Oklahoma. Over the next five years, areas across the state will see nearly $1 billion in construction. Summertime generally means you see a lot more of the orange cones come out, and plenty of folks across the metro are familiar with that right about now. The state department of transportation recently updated its County I

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will reconstruct 2.5 miles of Highway 69 through Muskogee beginning in October, a project expected to take two years and cost more than $44 million. News On 6 Dustin Stone July 6, 2026 MUSKOGEE, Okla. - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is planning a reconstruction project for Highway 69 in Muskogee. Crews will rebuild about 2 and a half miles of the highway, from about half a mile north of the State Highway 165 interchange, t

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s East-West Connector project faces a federal lawsuit as opponents call for additional environmental reviews and permitting before construction continues. KOCO Patrick Talbot Jul 1, 2026 The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s East-West Connector project is under legal scrutiny as a federal lawsuit seeks to halt construction, citing environmental review and permitting concerns. “We’re really excited to report that we’re making some great progress tha

KOCO Shanice Hopkins Jun 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — More closures will impact drivers as a major bridge project on Interstate 44 in Oklahoma City enters its next phase. Construction is already slowing down traffic on I-44 near Classen Boulevard, and drivers will see another big change in their daily commutes. The area has seen major traffic changes, including narrowed lanes that have caused big delays. View the full article: KOCO.com

The Oklahoman By Josh Kelly, Dale Denwalt June 30, 2026 Construction on Northwest Expressway is making progress after crews removed the May Avenue bridge as part of their effort to improve the interchange. The construction affected traffic along Northwest Expressway for about four days, with most construction happening overnight. The City of Oklahoma City emphasizes that the street is still accessible with traffic signals still in place for north- or southbound drivers. The e

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Press Release June 30, 2026 Engineering design ahead of schedule; early property acquisition underway The progress on the South Extension Turnpike project is exceeding expectations, meeting the planned timelines for design and pre-construction activities. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is focused on progressing design plans and has already identified ways to improve the alignment in the early design stages of the future 19-mile corridor. Collabora

FOX 4 By Joseph Rowe June 30, 2026 The Brief Texas and Oklahoma launched a real-time data-sharing network to improve traffic flow and crash response times along major shared highways. The system integrated live hazard and camera data into both states' systems ahead of travel surges for the FIFA World Cup. Officials plan to expand the network in the future to include truck parking, freight routes, and emergency evacuation coordination. AUSTIN, Texas - Texas and Oklahoma transp