City of Lawton Caitlin Gatlin May 27, 2026 Drivers should be aware of recent traffic signal changes at the Gore Boulevard intersections on both sides of I-44. Both intersections allowing vehicles to enter the interstate have been changed to a permissive left turn operation. This means there is no longer a dedicated green arrow for left turns onto the interstate ramps. Drivers turning left should proceed only when there is a safe gap in oncoming traffic. The updated timing is

ODOT project expected to last three to four weeks with nighttime paving operations KSWO By Cole Brumbelow May 26, 2026 ALTUS, Okla. (KSWO) — Main Street/U.S. Highway 283 in Altus is set to undergo resurfacing by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation starting June 1. Work on the project will occur between D Street and East County Road 1580, also known as the “Martha Y” intersection. The project is expected to last three to four weeks, with schedules, work zones and traffic

KXII By Maresa Sisk May 26, 2026 ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - Ardmore is laying the groundwork for an Oklahoma Department of Transportation $30 million Highway 70 widening project, starting underground. The city commission approved a deal with ODOT to relocate water lines along U.S. 70, clearing the way for ODOT to replace it with a new four-lane divided highway. But before construction can start, those water lines have to move. “When they widen the highway, we’re going to have to

ODOT presented three options Tuesday to overhaul Highway 75 in Glenpool, aimed at improving safety and traffic flow. Public comment is open until June 9. News on 6 By Sam Carrico May 26, 2026 GLENPOOL, Okla. - About two dozen people gathered in Glenpool Tuesday night to review proposals from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to overhaul a stretch of Highway 75, from 151st to 211th streets. ODOT says the proposals are aimed at improving safety and traffic flow along t

Duncan roadway expected to reopen by evening KSWO By Cole Brumbelow May 25, 2026 DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO) — The City of Duncan will close a portion of Martin Luther King Boulevard on Tuesday for repairs. The road will be closed between 11th and 13th streets at 7 a.m. Repairs are expected to be complete by 5:30 p.m. Drivers are asked to use caution, watch for workers and follow all traffic detour signs during this time. View the full article: KSWO.com

The Norman Transcript Peggy Dodd May 25, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will host a community open house to discuss improvements in conjunction with the Toby Keith Expressway. The meeting will focus on Interstate 35 frontage road and ramp improvement that will be performed in conjunction with the construction of the Toby Keith Expressway, a project a part of the ACCESS Oklahoma turnpike plan. ODOT is leading the design effor

KJRH By: Samson Tamijani May 25, 2026 TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — Imagine you have a road connecting your neighborhood to downtown that's bumpy, beat up, and without a sidewalk. Both the city and the state say they're working on it. Then 22 years pass. “It’s a lot of traffic through here all the time and I’ll be glad when they get it done,” Tahlequah resident Tyrel Drain told 2 News Oklahoma. View the full article: KJRH.com

Myhighplains.com by: Angel Oliva May 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KAMR/KCIT) — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced road projects that could affect traffic ahead of the Memorial Day weekend. The following projects could affect traffic over the holiday weekend, said the OTA. View the full article: Myhighplains.com

OK Energy Today May 21, 2026 Community open house scheduled to discuss I-35 corridor improvements in Norman and Moore The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are hosting a community open house to discuss the I-35 frontage road and ramp improvements in conjunction with the OTA Toby Keith Expressway at I-35 project. Despite intense opposition from homeowners along the proposed route, the two transportation agencies are moving ahead with the

The Oklahoman Isa Almeida May 20, 2026 Where does Oklahoma City rank among the best and worst traffic congestions in the country? According to a study released by ConsumerAffairs, OKC is among the cities with the least traffic congestion among 50 metro areas ranked. ConsumerAffairs analyzed the 50 most populous U.S. metropolitan areas by average driving time to work, hours of congestion and fatal car crashes per 100,000 people. The first two categories held a weight of 45 poi

The Oklahoman Isa Almeida May 20, 2026 The City of Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation will begin construction to replace the May Avenue bridge over Northwest Expressway. The northbound May Avenue ramp will close on May 26, and the southbound May Avenue ramp will close intermittently as needed to allow crews to complete construction operations safely, according to a news release. The project is expected to last around two years. The City of OKC said co

Oklahoma outlines its safety and regulatory plan as autonomous commercial trucks move closer to operating on state highways. News On 6 By News On 6 May 19, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Oklahoma is getting set to welcome fully autonomous trucking on its highways, as state officials work with industry leaders to make sure the vehicles roll out safely. Autonomous trucking prepares to expand in Oklahoma Oklahoma officials said fully autonomous commercial motor vehicles could begin appeari

Oklahoma Voice By:Barbara Hoberock May 19, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a measure that could result in savings at the pump despite concerns that it could harm the state’s long-term ability to pay for roads and bridges. The Republican signed House Bill 1370 on Monday, tossing out an existing state law that would have prevented motorists from attaining relief at the pump if Congress ultimately votes to suspend the federal gas tax. For decades, Oklahoma had on th

In 2024, nearly a fifth of the country’s roadways were rated in poor condition. Stateline BY: AMANDA WATFORD MAY 19, 2026 Across the country, potholes are more than a seasonal nuisance. They are a visible symptom of aging roads and bridges that many state and local governments say they cannot afford to fully maintain. From local streets in small towns to major urban corridors, transportation agencies are grappling with deferred maintenance, rising construction costs and limit

Oklahoma City, OK, May 19, 2026 – Transportation Revenues Used Strictly for Transportation (TRUST), an advocacy group dedicated to funding and restoring Oklahoma’s surface transportation infrastructure, released the following statement today regarding the Oklahoma Legislature’s passage and Governor Kevin Stitt’s signing of HB 1370, a bill repealing a 1996 law that would automatically raise state fuel taxes if the federal motor fuel tax is suspended. The bill, passed and signe

OK Energy Today May 18, 2026 Five years after Oklahoma adopted a tax on EV owners for using state highways and roads, Congress is about to enter the same effort but it already is causing a dispute among U.S. House and Senate Democrats. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee unveiled its long-awaited transportation bill, also known as the highway bill, over the weekend. The legislation came from Rep. Sam Graves, R-Mo., who chairs the Committee and from ranking m

State of Oklahoma House of Representatives Press Release May 18, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – Rep. Chris Banning, R-Bixby, and Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, today commented on the signing of House Bill 2979, known as the “Talyn Bain Act,” a measure to improve safety for students by establishing lower speed limits on certain highways near schools. The legislation is named in honor of Talyn Bain, a nine-year-old Glenpool student who lost his life in a crash near his school in 2025

The I-44 and Route 66 interchange in Catoosa is now expected to be completed in early 2027. News On 6 EMORY BRYAN MAY 15, 2026 CATOOSA, Okla. - The rebuild of the I-44 and State Highway 66 interchange in Catoosa is now about two-thirds complete, with the $52 million project now estimated for an early 2027 opening. Several lanes are narrowed, and some ramps have shorter merge areas during construction. The work will flatten and straighten the lanes of I-44, particularly eastbo

KFOR by: Swain Law Group Posted: May 12, 2026 When most Oklahomans think about deadly car accidents, they picture crowded interstates in Oklahoma City or heavy traffic in Tulsa. The data tells a different story. While Oklahoma County and Tulsa County consistently lead the state in total fatal crashes because of population size, some of Oklahoma’s most dangerous roads are found far from the metro areas-in small rural counties where a single highway may account for multiple dea

AOL Jordan Moeller Tue, May 12, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, Ok. (KNWA/KFTA) — The Oklahoma Highway Patrol kicks off their ‘Click it or Ticket’ campaign ahead of the 100 deadliest days of driving. In 2025, survey numbers show 85% of Oklahomans wear their seatbelt. The penalty for not buckling up is only $20, so many see it as a personal choice, not a safety issue. View the full article: AOL.com