City of Lawson Madalynn ElKouri | Multimedia Specialist March 12, 2026 The Lawton City Council received a report regarding traffic signal operations along Gore Boulevard during a recent council meeting. The report was prepared by engineering consultant WSB and provides a detailed review of traffic conditions along one of the city’s primary east-west corridors. Mayor Stan Booker previously directed that the full report be brought forward so council members, and the public can

Oklahoma Department of Transportation PR #26-009 March 11, 2026 I-40 Douglas Blvd. ribbon cutting marks completion of historic interchange project  Federal, state and local leaders gathered Wednesday at I-40 and Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City to officially cut the ribbon and open the more than $170 million U. S. Senator James Inhofe interchange. The ceremony celebrated the completion of one of the largest highway construction contracts in Oklahoma Department of Transportation

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers replaces aging bridge connected to Tenkiller Dam Natitonal Today - Oklahoma City Today March 11, 2026 Construction workers with Kiewit are working to replace the U.S. Highway 100 bridge near Gore, Oklahoma that is connected to the Tenkiller Dam. The existing bridge is being completely removed and replaced with a new concrete structure as the Corps of Engineers works to ensure long-term safety and reliability of the bridge over the active spillway.

The Oklahoman By Richard Mize March 11, 2026 Two prominent Oklahoma County construction projects face a year-end deadline for using federal pandemic funding that looms large at one site because of the usual weather delays and at the other because of unusual complications. Breaking the deadline would cost the county, and taxpayers, millions of dollars set aside to partially pay for a new jail − a portion of the as-yet unspent proceeds of a $260 million, voter-approved bond iss

ePlane AI By ePlane AI March 10, 2026 Oklahoma has been selected as a primary hub for a pioneering electric air taxi initiative, marking a significant step forward in the advancement of next-generation aviation technology. Supported by the White House, the Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (eVTOL) Integration Pilot Program seeks to test electric air taxis capable of transporting passengers and cargo using aircraft that take off and land vertically. This initiative places

KTEN By Kendall Timms, KTEN News Mar 10, 2026 KINGSTON, Okla. (KTEN) - Two highly anticipated projects in Marshall County — the Pointe Vista development and the Roosevelt Bridge replacement — are both making progress. Marshall county voters had their say on the Pointe Vista tax increment finance plan in November after two out of three commissioners denied it. This time it passed. "Once the TIF was approved, Pointe Vista got to work the very next day," said Grant Speakes, Po

The surrounding roads are currently all two-lane. News on 6 Emory Bryan March 10, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - The Tulsa City Councilor who represents South Tulsa insists that any discussion of a new bridge over the Arkansas River must include widening and extending Riverside Drive, and the bridge cannot directly connect traffic to Yale Avenue. Yale is two lanes with neighborhoods on both sides, and a Jenks school just up the road. City Councilor Phil Lakin also wants improvements at

KFOR By Katelyn Ogle Mar 8, 2026 ( KFOR ) — If you drive in Edmond, you’ve probably heard or said, “Traffic is terrible!” The city says even with a booming population and more cars on the road, accidents have gone down. That’s thanks to Edmond’s Traffic Management Center. “Edmond is one of the fastest growing cities in Oklahoma,” said Corson Smith, the senior transportation engineer for the city of Edmond. View the full article: KFOR.com

The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors said the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is actively investigating social media threats directed to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, mainly from the non-profit Pike Off OTA. News on 9 Amanda Siew March 5, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors (AOGC) said investigations are underway into social media threats made against people working on turnpike projects in Oklahoma. Bobby Stem, the executive director of

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release March 05, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, March 2 meeting include a briefing on the recent wildfires, the status of the US-70 Roosevelt bridge project, approval of engineering contracts for projects on I-35 and I-44 in Oklahoma City along with awarding multiple paving contracts and a $35 million widening project in the Grand Lake area. Secretary of Transportation and ODOT Executive Direct

FOX 23 By Janna Clark March 3, 2026 TULSA, Okla.  — Major construction is now underway to fix the infamous "Roller Coaster Bridge" on the Creek Turnpike, a nickname that refers to the stretch of road that carries drivers between south Tulsa and Broken Arrow over Haikey Creek. A decade ago, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) told FOX23 investigative reporter Janna Clark there were no plans to fix the bridge.  Now, after 25 years of complaints about the highly visible bounce

Safety improvements aim to reduce crashes at the Highway 75 intersection near Preston, with construction expected to finish by year’s end. News on 6 by Cal Day March 3, 2026 OKMULGEE COUNTY - Changes are coming to a busy intersection in Okmulgee County. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says improvements at the Preston Road, also known as Will Sampson Road, intersection of Highway 75 are designed to make the area safer for drivers, though construction will mean tempo

OU Daily Ashtynn Caldwell March 3, 2026 The city of Norman received full funding from multiple sources for nine public works projects, including $12,383,480 for transportation improvements.  Of this funding, $821,961 is allocated for transit vehicle replacement, $7,500,000 for improvements at the West Tecumseh Road, North Flood Avenue and 24th Avenue Northwest intersection, and $4,061,519 for East Constitution Street improvements.  According to the city website, the public w

FOX 23 By Devyn Lyon Mar 3, 2026 GLENPOOL, Okla. — A bill named in honor of nine-year-old Talyn Bain, a boy killed in a Glenpool car crash last year, is one step closer to becoming law.  The bill passed unanimously out of the Oklahoma House Tuesday morning. If it becomes law, the bill would expand school zones to nearby highways.  House Bill 2979, known as the Talyn Bain Act, would require the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to establish 45-mile-per-hour school

The Oklahoman By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice March 3, 2026 Oklahoma has seen a 106% spike in the number of work zone fatalities, Oklahoma’s transportation secretary said Monday.  Tim Gatz, who also serves as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation executive director, said in 2023, there were 33 work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, a 106% increase above the prior year, he said. A spokesperson for the agency said  those are the most available figures. Gatz attributed the

The toll bridge would relieve traffic on US-64. News on 6 Emory Bryan March 3, 2026 BIXBY, Okla. - A plan is advancing that could lead to another highway bridge into Bixby, relieving congestion on the US-64 (Memorial) bridge, which is the only North-South route into the fast-growing community. Both Bixby Mayor Brad Girard and U.S. Senator MarkWayne Mullin said the likely route would be from 151st Street, North on what is now Kimberly-Clark Place, crossing the river to a poi

The Oklahoman By Brandy McDonnell March 2, 2026 The family of the late Toby Keith will be honored by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority after state lawmakers passed a resolution to name the new east‑west connector turnpike in the Norman area for the country music icon, whose family has given permission despite his earlier opposition to the toll project, a spokesperson for the singer‑songwriter confirmed for The Oklahoman. Members of Keith's family will attend the monthly meet

FOX 25 by Hayden Alexander March 2, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) updated commuters on several construction projects set to start Tuesday morning. Starting Tuesday, March 3, eastbound and westbound State Highway 9 will narrow to one lane in each direction from S. Jenkins Ave. to 12th Ave. SE in Norman from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday for surface work according to ODOT. The eastbound and westbound lanes of SE-9Ewill be narrowed

The major intersection upgrade aims to improve traffic flow and safety for Tulsa’s growing population. News on 6 By Madison Jones February 25, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - When summer rolls around, drivers in Tulsa will start to notice big changes at the intersection of Highway 75 and 81st Street. Once construction is complete, the intersection at 81st and Highway 75 will include a diverging diamond interchange, a design that transportation officials say improves both traffic flow and

Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt Press Release February 25, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (February 25, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today reappointed Tim Gatz to his role as Secretary of Transportation, a key Cabinet position awaiting Oklahoma Senate confirmation. “ This whole ordeal was nothing more than semantics ,” said Governor Stitt. “ Gatz started with me in 2019 as my go-to for all transportation matters, and he has remained in that role ever since. I’m glad I can restore his pr