FOX23 By Bailey Coyle Nov 10, 2025 TULSA, Okla.  — Drivers who use the Creek Turnpike in Tulsa will need to plan for extra travel time starting this week. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is starting a major bridge rehabilitation project on the Haikey Creek Bridges with the work expected to last through summer 2027. On Monday morning, the eastbound Haikey Creek Bridge will narrow down to one lane as part of the early preparation for shifting all traffic to the westbound

Oklahoma City vendor selected for routine safety checks Yukon Progress By Conrad Dudderar November 9, 2025 EL RENO – Acknowledging their decision was practically a toss-up, Canadian County commissioners this week selected a company to conduct the county’s bridge inspections for a two-year period. Commissioners voted 3-0 at their weekly meeting Nov. 3 to use CEC Corporation of Oklahoma City to perform routine bridge safety inspections from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2028 in Ca

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Friday, November 07, 2025 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Nov. 3 meeting include receiving two national pavement awards, approving the next step on the US-70 Roosevelt bridge project, briefing on several interim studies and laws and approving wrong-way improvements in the Tulsa metro. The Oklahoma Asphalt Pavement Association presented the national Asphalt Pavement Alliance’s 2024 Perpetual Pav

KRMG By FOX23.com News Staff November 05, 2025 BROKEN ARROW, Okla . — The City of Broken Arrow said a section of Liberty Parkway Trail has been temporarily closed due to construction on the Creek Turnpike Bridge. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has closed a section of the trail for a project that is improving the bridge in southwest Broken Arrow near Garnett Road and New Orleans Street. View the full article: KRMG.com

Hoodline By Eric Donovan November 05, 2025 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced that eastbound SH-9W near Goldsby will be reduced to a single lane through October next year as part of an interchange construction project. Additional lane and ramp closures are expected through November, with detours available via US-77 and I-44, as outlined in their latest traffic advisory .  US-77/Tecumseh Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction between Flood Avenue a

Public Radio Tulsa By Zach Boblitt November 5, 2025 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says inflation is continuing to affect its long-term construction goals, pushing back major projects across Green Country. During a meeting of the Indian Nations Council of Governments on Tuesday, ODOT District 8 Engineer Trapper Parks outlined the agency’s eight-year construction work plan covering fiscal years 2026 through 2033. The plan approved by a state commission guides which

Oklahoma Department of Transportation November 05, 2025 PR# 25-036 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is pleased to announce the selection of three design-build teams to pursue the US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge project. This is a critical step in the contracting process while moving the project forward. The bridge project will be delivered using a method called Modified Progressive Design Build — the first time this approach has been used in Oklahoma by ODOT. “This m

Southwest Ledger By News Staff November 4, 2025 From staff reports Effective Nov. 1, Oklahoma drivers face new restrictions on handheld cellphone use in active school and work zones. Whether driving an oil tanker, a utility truck, or a family car, motorists must go hands-free under House Bill 2263, authored by Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond. It is illegal for any person to operate a motor vehicle traveling through a “properly marked school zone” on any street or highway in thi

KTUL by Laqunta Dixon November 4, 2025 TULSA, OKLA . (KTUL) — Tulsa County officials are asking residents to share feedback on local roadway safety projects as part of a $5 million initiative aimed at making travel safer for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians. The effort is funded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program, which awarded Tulsa County $4 million in 2023. The county is contributing an additional $1 million

KTUL by Laqunta Dixon November 4, 2025 TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — A major stabilization project along Avery Drive is set to begin Nov. 19, marking the start of long-term improvements to one of Tulsa County’s most historic and scenic roadways. Originally built in 1958 and named after Cyrus Avery, known as the “Father of Route 66,” Avery Drive has long faced challenges from shifting ground conditions, leading to pavement cracks and surface depressions. To address these issues, Tuls

OK Energy Today November 3, 2025 The newest member of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is Lawton banker David Madigan .However, board composition inside the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority carries real long-range consequences for capital, toll policy, debt structure, rate design and corridor expansion impact across the state.Additionally, governance shifts inside transportation boards influence project timing, revenue forecasting and prioritization alignment with Oklahoma Energy

Hoodline By Megan Sousa October 29, 2025 Starting Wednesday, those commuting via southbound SH-4/Piedmont Rd. between N.W. 178th St. and N.W. 164th St. in Piedmont should brace for minor delays as the roadway will narrow to one lane due to construction efforts set to continue throughout the rest of the year. Reports from Oklahoma Department of Transportation indicate an ongoing project will be the cause of the commuting bottleneck. Drivers traversing SH-4 will also face alte

Hoodline By Tara Aguilar October 29, 2025 Oklahoma property owners who've had their land seized by the state will have a fresh shot at reclaiming their past holdings when a new bill takes effect on Saturday. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will soon be implementing a revised procedure that mandates notifying former property owners in the event that seized land is put up for sale, allowing them the opportunity to repurchase the property at the original price they sold i

Yahoo! News By Emmet Jamieson, Claremore Daily Progress, Okla. October 28, 2025 One lane of the county road leading to Lake Oologah's only bridge crossing should open by November, said an Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesperson. ODOT closed four miles of East 300 Road, also called Winganon Road, in May. The closure is the final phase of a $22.3 million project ODOT began in 2023 to reconstruct the Winganon Causeway, the only place to cross Lake Oologah along its 21

Hoodline By Lucas Warren October 28, 2025 The Midwest Boulevard bridge over Crutcho Creek is now open for traffic, a recent update from the City of OKC's social media post confirms. The original bridge, dating back to 1967, had fallen into disrepair, leading to concerns over safety and accessibility for the surrounding communities. Recognizing the urgent need for reconstruction, the City rallied to secure funds through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to breathe new life i

Yahoo! News By Isa Almeida, The Oklahoman October 28, 2025 The city of Oklahoma City is proposing to replace a busy and dangerous stretch of Western Avenue in northwest OKC with a traffic roundabout and a diverging diamond interchange design. The $12.6 million reconstruction project is scheduled to begin in 2027. The city is seeking public comment by Nov. 10 for the project, which will rebuild a stretch of Western Avenue from south of Pawnee Drive to north of Memorial Road. R

Office of Oklahoma Governor Press Release October 27, 2025 Today, Governor Kevin Stitt announced the Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) and Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) had begun clean ups of state property across Oklahoma City as part of Operation SAFE. Operation SAFE, which began in Tulsa, is the state’s initiative to restore safety and cleanliness by removing homeless encampments, trash, and debris from state-owned property. The OHP has the legal authority to ta

Yahoo! News Alex Gladden, The Oklahoman October 27, 2025 A new law will take effect in Oklahoma soon that will worsen penalties for people using their phones while driving in a school zone. House Bill 2263 allows courts to fine drivers a maximum of $100 for texting or using a cellphone while in school or construction zones. The measure, created by Rep. Nicole Miller, Rep. Ken Luttrell and Sen. Todd Gollihare, will become law on Nov. 1. “Distracted driving is a serious issue,

County officials from Oklahoma and across the nation were in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill, the federal measure that funds road and bridge construction, and they’re hoping to secure a larger share of that funding. N ews 9 By: Alex Cameron October 24th 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. - County officials from Oklahoma and across the nation were in Washington, D.C., this week to discuss the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bil

Hoodline By Amelia Claire Grant October 22, 2025 Norman residents calling for improved road safety will see their concerns addressed as the city has announced the installation of an All-Way Stop Control at the intersection of Imhoff Road and Walnut Road. In a move scheduled for October 29, 2025, road-users can expect a significant change designed to stem the tide of traffic incidents that have plagued the locale. As reported by the City of Norman's official website , the deci