Widespread power outages leave intersections dark, raising safety concerns for drivers. Oklahoma City Today Apr. 2, 2026 Severe thunderstorms that swept through the Oklahoma City metro area on Wednesday night have caused widespread traffic signal outages, leaving multiple major intersections without functioning stoplights. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is working to restore power and get the signals back online, but the disruption has snarled traffic and raised s

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Thursday, April 02, 2026 As the Oklahoma general election season begins, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation reminds political candidates and volunteers to stay safe, follow the law, save taxpayer money and keep Oklahoma’s highways and interstates free of litter by keeping temporary signs out of highway rights-of-way. Additionally, businesses and individuals are reminded that all signs in the state’s right-of-way, such

New report finds alarming fatality rate on state's roads National Today April 2, 2026 A new study from a national transportation research non-profit shows Oklahoma's traffic fatality rate is 19% higher than the national average, raising concerns about public safety on the state's roads. Why it matters Traffic safety is a critical issue for Oklahoma, which has long struggled with high rates of fatal collisions. This report underscores the need for the state to address infrast

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Thursday, April 02, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, launched a new statewide pavement marking project along historic U.S. Route 66 Monday morning. Serving as a tribute to the historical route that helped shape Oklahoma’s story and America’s journey west, the project will enhance on-the-ground visibility of the iconic corridor ahead of the Centennial cel

Tulsa Flyer by Ginnie Graham April 1, 2026 The cost of the vibration strips that play “This Land is Your Land” along the Southwest Boulevard Bridge just west of downtown breaks down to about $5,800 per second of music. But you’ll only hear the 19 seconds of the Woody Guthrie anthem if you follow these directions exactly: You must be driving in the bridge’s middle lane cruising west to east into downtown going exactly 35 miles per hour. The total taxpayer-funded project cost

KTUL by Jaiya Brown March 31, 2026 TULSA, Okla . (KTUL) — Drivers in south Tulsa could face months of major traffic disruptions as Tulsa County prepares to raise the intersection of 101st Street and Garnett Road to address long-standing flooding problems. An informational meeting was held last night to show residents the plans for work near 91st Street, 101st Street and Garnett Road, where neighbors raised concerns about what the construction could mean for traffic in one of

First update since 2009 will map congestion hotspots and collect feedback from Tulsa-area commuters. News on 6 By Kim Jackson March 31, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - The Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) has kicked off the Congestion Management Process Plan to look at traffic congestion and travel patterns in the Tulsa region. “We’re just launching the update of the congestion management process plan, which is a federally required planning document that we have to produce,

Stillwater New Press By Staff Mar 31, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is planning a new four-way stop on US 177 at the intersection of Airport Road and Perkins Road/177. The four-way is pending Oklahoma Transportation Commission approval, according to ODOT. Already a busy intersection in Stillwater’s industrial district, the area is also adjacent to The HUB – a new entertainment center. View the full article: STWNewsPress.com

FOX23 Morgan Martin Mar 29, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — Plans for a new south Tulsa bridge across the Arkansas River may be a step closer to reality. A proposed bill is making its way through the state capitol. It’s a conversation that’s been making the round for years — building another bridge to cross the Arkansas River in south Tulsa. FOX23 told you in 2004 about talks of a new crossing, between Memorial Bridge and Jenks Bridge. The distance between the two is nearly five and a

OK House of Representatives Press Release Mar 27, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma House of Representatives has approved House Bill 4265 , including a floor amendment to designate a memorial highway honoring longtime House employee Harvey Weathers Jr., who passed away earlier this year. The amendment, brought by Reps. Ronny Johns, R-Ada, and Eddy Dempsey, R-Valliant, adds the Harvey Weathers Jr. Memorial Highway designation. The bill, as amended, passed the House unanimousl

AI must support decisions, not replace them, says one ODOT official. AI Brew By Billy Hurley March 25, 2026 Oklahoma has almost 23,000 bridges, which means it would take a mere human quite a while to answer questions like: How many bridges have been considered structurally deficient in the last five years? Which county has the most bridges? Which bridges have shown the biggest decline in structural integrity over the last decade? With the help of Google Cloud partner North Hi

FOX23 FOX23.com News Staff March 25, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — The Indian Nations Council of Governments is launching its Congestion Management Process Plan to examine traffic patterns in the Tulsa INCOG region and develop strategies to improve mobility for residents, businesses and emergency services. The plan, which is required under federal transportation law for urbanized areas with populations exceeding 200,000, aims to develop solutions to reduce traffic congestion and impro

FOX23 Bailey Coyle Mar 24, 2026 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — Construction is set to begin Tuesday on a major road project in Broken Arrow aimed at easing congestion and improving safety along a busy stretch of County Line Road. City leaders said crews will start work to widen 23rd Street, also known as County Line Road, from two lanes to five lanes along a one mile stretch. "We have a contractor starting on widening this road from the two lanes that you see out here today to five l

OK Energy Today March 23, 2026 Oklahoma regulators are scheduled to meet Tuesday afternoon to get updates on Transportation enforcement, agency financial activity and renovation of the Jim Thorpe building. The meeting will begin at 1:30 p.m. and the agenda shows Corporation Commissioners Kim David, Todd Hiett and Brian Bingman will get an update on Transportation Division activity. The report by Deputy General Counsel Cole Reynolds will include data from the state’s ports of

A zipper merge implemented on Highway 75 near Jenks to improve traffic flow through a construction zone has instead led to confusion, long backups, and increased accidents. News On 6 MaKayla Glenn March 24, 2026 JENKS, Okla.- The zipper merge through a construction zone on Highway 75 near Jenks is meant to keep traffic moving, but drivers say it has instead led to long backups, frustration and close calls. News On 6’s MaKayla Glenn spoke with drivers, Jenks police and the Okl

KJRH By: Clifton Haskin Mar 23, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The City of Owasso is working to improve an intersection that has seen multiple accidents and frequent traffic backups, officials said. The project focuses on the intersection of 129th and 106th Street North, which currently operates as a four-way stop. City leaders said the setup contributed to congestion and safety concerns, especially during peak travel times. Owasso resident Toua Yang said he witnessed several crashes a

The project will raise a flood-prone intersection and shut it down for months as crews rebuild and widen the roadway. News On 6 By News On 6 March 23, 2026 Tulsa County is receiving an $8 million federal grant to address a long-standing flooding problem in south Tulsa, including major work at Garnett Road and East 101st Street. Tulsa County District 3 Commissioner Kelly Dunkerley discussed the project and other county initiatives in a recent interview. View the full article:

FOX23 By Paige Orr March 20, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is expanding a temporary speed limit reduction on U.S. 169 in Owasso as local police launch a new initiative to curb a recent surge in highway accidents. ODOT officials confirmed on Friday that the 55 mph construction zone limit now extends south of 56th Street North for northbound traffic and south of East 106th Street North for southbound lanes. The agency stated the change i

State of Oklahoma, House of Representatives Press Release Mar 19, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – Reps. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, and Chris Banning, R-Bixby, are commending Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents across Oklahoma for their continued dedication during the ongoing partial federal government shutdown, which began Jan. 31. As the shutdown continues and TSA officers miss paychecks, airports across the country are beginning to experience longer lines and added stra

KFOR by: Hunter Elyse Mar 18, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — If you’ve driven on 23rd Street in Uptown, you may have noticed a lot of traffic as construction goes on. Now, Walker Avenue between Northwest 23rd and Northwest 32nd is getting a makeover. Road resurfacing, new sidewalks, landscaping, and streetlights. It’s all part of the city’s plans with the “Better Streets, Safer City” sales tax program from 2017. “This is one of the last projects for that sales tax program th