KJRH By: Stef Manchen May 12, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — A construction zone on Highway 75 is creating more than traffic delays. It's turned into a danger zone where drivers are taking the merge rules into their own hands. "People try to run you off the road if you try to pass," said Glenpool resident Juanita Deis. "I've experienced trying to be run off the road three separate times. This last time, I ended up in the grass." View the full article: KJRH.com

KRMG By FOX23.com News Staff May 11, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — Starting on Monday, Tulsa drivers may notice some construction along the Broken Arrow Expressway between East 15th Street and South Sheridan Road. The City of Tulsa is beginning its multi-week project of installing new, smart highway lighting along the highway. This will repair the 118 existing light poles and convert them to energy-efficient LEDs. View the full article: KRMG.com

KFOR by: Katelyn Ogle Posted: May 11, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – New data on distracted driving shows Oklahoma ranks 10th in the nation for the deadliest states for distracted driving. That’s according to a new report from cell phone carrier whistleOut, using data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. “I thought we’d be a lot higher, unfortunately,” said MSgt. Eric Kirby, with the Oklahoma County Sheriff’s office. Kirby spends a lot of time around traffic,

FOX 23 News Bailey Coyle May 11, 2026 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. — The City of Broken Arrow is moving into the next phase of its "Reconnecting Broken Arrow" project, a long term effort city leaders say is designed to improve traffic flow, safety and connectivity around the Broken Arrow Expressway. City officials recently wrapped up the public comment portion of the planning process and said the feedback gathered from residents will help shape the next phase of design work. Charlie B

AOL Josh Kelly, The Oklahoman May 9, 2026 Construction on NW 23rd Street is still underway, as blockages shift throughout the project. Over the last two weeks, officials state they have reopened traffic from Harvey Avenue, which was closed due to ongoing renovations. Now the block has moved to Hudson Avenue. Between the two streets, light poles, pedestrian walkways, ramps and driveways have been completed as they move farther down the road. View the full article: AOL.com

KOCO Shanice Hopkins May 8, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Lane closures in downtown Oklahoma City begin Friday as the city moves forward with utility work for the new Thunder arena, Continental Coliseum. The closures will narrow parts of E.K. Gaylord Boulevard between Sheridan and Reno avenues, as well as northbound lanes past Reno Avenue, and are expected to last for two weeks. The city said the lane closures are necessary as crews continue work on the future home of the Oklahoma Cit

FOX 25 by McKenna Worsham May 8, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City is warning the community about an ongoing spoofing scam in which residents are receiving text messages stating they need to pay a traffic violation or are at risk of losing their license. If residents did not opt in to receive court information by text, the message may be fraudulent. View the full article: OKCFox.com

The Madill Record By Charles White Thursday, May 7, 2026 Residents from both sides of Lake Texoma packed into the community open house on April 30 to get a closer look at one of southern Oklahoma’s most anticipated infrastructure projects, the replacement of the aging Roosevelt Bridge connectingKingstonandMead along U.S. Highway 70. Hosted by the Oklahoma DepartmentofTransportation, the meeting gave residents, business owners, anglers and daily commuters an opportunity to stu

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release May 06, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s monthly meeting include an update on tornado debris clean up in Enid, a recap on the recent Route 66 / Turner Turnpike project and public art dedication in Wellston and a bridge rehabilitation project on SH-51/Broken Arrow Expressway in Tulsa. Transportation Secretary and Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz told commissioners th

5 News Author: Emma'le Maas May 5, 2026 HEAVENER, Okla. — Oklahoma lawmakers have approved a plan to honor fallen LeFlore County deputy Walker LeMay with a new bridge dedication near his hometown. An amendment to Senate Bill 1966 will designate a bridge over the Poteau River along Highway 59 as the “Deputy Sheriff Thomas ‘Walker’ LeMay Memorial Bridge.” The location sits about 10 minutes north of LeMay’s hometown of Heavener. View the full article: FiveNewsOnline.com

KTEN Trois Murphy, KTEN News May 4, 2026 DURANT, Okla. (KTEN) — Drivers in Durant may want to pack a little extra patience this month as pavement crews roll in to resurface city streets. It's a road maintenance project some people dread, countine the days until the final product is unveiled. That is the new reality for homeowners and drivers along Southeast 4th, 5th, and 6th streets, continuing to East Arkansas and East Florida Street starting Monday. View the full article: K

OK Energy Today May 3, 2026 Unexpected discovery of more problems to a U.S. Highway 75 bridge near Jenks results in another construction delay encountered by motorists. The bridge over Polecat Creek carries an estimated 59,000 vehicles a day but the Oklahoma Department of Transportation recently found more deterioration when crews removed the bridge deck. Fox 25 News reports it means ODOT had to do a redesign and a pause as new construction materials were on order. “When the

KJRH By: Clifton Haskin May 02, 2026 HASKELL, Okla. — A new sidewalk project is in the works in Haskell, aimed at improving safety for residents who currently walk along a busy stretch of road without pedestrian access. Along West Skelly Road near South Broadway Avenue, there are no sidewalks, forcing people to walk in ditches or along the street to reach nearby stores or get into town. “It’s either walk in a ditch or walk in the street,” said Haskell resident Brett Winter. V

Construction News May 2026 Through nearly 70 years and four generations, T & G Construction Inc. has been a mainstay in Oklahoma’s construction industry. The Lawton-based business was founded by J.T. Grayson and Pete Tuck as a material hauler with one truck that the pair used to haul aggregate. “My grandfather and Mr. Tuck just kept buying trucks, gradually getting into the dirt business,” said J.T.’s grandson J.C. Grayson, who owns and operates T & G Construction along with

KSWO By Austin Hedgcoth Apr. 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA (KXII) - In early April, The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) approved a record $408 million contract to rebuild the Roosevelt Bridge across Lake Texoma. On Thursday night, residents finally got a glimpse of what it will look like, and where it’ll be. “For the people that live here and drive over to Durant to work, it’s going to be a godsend,” Meg Watt, who lives near the bridge, said. View the full article: KSWO.com

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release # 26-014 Thursday, April 30, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority hosted a Moment of Silence Thursday morning in remembrance of the workers who have lost their lives while improving Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure. The ceremony paid tribute to these fallen individuals, bringing together transportation leaders and frontline workers who serve daily in roadside work zones to re

KTUL by Leighton Leatherman Wed, April 29, 2026 JENKS, Okla. (KTUL) — Drivers who use U.S. Highway 75 over Polecat Creek near Jenks are facing another delay in a bridge rehabilitation project that carries about 59,000 vehicles a day, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. ODOT said crews discovered additional deterioration after removing the bridge deck, forcing a redesign and a pause while new materials are ordered. View the full article: KTUL.com

Tahlequah Daily Press By Lee Guthrie Apr 29, 2026 With the extension of the sales tax to feed the Streets and Sidewalk Fund, a list of street and sidewalk repairs for the city to pursue was approved this week by the Planning Commission. Planning and Development Director Paige Harjo presented the latest draft of projects proposed by members of the commission over the past few months at the meeting April 27. “The commissioner’s role is to compile the list we then put into actio

The Oklahoman By Dale Denwalt April 29, 2026 Oklahoma has some of the worst roads in the nation, according to a 2026 report from Consumer Affairs. Grading both the condition of road surfaces, along with traffic fatalities, consumer advocacy and review website Consumer Affairs ranked Oklahoma as No. 5 on their list of states with the worst roads. View the full article: Oklahoman.com

OK Energy Today April 29, 2026 A Texas based construction company is the firm chosen by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission for the $408 million construction of a replacement for the Roosevelt Bridge that spans Lake Texoma in southern Oklahoma. Zachry Construction Corporation is entering the Oklahoma market and was selected by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to deliver the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project under a modified progressive design-build contr