FOX23 By FOX23.com News Staff June 10, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — West Archer Street between North Cheyenne and North Denver Avenues will be closed for one week beginning June 16 for sanitary sewer line repairs. Officials are encouraging drivers to follow posted detour signs, use caution in the area, and allow extra travel time. The project was initially set to begin on June 1, but was delayed due to material availability. View the article: FOX23.com

Drivers should expect detours starting June 15 as crews rebuild and raise the roadway at 101st Street and Garnett Road. News on 6 By Madeleine Dunn June 10, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - A major road construction project aimed at reducing flooding and improving traffic flow is set to begin Monday in south Tulsa, bringing a long-term closure to one of the area’s busiest intersections. The intersection at 101st Street and Garnett Road will be closed for an estimated three to six months

ODOT is monitoring road blowouts caused by extreme heat and sudden weather changes, urging drivers to stay alert for potential hazards KOCO Joseph Neubauer Jun 10, 2026 As summer heat grips Oklahoma, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is warning drivers about "blowouts" or "pop-ups," where concrete and pavement expand upward due to extreme temperatures. "We usually see this during the really, really hot months, so late July, August, September," said Emily Long, with th

The Oklahoman Emma Murphy, Oklahoma Voice June 9, 2026, Infrastructure and transportation will be the primary focus for the $15 million allocated by lawmakers to prepare Oklahoma City for hosting Olympic events in 2028. The funding, included in the state’s $12.8 billion budget deal, was allocated to the state Department of Commerce. It will then be spent by Team OKC with guidance from the International Olympic Committee and LA28. Team OKC, a local group supporting Oklahoma’s

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release June 03, 2026 The employees of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation work in all conditions and risk their lives daily to help construct and maintain the state’s highways, interstates and bridges. Safety in these work zones is a collective commitment and critical to ensure each worker makes it home at the end of the day. With safety being ODOT’s top priority, the agency conducts onsite reviews, accident follow-ups and on

KOCO By Dacoda Wahpekeche Jun 3, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma Department of Transportation leaders want to hear from the public before updating the state's plans for passenger and freight rails. The state rail plan from 2021 is a 456-page document detailing how freight rails work in Oklahoma. The plan includes details on the demand, safety, and objectives. The plan also dives into passenger travel. Leaders from Norman, Oklahoma City, and Edmond may be pushing for a commuter

The Lawton Constitution By Eric Swanson Jun 2, 2026 MEDICINE PARK — The Medicine Park Board of Trustees would like to see the existing Medicine Creek Bridge replaced with a new bridge that includes access for pedestrians. In a special session, the board voted 5-0 Wednesday to approve a design for a prefabricated truss bridge, which was prepared by the Oklahoma City-based engineering firm Poe and Associates. Board members said they wanted the Oklahoma Department of Transportat

KTUL by Daniela Julio-Cano June 2, 2026 OWASSO, OKLA (KTUL) — Traffic along 96th Street in Owasso could look much different in the coming years. The City of Owasso is proposing widening improvements along 96th Street between Mingo Road and Garnett Road, a project that would expand the roadway to three lanes and add the city’s first major roundabout. Plans call for one through lane in each direction, a center turn lane and median, designated sidewalks and bike lanes, and a rou

KXII By KXII Staff June 1, 2026 DURANT, Okla. (KXII) - Drivers in Durant can expect minor delays on West Arkansas Street as road crews work to relocate a water line. According to city officials, West Arkansas Street will be reduced to one lane between South 22nd Avenue and Radio Road. View the full article: KXII.com

KFOR by: Sydnee Batzlaff/KFOR Jun 1, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – City leaders from Oklahoma City, Norman, and Edmond recently traveled to Salt Lake City, Utah, to see firsthand how a regional transit system could work in Central Oklahoma. The three-day trip, organized by ONE Transit, gave leaders the opportunity to experience Salt Lake City’s established transportation network. “ONE Transit’s focus is introducing high-capacity transit to the region, high-capacity transit or m

Oklahoma will soon have fully autonomous trucks on its major highways, and that announcement has led to a lot of questions and safety concerns. OHP is the governing body of the driverless trucks, and troopers have gone through trainings to learn how the trucks will operate. News on 6 By Reagan Ledbetter June 1, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Oklahomans will soon see semis on the road without a driver inside. That has people asking questions about safety. The Oklahoma legislature passed

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has begun construction on a project to replace and widen the Highway 75 bridges over 81st Street in south Tulsa. News on 6 Cal Day June 1, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - Drivers in south Tulsa will notice lower speed limits and lane reductions as construction gets underway on another major improvement project along Highway 75. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has begun work to replace the Highway 75 bridges over 81st Street and w

KTUL by Teriza West Sat, May 30, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — Drivers in south Tulsa should prepare for lane closures and possible delays beginning Monday as a new street lighting project gets underway along South Mingo Avenue. According to city officials, Public Service Company of Oklahoma (PSO) will begin installing street lighting between East 81st Street and East 91st Street on June 1. Construction crews will first work on the west side of South Mingo, resulting in closures of the

US-75 bridge replacement project at 81st St. begins Monday OK Energy Today May 28, 2026 A nearly $27 million bridge replacement project on US-75 at 81st St. in Tulsa begins Monday and drivers are being alerted to the more than year-long construction that could interfere with their traffic. Drivers should expect narrowed lanes and a reduced speed limit through the work zone. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in each direction on US-75 during peak travel times. The projec

FOX23 News Paris Rain May 27, 2026 OKLAHOMA — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) is updating its statewide rail plan, which is a federally required document that helps guide the future of rail transportation across the state. ODOT officials said the plan focuses on more than trains. According to the agency, it's designed to address safety, commerce and long-term transportation needs in Oklahoma. "The federal government requires us to submit a rail plan to ensure

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