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

The Journal Record By : Journal Record Staff October 22, 2025 EDMOND — A section of E. Coffee Creek Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Nov. 3 for infrastructure upgrades and road reconstruction. The closure affects the stretch between N. Broadway and N. Bryant Avenue. Oklahoma County District 3 crews will upgrade stormwater and drainage systems while reconstructing the roadway. Local traffic will still have access to residences and businesses within the pro

Southwest Ledger By Mike W. Ray October 22, 2025 Several capital improvement projects will start soon or are already underway in Chickasha. For example, earlier this month the City Council awarded a $200,000 engineering contract on the f irst of a three-phase project to build a new sewer line from downtown to the east side of town “and then to the water treatment plant,” Mayor Zach Grayson said. Phase 1 will entail preconstruction work on replacement of the troublesome sanita

KOSU By Sierra Pfeifer October 22, 2025 It will be illegal for Oklahoma drivers to hold a cell phone while driving through active school or construction zones, starting next month. The new law, which goes into effect Nov. 1 , aims to reduce distracted driving in high-risk areas where pedestrians and road workers are present. Rep. Nicole Miller, R-Edmond, who authored the legislation, said she’s been working for several years to modernize Oklahoma’s distracted driving laws. "D

The City of Oklahoma City Press Release Published on October 21, 2025 OKC Utilities Line Maintenance crews are repairing a 20-inch water main east of May Avenue on West Britton Road. The eastbound and westbound lanes of Britton are temporarily closed between Village Drive and Oxford Way while crews remove mud from the roadway. Cleanup is expected to be completed by 11 a.m., when both lanes will reopen. Eastbound traffic will then be narrowed to create a safety work zone while

Oklahoma Department of Transportation PR# 25-035 October 21, 2025 As National Teen Driver Safety Week kicked off, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced that the Oklahoma Work Zone Safe Course, required for all new teen drivers before receiving an Oklahoma driver’s license, will now include a section on impaired driving. Edmond Representative Nicole Miller joined attendees on Monday at Merkley’s Driving School in Edmond, hearing fr

Oklahoma Department of Transportation PR# 25-033 Updated: Monday, October 20, 2025 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Oct. 6 meeting include adoption of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s updated Eight-Year Construction Work Plan and Asset Preservation Plan and a briefing on the federal funding highway appropriations bill. The commission gave its approval to ODOT’s Eight-Year Construction Work Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2026-2033, whic