KFOR By Katelyn Ogle Mar 8, 2026 ( KFOR ) — If you drive in Edmond, you’ve probably heard or said, “Traffic is terrible!” The city says even with a booming population and more cars on the road, accidents have gone down. That’s thanks to Edmond’s Traffic Management Center. “Edmond is one of the fastest growing cities in Oklahoma,” said Corson Smith, the senior transportation engineer for the city of Edmond. View the full article: KFOR.com

The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors said the Oklahoma Highway Patrol is actively investigating social media threats directed to the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority, mainly from the non-profit Pike Off OTA. News on 9 Amanda Siew March 5, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors (AOGC) said investigations are underway into social media threats made against people working on turnpike projects in Oklahoma. Bobby Stem, the executive director of

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release March 05, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, March 2 meeting include a briefing on the recent wildfires, the status of the US-70 Roosevelt bridge project, approval of engineering contracts for projects on I-35 and I-44 in Oklahoma City along with awarding multiple paving contracts and a $35 million widening project in the Grand Lake area. Secretary of Transportation and ODOT Executive Direct

FOX 23 By Janna Clark March 3, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — Major construction is now underway to fix the infamous "Roller Coaster Bridge" on the Creek Turnpike, a nickname that refers to the stretch of road that carries drivers between south Tulsa and Broken Arrow over Haikey Creek. A decade ago, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) told FOX23 investigative reporter Janna Clark there were no plans to fix the bridge. Now, after 25 years of complaints about the highly visible bounce

Safety improvements aim to reduce crashes at the Highway 75 intersection near Preston, with construction expected to finish by year’s end. News on 6 by Cal Day March 3, 2026 OKMULGEE COUNTY - Changes are coming to a busy intersection in Okmulgee County. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says improvements at the Preston Road, also known as Will Sampson Road, intersection of Highway 75 are designed to make the area safer for drivers, though construction will mean tempo

OU Daily Ashtynn Caldwell March 3, 2026 The city of Norman received full funding from multiple sources for nine public works projects, including $12,383,480 for transportation improvements. Of this funding, $821,961 is allocated for transit vehicle replacement, $7,500,000 for improvements at the West Tecumseh Road, North Flood Avenue and 24th Avenue Northwest intersection, and $4,061,519 for East Constitution Street improvements. According to the city website, the public w

FOX 23 By Devyn Lyon Mar 3, 2026 GLENPOOL, Okla. — A bill named in honor of nine-year-old Talyn Bain, a boy killed in a Glenpool car crash last year, is one step closer to becoming law. The bill passed unanimously out of the Oklahoma House Tuesday morning. If it becomes law, the bill would expand school zones to nearby highways. House Bill 2979, known as the Talyn Bain Act, would require the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) to establish 45-mile-per-hour school

The Oklahoman By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice March 3, 2026 Oklahoma has seen a 106% spike in the number of work zone fatalities, Oklahoma’s transportation secretary said Monday. Tim Gatz, who also serves as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation executive director, said in 2023, there were 33 work zone fatalities in Oklahoma, a 106% increase above the prior year, he said. A spokesperson for the agency said those are the most available figures. Gatz attributed the

The toll bridge would relieve traffic on US-64. News on 6 Emory Bryan March 3, 2026 BIXBY, Okla. - A plan is advancing that could lead to another highway bridge into Bixby, relieving congestion on the US-64 (Memorial) bridge, which is the only North-South route into the fast-growing community. Both Bixby Mayor Brad Girard and U.S. Senator MarkWayne Mullin said the likely route would be from 151st Street, North on what is now Kimberly-Clark Place, crossing the river to a poi

The Oklahoman By Brandy McDonnell March 2, 2026 The family of the late Toby Keith will be honored by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority after state lawmakers passed a resolution to name the new east‑west connector turnpike in the Norman area for the country music icon, whose family has given permission despite his earlier opposition to the toll project, a spokesperson for the singer‑songwriter confirmed for The Oklahoman. Members of Keith's family will attend the monthly meet

FOX 25 by Hayden Alexander March 2, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) updated commuters on several construction projects set to start Tuesday morning. Starting Tuesday, March 3, eastbound and westbound State Highway 9 will narrow to one lane in each direction from S. Jenkins Ave. to 12th Ave. SE in Norman from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday for surface work according to ODOT. The eastbound and westbound lanes of SE-9Ewill be narrowed

The major intersection upgrade aims to improve traffic flow and safety for Tulsa’s growing population. News on 6 By Madison Jones February 25, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - When summer rolls around, drivers in Tulsa will start to notice big changes at the intersection of Highway 75 and 81st Street. Once construction is complete, the intersection at 81st and Highway 75 will include a diverging diamond interchange, a design that transportation officials say improves both traffic flow and

Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt Press Release February 25, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (February 25, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today reappointed Tim Gatz to his role as Secretary of Transportation, a key Cabinet position awaiting Oklahoma Senate confirmation. “ This whole ordeal was nothing more than semantics ,” said Governor Stitt. “ Gatz started with me in 2019 as my go-to for all transportation matters, and he has remained in that role ever since. I’m glad I can restore his pr

FOX25 by Alexandra Sharfman February 23, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Drivers on the John Kilpatrick Turnpike near Wilshire Boulevard should expect narrower lanes and shifting traffic starting Monday as a major widening project begins. Widening work is scheduled on the I-344/John Kilpatrick Turnpike, weather permitting, as part of the ACCESS Oklahoma long-range plan . The turnpike will be widened to six lanes between W. Wilshire Boulevard at mile marker 116, to a half-

Broken Arrow Sentinel by John Dobberstein Feb 22 2026 Legislation is moving at the state capitol that would authorize the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to build a toll bridge over the Arkansas River near Bixby to alleviate congestion on Memorial Drive (Highway 64) and free up the area for development and public access. House Bill 2123, submitted by Rep. Mark Tedford (R-Jenks), was amended this month to remove authorization for the OTA to build a toll bridge over the river

KJRH By: Clifton Haskin Feb 22, 2026 TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — After construction and traffic changes, the Muskogee Avenue road project in Tahlequah entered its final phase. Construction crews began drilling holes on Feb 21 and pouring concrete for new light poles along Muskogee Avenue. Temporary lane closures will be in place while the work continues, but city officials say traffic is expected to return to normal by Feb 23. View the full article: KJRH.com

FOX23.com By FOX 23 News Staff Feb 22, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The City of Owasso will give an update to residents on construction along a roadway through two meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 24. These meetings will be held in the Community Room at Owasso City Hall and will focus on the two construction projects along 106th Street. View the full article: FOX23.com

Glenpool begins a $1.88 million sidewalk and lighting project along 141st Street from Elwood to Peoria to improve safety and walkability. News on 6 By Sam Carrico February 21, 2026 GLENPOOL, Okla. - Glenpool city leaders say major sidewalk and lighting improvements are underway along 141st Street, with the goal of improving safety and walkability. Here’s what to know about the project. Where is the project taking place? The project runs along 141st Street from Elwood to Peori

ODOT to shut down northbound and southbound Highway 75 from Friday night through Sunday noon as interchange project continues News on 6 By Stephen Nehrenz February 20, 2026 Drivers in Tulsa should prepare for major traffic changes this weekend as U.S. Highway 75 will be closed in both directions at Interstate 44. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said northbound and southbound US-75 will be closed at I-44 from 7 p.m. Friday through noon Sunday while crews install beam

KJRH By: Brodie Myers Feb 19, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — 91st Street, between Yale and Harvard, is due for improvements. “I know our taxpayer money is supposed to go toward fixing roads and stuff like that, so it’d be nice for some south Tulsa roads to be fixed now and lookin’ better than they do now,” Logan Yaroll, who lives off 91st, said. Good news for him and his neighbors; crews start work March 2, to replace the waterlines beneath the road, strengthen the road’s structure, an