Hoodline By Amelia Claire Grant December 03, 2025 Oklahoma City residents may have heard the rumbles this week, as the City Utilities Department began the teardown of a hulking water storage tank. As part of a larger infrastructure upgrade, the department has targeted the south water tank at NW 52nd Street and Colfax Place for demolition—a structure that, having outlived its utility, now steps aside for the new. The details of this city-led venture were shared in a recent soc

City leaders say the plan would fund transportation, public safety and quality of life upgrades across the next decade. News on 6 By Eden Jones December 3, 2025 BROKEN ARROW, Okla. - Broken Arrow is moving closer to finalizing a 2026 bond package that could direct hundreds of millions of dollars into major city improvements. The city manager has now released his official recommendations, giving residents a clearer look at what could appear on the April 2026 ballot. The propo

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Tuesday, December 02, 2025 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation requests public input as it launches an update to its State Rail Plan which addresses existing and future passenger and freight rail services in Oklahoma. The plan reflects the latest rail project priorities and helps position Oklahoma stakeholders for federal funding. Last updated in 2021, the State Rail Plan enables ODOT to: Take inventory and review usag

Hoodline By Eric Donovan December 02, 2025 Oklahoma City drivers, brace yourselves for ongoing and upcoming traffic disturbances as a slew of construction projects continue to reshape the roadways. According to the latest advisory from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), multiple closures and narrowings are in effect across the city. Notably, I-35's northbound off-ramp to SH-9W will be closed, and lanes will narrow to a single lane between SH-9W and SH-9E in th

AP By  JOSH FUNK December 1, 2025 Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide by the government may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with minimum requirements. The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days. The targeted scho

Oklahoma highways experienced significant disruptions Monday morning due to a wintry mix, with ODOT acknowledging it did not pre-treat roads before the weather hit. KOCO By Alyse Jones Dec 1, 2025 Oklahoma highways were thrown into chaos Monday morning as a wintry mix led to flipped cars, pileups and traffic backed up for miles, with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation admitting it they did not pre-treat the roads before the weather hit. The scene was marked by crashes

HOODLINE By Eric Donovan November 27, 2025 The sidewalks of Yukon Parkway are set for a facelift as construction crews prepare to revitalize pedestrian paths. According to a social media post from The City of Yukon Oklahoma - Government , the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) will commence work on a new sidewalk project along Yukon Parkway starting December 1. This initiative promises increased accessibility and safety for local pedestrians. View the full article:

HOODLINE By Tara Aguilar November 26, 2025 On the quick approach of December, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission gears up to meet on Monday, Dec. 1, at the R.A. Ward Transportation Building in Oklahoma City - doors open to the public and press at 11 a.m., with the option for all to tune into the livestream. On the slate for discussion is a recognition for quality bridge work in Weatherford, updates on agency efficacy and the current status of ongoing resolutions, in addit

The Oklahoman By Andy Dossett, Jessie Christopher Smith November 26, 2025 Highway frustration already runs high during the Thanksgiving season, and with a record-breaking number of drivers on the road, slowpokes in the passing lane can spark everything from honked horns to full-on road rage. But is it actually illegal to drive slowly in the left lane in Oklahoma? And could your leisurely cruise earn you a ticket? We dug into the law, the loopholes and what to expect if you're

ODOT selects 3 design-build teams for U.S. 70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge replacement project, first time using Modified Progressive Design Build. Construction to start in 2026 with $124 million grant for more resilient, modern bridge over Lake Texoma. Construction Equipment Guide Oklahoma Department of Transportation November 25, 2025 - West Edition #24 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced on Nov. 5, 2025, the selection of three design-build teams to purs

Sec. Duffy urges passengers to consider dressing and behaving better KSWO By Peter Zampa Nov. 25, 2025 WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - As millions of Americans prepare to travel for Thanksgiving, the Secretary of Transportation is confident in the status of our rails, roads, and skies. Newark International, just across the Hudson River from New York City, was one of the 40 major airports impacted by reduced service because of the government shutdown, but Transportation Secretary Sean

Kay News Cow November 24, 2025 Work on the Hubbard Road Bridge over the Chikaskia River near Blackwell continues. The bridge was irreparably damaged by flooding in 2019. (see story) In 2024, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Plan for the fiscal years 2025 through 2029. (see story) The $11 million project to replace the bridge was one of seven bridge projects in northern Oklahoma and the project is a partnership be

KJRH By: Samson Tamijani Nov 23, 2025 MCALESTER, Okla. — City of McAlester has committed more than a half-million dollars to repair around 20 blocks worth of neighborhood street surfaces. The city's public works department will spend the next year repaving deteriorating neighborhood streets in the west and north sides of town in one of its biggest persisting projects. "We have about 177 lane miles of road in McAlester, so we have a lot to do," Mayor Justin Few told 2 News on

U.S. cities and states deploy AI dashboard cameras to detect potholes, guardrails and debris, revolutionizing road maintenance amid a $2.1 trillion repair crisis. Pilots in Hawaii and San Jose yield rapid results, slashing costs and boosting safety. WPN WebProNews Written by Dorene Billings November 23, 2025 As America’s highways crumble under the weight of deferred maintenance, artificial intelligence is emerging as an unlikely sentinel. Cities and states, facing budgets str

FOX 23 By Kynedei Hobbs Nov 21, 2025 TULSA, Okla. — A heavily traveled stretch of I-44 in midtown Tulsa is drawing new scrutiny as drivers report chunks of concrete falling from the Peoria Avenue overpass during recent storms. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) said it's aware of ongoing problems the bridge has had for years —and crews are now inspecting it more frequently than ever.  The Peoria overpass, rebuilt in 2012, is just 13 years old—far younger than ma

The Black Chronicle By Updates November 21, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City residents view their community positively, according to the City’s annual resident survey, which was conducted in July by ETC Institute. The full results are available at okc.gov . The survey found 72% of respondents rated Oklahoma City as “excellent” or “good” when asked if it’s moving in the right direction, which is almost 30% higher than the national average for large cities. Most residents al

Major construction on Interstate 40 east of Oklahoma City will close westbound lanes between Choctaw Road and Douglas Boulevard through Monday morning, urging drivers to find alternate routes and be patient KOCO By Meghan Mosley Nov 21, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY — Major construction on Interstate 40 east of Oklahoma City will close westbound lanes between Choctaw Road and Douglas Boulevard through Monday morning, causing potential delays for drivers this weekend. "We're doing a comp

HOODLINE By Megan Sousa November 20, 2025 Travelers in the Oklahoma City area should brace for another weekend of traffic delays as ongoing construction projects continue to affect major roads and highways. According to an advisory from the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), the westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between Choctaw Rd. and Douglas Blvd. from late Friday afternoon through early Monday morning to facilitate the finalization of bridge and inter

The Oklahoman By Steve Lackmeyer November 19, 2025 The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is pledging to step up traffic enforcement along the Turner Turnpike following an inexplicable spike in construction zone crashes that have stressed local emergency responders and strained small towns along the highway. In just the past couple of weeks, troopers responded to 22 crashes on the Turner Turnpike and of the 18 in which investigation has been completed, half involved semi-trailers. Eight

Land Line Media Author: Keith Goble November 19, 2025 Two states approved speed limit changes this year. More debates on the issue are expected in state legislatures in the coming months. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says that roadways are safest when all vehicles travel at the same speed. The Association does not advocate for a specific speed limit. Since 1995, when the national speed limit was repealed, states have taken on the responsibility for sett