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

Judge John McConnell previously issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Transportation Department directive. A judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot link state transportation funding to immigration enforcement. Politico By Alex Nieves 11/04/2025 The Trump administration cannot withhold billions of dollars in transportation funding to states that refuse to cooperate with immigration enforcement, a federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Tuesday. Chief U.S. Distri

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

KOCO By Alexandra Skores, CNN Nov 3, 2025 Air traffic controllers not showing up to work or taking second jobs to make ends meet, coupled with long lines at the airport and delays, understandably heighten the anxieties of some passengers. Since the start of the shutdown, controllers and other essential workers, like Transportation Security Administration screeners, have been required to do their jobs but won’t be paid until after the government reopens. The union representing

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

AI, automated traffic enforcement and connected vehicle technology are some of what cities and counties are trying to make their streets safer. SMARTCITIES DIVE By Dan Zukowski Oct. 28, 2025 Traffic fatalities remain high in cities and counties across the country. The Governors Highway Safety Association estimates that over 7,100 pedestrians died in vehicle collisions in 2024 while 1,166 bicyclists were killed on the road, according to the League of American Bicyclists. Local

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

Reader's Digest By Marcy Lovitch Oct. 27, 2025 Green highway signs are everywhere, but why are they green? When you’re driving down the highway , you naturally pay attention to traffic signs. But do you ever think about why they look the way they do or why they’re a certain color? Take the green ones. Green highway signs, also called guide signs, are everywhere, and we pass them by without much thought. But their design has a big role in getting us where we need to go safely.

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,

Trillions of data points are helping researchers inform road designers and policy makers, along with accurately tracking distracted driving. 11 ALIVE By Doug Turnbull October 26, 2025 EAST POINT, Ga . — For all the debate that the use of artificial intelligence sparks, A.I.’s ability to aggregate data and map trends is undeniable. How humans read and implement that data is what makes this technology effective.  Enter Cambridge Mobile Telematics and their new portal StreetVisi

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