KTEN By Faye Mayern May 1, 2026 Motorists and residents who have endured the UK's longest running roadworks for the last 11 years have now been told it could be another 12 months before the project is finished. Drivers have suffered long commute times and businesses say they have lost trade due to the marathon repairs which first started on a bridge over a busy dual carriageway in Witham,. Essex, in 2015. Locals using the Woodend Bridge which goes over the A12 have been livin

Construction News May 2026 Through nearly 70 years and four generations, T & G Construction Inc. has been a mainstay in Oklahoma’s construction industry. The Lawton-based business was founded by J.T. Grayson and Pete Tuck as a material hauler with one truck that the pair used to haul aggregate. “My grandfather and Mr. Tuck just kept buying trucks, gradually getting into the dirt business,” said J.T.’s grandson J.C. Grayson, who owns and operates T & G Construction along with

KSWO By Austin Hedgcoth Apr. 30, 2026 OKLAHOMA (KXII) - In early April, The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) approved a record $408 million contract to rebuild the Roosevelt Bridge across Lake Texoma. On Thursday night, residents finally got a glimpse of what it will look like, and where it’ll be. “For the people that live here and drive over to Durant to work, it’s going to be a godsend,” Meg Watt, who lives near the bridge, said. View the full article: KSWO.com

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release # 26-014 Thursday, April 30, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority hosted a Moment of Silence Thursday morning in remembrance of the workers who have lost their lives while improving Oklahoma’s transportation infrastructure. The ceremony paid tribute to these fallen individuals, bringing together transportation leaders and frontline workers who serve daily in roadside work zones to re

KTUL by Leighton Leatherman Wed, April 29, 2026 JENKS, Okla. (KTUL) — Drivers who use U.S. Highway 75 over Polecat Creek near Jenks are facing another delay in a bridge rehabilitation project that carries about 59,000 vehicles a day, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. ODOT said crews discovered additional deterioration after removing the bridge deck, forcing a redesign and a pause while new materials are ordered. View the full article: KTUL.com

Tahlequah Daily Press By Lee Guthrie Apr 29, 2026 With the extension of the sales tax to feed the Streets and Sidewalk Fund, a list of street and sidewalk repairs for the city to pursue was approved this week by the Planning Commission. Planning and Development Director Paige Harjo presented the latest draft of projects proposed by members of the commission over the past few months at the meeting April 27. “The commissioner’s role is to compile the list we then put into actio

The Oklahoman By Dale Denwalt April 29, 2026 Oklahoma has some of the worst roads in the nation, according to a 2026 report from Consumer Affairs. Grading both the condition of road surfaces, along with traffic fatalities, consumer advocacy and review website Consumer Affairs ranked Oklahoma as No. 5 on their list of states with the worst roads. View the full article: Oklahoman.com

OK Energy Today April 29, 2026 A Texas based construction company is the firm chosen by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission for the $408 million construction of a replacement for the Roosevelt Bridge that spans Lake Texoma in southern Oklahoma. Zachry Construction Corporation is entering the Oklahoma market and was selected by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to deliver the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project under a modified progressive design-build contr

Oklahoma House of Representatives Apr 28, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Rep. Jason Blair, R-Moore, secured passage of Senate Bill 1475, a measure to designate the interchange of Interstate 35 and Indian Hills Road in Cleveland County as the Toby Keith Memorial Interchange. The bill is authored in the House by Blair and in the Senate by Sen. Lisa Standridge, R-Norman. Senate Bill 1475 honors the life and legacy of Toby Keith, recognizing his patriotism and lasting contributions to Okla

KJRH By: TJ Eckert Apr 28, 2026 BY, Okla. — Legislation authorizing a second bridge across the Arkansas River now waits for Governor Stitt’s signature.House Bill 2123 aims to alleviate traffic as development explodes south of the river in Bixby. Currently, getting to and from South Bixby isn't easy for drivers. "Coming from Tulsa, you really have one way in, and one way out. That's Memorial Drive," Bixby Mayor Brad Girard said. View the full article: KJRH.com

KFOR by: Nick Witwer, Alix Martichoux Apr 27, 2026 APPLETON, Wis. (WFRV) – A new (and very specific) speed limit has been posting in Wisconsin at the Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste facility. Drivers entering the facility need to drive no faster than 17.3 mph. In a post on social media, officials with the Outagamie County Recycling and Solid Waste said they decided on a posted speed limit of 17.3 mph because it makes drivers pause and look twice, breaking up that “

The Journal Record By: Journal Record Staff April 23, 2026 EDMOND — The City of Edmond will begin construction May 4 on a project to improve traffic flow and safety at the intersection of Covell Road and Air Depot Boulevard. The work will include widening Air Depot Boulevard south of the intersection on the west side to add a third lane, as well as rebuilding and widening Covell Road east of the intersection to three lanes. Once completed, the intersection will have one throu

KTEN Trois Murphy Apr 21, 2026 COLBERT, Okla. (KTEN) — New signs, new rules, and slower speeds are prompting drivers to ease off the gas pedal in Colbert. "Initially, the truck traffic was a problem," said Mayor Timothy Fullen. City Council members believed that problem had been solved by enacting a "no thru truck" ordinance along North Franklin Street from State Highway 91 north to the intersection of US 69/75. The speed limit on that stretch of Franklin was originally 30 mp

FOX 25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson Tue, April 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Oklahoma City leaders have approved traffic changes that they say will increase safety in many parts of the metro. The Traffic and Transportation Commission voted to change the speed limit on S. Cemetery Rd., between W. Reno Ave. and S.W. 59th St., to 45 miles per hour. It is currently posted as a 55 mile per hour zone. View the full article: OKCFOX.com

MSN Story by Eli Grant April 21, 2026 Not every bridge deserves a second glance, but New Combs Bridge is a different story. Spanning the Illinois River near Tahlequah, Oklahoma, it offers drivers and cyclists a front-row seat to one of the state's most scenic river corridors. While often called New Combs Bridge by locals, you’ll find it listed as the Edmondson Bridge on official river maps and GRDA guides. The structure itself is straightforward and functional, built to carry

FOX23 FOX23.com News Staff Apr 21, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The City of Owasso is warning residents of a closure along U.S. Highway 169. The 96th Street off ramp on the southbound side of the highway is scheduled to be closed starting at 7 a.m. on Wednesday, April 22. View the full article: FOX23.com

FOX23 FOX 23 News Staff Apr 21, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — The week of April 20-24 is National Work Zone Awareness Week and several places across the state are planning to show their support in a big way. On April 22, the state will transform for Glow Orange Day! Several Oklahoma landmarks including the ONEOK Boathouse (Tulsa), Williams Crossing Pedestrian Bridge (Tulsa), First Oklahoma Bank (Jenks), and the Devon Tower (OKC) will light up in orange in support of National Zone Awa

KRMG by April Hill April 21, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the Highway 75 project near the Creek Turnpike ran into a few snags, and they needed a few weeks to get their bearings, literally. After workers removed the decks from the bridge, they noticed it was in worse shape than anticipated. The bridge bearings, which are the pieces the beams sit on, ensure the expansion and contraction of the bridge. View the full article: KRMG.com

Artificial intelligence is reshaping state departments of transportation, enabling them to create new processes and workflows around data governance — and make better use of information collected. Government Technology Skip Descant April 20, 2026 State transportation agencies are turning to AI technologies at a rapid rate, harnessing their power to improve mobility system operations and safety. The technology is reorienting entire agencies toward collecting and refining data

Emergency repairs closed two inside westbound lanes near Southeast 29th Street, causing delays for Oklahoma City-area drivers. News 9 By Graham Dowers April 20, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY - UPDATE: All lanes of westbound I-40 are now open, according to authorities. Westbound Interstate 40 in Midwest City was narrowed Tuesday afternoon after concrete fell from a bridge onto the roadway, prompting emergency repairs, according to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Oklahoma Highway Patrol troo