The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is proposing improvements to a hazardous section of I-35 between Purcell and Goldsby KOCO by Jordan Ryan Feb 5, 2026 MCCLAIN COUNTY, Okla. - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is planning construction to improve a dangerous stretch of Interstate 35 between Purcell and Goldsby in McClain County, which has been the site of devastating crashes for years. ODOT says the current highway cannot handle the amount of traffic, and the pl

Oklahoma Department of Transportation PR# 26-004 February 04, 2026 Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Feb 2 meeting include a briefing on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s road-clearing efforts during the recent winter storm, sharing how drivers can stay safe during winter weather and awarding a $30.5 million widening project near Kingfisher. ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz briefed commissioners on the agency’s response to the recent w

FOX25 by Sophia Cabrera February 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA (KOKH) — Oklahoma highway construction crews are highlighting the serious risks they face daily, as they work just one foot away from moving traffic. At a press conference Wednesday morning, road crews, advocates, and survivors voiced their support for Senate Bill 1434, which seeks to enhance speed enforcement in work zones. The bill proposes using automated devices to capture images of vehicles and license plates w

New Oklahoma Senate bill looks to install speed cameras in state work zones to increase safety KOCO By Olivia Hickey Feb 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing for a bill that seeks to install speed cameras in work zones to enhance safety and hold drivers accountable for speeding. On a section of Interstate 40, where the speed limit is 55 mph, cameras have recorded drivers traveling as fast as 120 miles per hour. Randy Jones, a highway work zone contractor, re

FOX 23 News By Rick Maranon Feb 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY  — A bill honoring the life of nine-year-old Talyn Bain who was killed in a Glenpool crash last September is receiving bipartisan support at the Oklahoma State Capitol. FOX23 covered when the fatal crash occurred in Sept. 2025 and when the legislation was filed in Jan. of this year. House Bill 2979, also known as the Talyn Bain Act, would require the Oklahoma Department of Transportation to establish 45 mile per hour sch

KTEN By Ethyn Snider Feb 4, 2026 ADA, Okla. (KTEN) — For decades, the junction of Mississippi Avenue and Arlington Street in Ada has been known by one infamous name: "Crazy Corner." While it sits at the geographical heart of the city, for those who have to navigate it daily, the experience is often defined by delays and a serious safety threat. "I'm hoping they rename it to 'Christian Corner,' because you never know when you're going to meet Jesus," joked Ada resident George

KTUL by Leighton Leatherman February 4, 2026 CATOOSA, Okla. (KTUL) — The ongoing interchange project at State Highway 66 and I-44 in Catoosa is experiencing significant delays and increased costs, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). Originally slated for completion by summer 2026, the timeline has been extended to late this year or early next year due to unexpected underground conditions, including more rock than anticipated. View the full article:

The Duncan Banner By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice Feb 4, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday voted to seek interstate designations for two eastern Oklahoma turnpikes. The panel voted to designate the nearly 33-mile Creek Turnpike in south Tulsa as Interstate 644 and to designate the 52-mile Muskogee Turnpike from Tulsa to Interstate 40 near Webbers Falls as Interstate 343. Both turnpikes are currently classified as state highways, said Darian

OU Daily By Bailey Reoh Feb 3, 2026 As part of a city conversion project, James Garner Avenue will be closed to traffic between Daws Avenue and Gray Street for roughly 30 days starting Wednesday. A press release from the city of Norman states the closure is part of the Gray Street Two-Way Conversion between University Boulevard and Porter Avenue. James Garner Avenue will remain closed between Gray and Main streets to complete paving operations. This phase of construction i

KRMG By Steve Berg February 3, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has now scheduled Monday, February 16th, as the official starting time for the project to widen U.S. Highway 169 between 66th Street North and 86th Street North, just a little under two weeks from today. Highway 169 will go from two lanes each way to three lanes each way. Because the lanes are being added to the area of the existing median, ODOT’s T.J. Gerlach says they’ll be able to

News Talk 96.3 fm/1290am By Johnny Thrash February 3, 2026 Today I learned that one of the deadliest roads in America runs through Wichita Falls. In fact, it’s the deadliest road in all of Oklahoma, according to the video below (jump to the 13:43 mark).  By now, you’ve probably connected the dots and know that I’m talking about I-44. Honestly, I was kind of surprised when I heard that it was among the deadliest roads. Mostly because it’s fairly short for an interstate. View t

OK Energy Today February 3, 2026   Remember the $4.4 billion Congress approved during the Biden administration to create electric vehicle charging stations on U.S. highways? A recent report revealed only 2 percent set aside four years ago has been spent. Oklahoma, while not among the five states that have spent none of the money, is close to joining the ranks of Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada and Wyoming. The funding came under the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructur

KFOR by Nick Jachim Jan 31, 2025 (NEXSTAR) – There’s nothing like driving on a newly paved road. No potholes, no random bumps in the road, just a smooth ride. Unfortunately, the majority of roads aren’t like this at all, despite states spending historically high amounts of money on highways. A new study from MoneyGeek analyzed data from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rank every state’s road quality and identify which has the roughest roads. To assess road condition

The City of Oklahoma City Press Release January 28, 2026 Oklahoma City Utilities crews are working on a 12-inch water main break on MacArthur Avenue at Northwest 39th Street. Southbound traffic on MacArthur is limited to turning east or west only onto 39th Street. Drivers who need to go south on MacArthur at 39th will need to detour. Customers in the area are expected to experience a temporary disruption to water service, but crews are working to minimize the impact. Official

FOX 23 By FOX23 News Staff Jan 27, 2026 TULSA COUNTY, Okla. — Tulsa County received an $8 million FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant for a critical infrastructure project at the South Garnett Road and 101st Street Intersection.  The infrastructure project would reconstruct a mile of Garnett Road between 91st Street and 101st Street and raise the 101st Street intersection by roughly five feet to help with long-term flood prevention.  This $12 million project will take an estimated

The legislation largely maintains funding for public transportation and passenger rail but slashes a program to add intercity passenger trains. SMARTCITIES DIVE By Dan Zukowski Jan. 22, 2026 Dive Brief: U.S. House and Senate appropriators agreed Tuesday on bipartisan legislation to fund transportation through the remainder of fiscal year 2026, which ends Sept. 30.  The bill “provides the overwhelming majority of public transit and passenger rail investments” funded by the I

KXII By Austin Hedgcoth Jan 22, 2026 ADA, Oklahoma (KXII) - The major players in an Ada road project met with the community Thursday night to share new details about what changes are coming to “Crazy Corner.” “It’s earned its name, Crazy Corner,” said Craig Moody, one of the project engineers . “There’s a lot of driver confusion.” The intersection features multiple major roads meeting up, lots of signage that can be overwhelming for drivers seeing that area for the first tim

VELO CITY By Chamber Staff January 22, 2026 The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is advancing a comprehensive transportation legislative agenda aimed at improving mobility, strengthening infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth across central Oklahoma and the state. As population growth and freight movement continue to increase, the Chamber’s agenda prioritizes strategic investment in highways, transit, rail, aviation and emerging transportation technologies to en

Oklahoma City street crews are gearing up for a significant winter storm by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow. KOCO By Kilee Thomas Jan 21, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City street crews are preparing for a major winter storm this weekend by pre-treating roads with a beet juice and salt brine mixture to combat the expected snow and cold temperatures. Crews began their preparations at the salt barn on Wednesday morning, pr

KFOR by: Galen Culver Jan 21, 2026 KAW LAKE, Okla. ( KFOR ) — Not far from the wandering banks of the Arkansas River, history speaks of old highways, forgotten towns, and even Native American trade routes. Much of it now lies beneath the headwaters of Kaw Lake. Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Game Warden Spencer Grace faces a busy time of year in mid-January. He’s on constant lookout for illegal hunting or fishing inside this huge wildlife management area, inclu