FOX 23 By FOX23.com, News Staff Jan 4, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — On Monday, crews will prepare to continue work on East 96th Street North in Owasso. The City of Owasso said contractors will begin remobilizing on East 96th Street North between North 119th Street North, going east toward the bridge of U.S. 169, with additional work on North 121st East Avenue. View the full article: FOX23.com

KFOR by: Mario Gonzalez Dec 30, 2025 NORMAN, Okla. ( KFOR ) — A major improvement project is on the horizon for a portion of 36th Avenue Northwest. The City of Norman is receiving a $25 million federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, in partnership with the City of Moore, to reconstruct and improve three miles of roadway on 36th Avenue NW at Telephone Road between West Tecumseh Road and Southwest 34th Street. The project will include widening the roadway fro

Oklahoma Voice BY:BARBARA HOBEROCK DECEMBER 17, 2025 OK LAHOMA CITY – A second stretch of the east end of the Turner Turnpike is preparing to see its speed limit raised. The expansion of the stretch between Bristow and Kellyville to six lanes is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026, weather permitting, said Lisa Shearer-Salim, an OTA spokesperson. OTA is expected to increase the speed limit to 80 mph, said Joe Echelle, OTA executive director.  The current work zone

An oversized truck load causes extensive damage to multiple bridges on the Will Rogers Turnpike in Rogers County. News on 6 KIM JACKSON DECEMBER 17, 2025 ROGERS COUNTY - The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is declaring an emergency after a semi driver damaged 6 bridges with a truck load that violated height regulations. Three of those bridges are closed, waiting for repairs, from around Claremore to the Adair area. Bridge Strikes Damage 6 bridges on the Will Rogers Turnpike, Cl

CISON PRWeb NEWS PROVIDED BY NoTraffic Dec 17, 2025 With NoTraffic, Oklahoma City aims to improve traffic flow, support safety goals, and lay the groundwork for future traffic optimization and smarter intersections OVERLAND PARK, Kan. , Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- NoTraffic , the developer of the world's leading AI-powered mobility platform, today announced that Oklahoma City has deployed its AI-powered platform to improve traffic flow at key intersections throughout

KOKH by Sierra Joslin December 15, 2025 EL RENO, OKLA (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Route 66 Commission has awarded $725,000 to El Reno, Oklahoma, to go towards "The Hub", a downtown project. The Hub is intended to improve upon visitor experience in El Reno as traffic comes in along historic Route 66. "This was a very competitive process with dozens of strong applications from communities across the state," said City Manager Matt Sandidge. "It was encouraging to see the commission r

96.5 KECO December 15, 2025 Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Dec. 8 meeting opened with statewide recognition for a major western Oklahoma project, as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s District 5 received one of the industry’s highest honors for bridge construction. The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors presented the 2025 Pharaoh Award to ODOT District 5 for its nearly $19 million bridge reconstruction project at Interst

US Department of Transportation Press Release Monday, December 15, 2025 The Department will prioritize projects that increase safety, efficiency, and improving the travel experience for American families WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grants for Fiscal Year 2026 that makes $1.5 billion available for infrastructure proje

OK Energy Today December 14, 2025| Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Dec.8 meeting include receiving an industry bridge award, briefing on a job market study and approving safety improvements in Grady and Okmulgee counties. The Association of Oklahoma General Contractors presented the 2025 Pharaoh Award to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s District 5 in western Oklahoma. The nearly $19 million project was a bridge reconstruction project

Hoodline By Lucas Warren December 13, 2025 Motorists traversing the intersection of NW Expressway and Hefner Road can expect smoother drives and likely fewer bottlenecks now that the City of Oklahoma City has announced the completion of extensive road work in the area. This upgrade, made possible through Streets Development Impact Fees, promises to not only improve the flow of traffic but also enhance the general safety for drivers and pedestrians alike. View the full articl

KFOR By: Spencer Humphrey Dec 10, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — Dirt could begin moving as soon as next month on the first phase of a controversial planned turnpike in the Norman area, after the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority voted to condemn one of the final pieces of property it needs to build the new route between Newcastle and Norman. The Turnpike Authority voted Tuesday to condemn and seize a parcel of land along Indian Hills Road near Pennsylvania Ave., where the agency pl

KFOR By: Katelyn Ogle Dec 10, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY ( KFOR ) — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said construction on the state’s longest bridge will begin early next year. This is part of the controversial “Access Oklahoma Plan” that will eventually connect I-44 and I-35. The state’s longest bridge will span 1.25 miles, going over the Canadian River. “At least for a little while, this will be the longest bridge in the state,” said Joe Echelle, Exec. Dir. of OTA. The project is pi

Crews to cut ditches and build up road base to improve drainage KSWO By Cole Brumbelow Dec 10, 2025 COMANCHE COUNTY, Okla. (KSWO) - Comanche County District 3 Commissioner’s Office announced Wednesday that crews will work on Bishop Road throughout the week. According to the office, crews are working to cut ditches and build up the road base to improve drainage and roadway stability. View the full article: KSWO.com

OK Energy Today December 9, 2025 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has announced Kendal Theisen as the agency’s new State Traffic Engineer , a leadership role responsible for shaping the future of traffic engineering, enforcement, education, safety, and operations programs statewide. In her new position, Theisen will develop and implement traffic-related engineering programs designed to improve safety and mobility across Oklahoma’s transportation system. The role

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release December 09, 2025 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation celebrated the opening of its new Overbrook Maintenance Yard in District 7 Friday morning, marking a major milestone in the agency’s long-term initiative to streamline operations and improve statewide service delivery. The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the new site on US-77, featured remarks from ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz highlighting the facility’s strate

KOSU By Joel Rose December 5, 2025 A few weeks ago, Taelyr Vecchione vented her growing frustration with traffic in San Diego. "Do you remember when traffic started at, like, 5?" she said in this video posted on TikTok . Vecchione filmed herself sitting in her car, lamenting how things in her Southern California hometown have changed. "Now," she says, "there is always traffic. Always!" In fact, there is data to back her up on this. San Diego has seen a significant jump in tra

Following the tragic death of a 6-year-old boy hit by a school bus, Oklahoma City plans to install sidewalks in the area to enhance safety for children. KOCO By Alyse Jones Dec 5, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY — In response to the tragic death of 6-year-old Adrian Salgado, who was hit and killed by a school bus while walking home from Fillmore Elementary on Wednesday, Oklahoma City officials have announced plans to install sidewalks in the area to improve safety. There are some sidewalk

Oklahoma City's Department of Public Works prepared roads with salt and brine ahead of a brief snowfall to ensure safe travel for commuters. KOCO By Olivia Hickey Dec 4, 2025 OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City's Department of Public Works prepared the roads with salt and brine in advance of a brief snowfall on Thursday morning to ensure safe travel for metro drivers. Public works trucks were active on the city's streets, focusing on snow routes, bridges and overpasses. "We've been

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Press Release Contact: GovPress@wisconsin.gov December 4, 2025 HO-CHUNK NATION — Gov. Tony Evers, together with Ho-Chunk Nation President Jon Greendeer and Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Secretary Kristina Boardman, today celebrated the newest set of dual-language highway signs unveiled for placement on state highways as part of WisDOT’s Dual-Language Sign Program. The new signs identify Ho-Chunk Nation communities and the Mississippi

TRUST Transportation Revenues Used Strictly for Transportation Press Release December 4, 2025 Oklahoma City, OK, December 4, 2025 - Transportation Revenues Used Strictly For Transportation (TRUST), an advocacy group dedicated to funding and restoring Oklahoma’s surface transportation infrastructure, has named five longtime Oklahoma transportation and business professionals to its Board of Directors. The new members are: Lisa Johnson-Billy – Member, Chickasaw Nation Tribal Leg