The Oklahoman By Brandy McDonnell March 2, 2026 The family of the late Toby Keith will be honored by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority after state lawmakers passed a resolution to name the new east‑west connector turnpike in the Norman area for the country music icon, whose family has given permission despite his earlier opposition to the toll project, a spokesperson for the singer‑songwriter confirmed for The Oklahoman. Members of Keith's family will attend the monthly meet

FOX 25 by Hayden Alexander March 2, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) updated commuters on several construction projects set to start Tuesday morning. Starting Tuesday, March 3, eastbound and westbound State Highway 9 will narrow to one lane in each direction from S. Jenkins Ave. to 12th Ave. SE in Norman from 8 a.m. to noon Tuesday for surface work according to ODOT. The eastbound and westbound lanes of SE-9Ewill be narrowed

The major intersection upgrade aims to improve traffic flow and safety for Tulsa’s growing population. News on 6 By Madison Jones February 25, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - When summer rolls around, drivers in Tulsa will start to notice big changes at the intersection of Highway 75 and 81st Street. Once construction is complete, the intersection at 81st and Highway 75 will include a diverging diamond interchange, a design that transportation officials say improves both traffic flow and

Oklahoma Governor J Kevin Stitt Press Release February 25, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY (February 25, 2026) - Governor Kevin Stitt today reappointed Tim Gatz to his role as Secretary of Transportation, a key Cabinet position awaiting Oklahoma Senate confirmation. “ This whole ordeal was nothing more than semantics ,” said Governor Stitt. “ Gatz started with me in 2019 as my go-to for all transportation matters, and he has remained in that role ever since. I’m glad I can restore his pr

KSWO By First Alert 6 staff reports and Dorothy Sedovic Feb. 25, 2026 OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - Two vehicles were caught in a sinkhole at an intersection in Omaha Tuesday afternoon. University of Nebraska-Omaha Public Safety’s security cameras recorded the moment the two vehicles fell into the sinkhole. “This caught everybody by surprise,” Omaha Police Lt. Dan Martin said. In the video, a maroon Jeep SUV and a silver Dodge Ram pickup are seen stopping at a red light. A

PR News by National Safety Council Feb 24, 2026 Nine states and D.C. saw decreases of more than 15% WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Preliminary analysis from the National Safety Council estimates 37,810 motor vehicle crash deaths in the United States in 2025 – a 12% decrease from 2024, even as overall miles driven increased by 0.9%. Nine states and the District of Columbia experienced decreases of more than 15%: D.C. (-52%), California (-40%), Rhode Island (-29%),

FOX25 by Alexandra Sharfman February 23, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA. (KOKH) — Drivers on the John Kilpatrick Turnpike near Wilshire Boulevard should expect narrower lanes and shifting traffic starting Monday as a major widening project begins. Widening work is scheduled on the I-344/John Kilpatrick Turnpike, weather permitting, as part of the ACCESS Oklahoma long-range plan . The turnpike will be widened to six lanes between W. Wilshire Boulevard at mile marker 116, to a half-

Broken Arrow Sentinel by John Dobberstein Feb 22 2026 Legislation is moving at the state capitol that would authorize the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to build a toll bridge over the Arkansas River near Bixby to alleviate congestion on Memorial Drive (Highway 64) and free up the area for development and public access. House Bill 2123, submitted by Rep. Mark Tedford (R-Jenks), was amended this month to remove authorization for the OTA to build a toll bridge over the river

KJRH By: Clifton Haskin Feb 22, 2026 TAHLEQUAH, Okla. — After construction and traffic changes, the Muskogee Avenue road project in Tahlequah entered its final phase. Construction crews began drilling holes on Feb 21 and pouring concrete for new light poles along Muskogee Avenue. Temporary lane closures will be in place while the work continues, but city officials say traffic is expected to return to normal by Feb 23. View the full article: KJRH.com

FOX23.com By FOX 23 News Staff Feb 22, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — The City of Owasso will give an update to residents on construction along a roadway through two meetings on Tuesday, Feb. 24. These meetings will be held in the Community Room at Owasso City Hall and will focus on the two construction projects along 106th Street. View the full article: FOX23.com

Glenpool begins a $1.88 million sidewalk and lighting project along 141st Street from Elwood to Peoria to improve safety and walkability. News on 6 By Sam Carrico February 21, 2026 GLENPOOL, Okla. - Glenpool city leaders say major sidewalk and lighting improvements are underway along 141st Street, with the goal of improving safety and walkability. Here’s what to know about the project. Where is the project taking place? The project runs along 141st Street from Elwood to Peori

ODOT to shut down northbound and southbound Highway 75 from Friday night through Sunday noon as interchange project continues News on 6 By Stephen Nehrenz February 20, 2026 Drivers in Tulsa should prepare for major traffic changes this weekend as U.S. Highway 75 will be closed in both directions at Interstate 44. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said northbound and southbound US-75 will be closed at I-44 from 7 p.m. Friday through noon Sunday while crews install beam

KJRH By: Brodie Myers Feb 19, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — 91st Street, between Yale and Harvard, is due for improvements. “I know our taxpayer money is supposed to go toward fixing roads and stuff like that, so it’d be nice for some south Tulsa roads to be fixed now and lookin’ better than they do now,” Logan Yaroll, who lives off 91st, said. Good news for him and his neighbors; crews start work March 2, to replace the waterlines beneath the road, strengthen the road’s structure, an

Oklahoma Voice By: Emma Murphy February 18, 2026 OKLAHOMA CITY — Teen drivers could be required to meet certain literacy requirements under two bills proposed by Oklahoma lawmakers. House Bill 4153 and Senate Bill 1538 would each require minors to meet eighth grade literacy standards and require Service Oklahoma to withdraw driving privileges if the child drops out of school. The measures carve out exceptions for children on individualized education programs, or IEPs, fo

The federal Transportation Department says more than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students and had other safety issues FOX23 News By JOSH FUNK - AP Transportation Writer Feb 18, 2026 More than 550 commercial driving schools in the U.S. that train truckers and bus drivers must close after investigators found they employed unqua

City of Lawton By Madalynn ElKouri | Multimedia Specialist February 17, 2026 The City of Lawton has started repairs to the barrier walls along the Cache Road bridge over Fort Sill Boulevard near Central Middle School. Work to close the roadway began this morning. The barrier was damaged during a recent vehicle accident and requires repair to ensure it continues to safely protect motorists during impact events. During construction, drivers should expect the inside lanes of Fo

The Norman Transcript By Peggy Dodd Feb 16, 2026 The Regional Transportation Authority of Central Oklahoma has adopted ONE Transit as the organization’s new name. First formed in 2019 as a regional, independent government agency as the RTA, ONE Transit seeks to plan, develop, fund, implement and operate transit projects serving central Oklahoma. Three cities serve as agency members — Oklahoma City, Norman and Edmond — and it is governed by a seven-member board of directors th

MSN by Hayden Alexander, KTUL February 16, 2026 The Owasso Police Department (OPD) is reminding commuters to be cautious and pay attention to construction signs and zones as work is set to begin on US 169 on Monday. The US 169 widening Project is set to start on Monday, Feb. 16, and the Owasso PD is reminding drivers to be aware when traveling in the area between 56th St. N and 96th St. N. OPD said two lanes of both Northbound and Southbound traffic will remain open during bu

FOX 23 By Bailey Coyle Feb 16, 2026 OWASSO, Okla. — A major roadway improvement project is set to begin between 66th Street North and 86th Street North, bringing long-awaited congestion relief to commuters traveling in and out of Owasso. According to T.J. Gerlach with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), the project will expand the current four-lane roadway to six lanes — increasing from two lanes in each direction to three lanes in each direction. View the full

KJRH By: Sharon Phillips Feb 16, 2016 TULSA, Ok — Construction projects are reshaping how drivers get around Green Country, with the largest disruption occurring at the I-44 and US-75 interchange. The massive project won't be completed until summer 2028. 2 News is feeling the frustration alongside Tulsa drivers as construction seems to follow us everywhere these days. From major interchanges to bridge work, road crews are busy transforming our highway system. View the full ar