Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Wednesday, April 08, 2026 Spring has arrived in Oklahoma, bringing not only warmer weather and longer days, but an increase in highway construction and maintenance projects across the state. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are launching a statewide campaign focused on a simple but critical message: Safe Actions Save Lives. The initiative encourages drivers to take simple safety s

KTEN News Sabine Welsh Apr 7, 2026 (KTEN) — If you travel between Kingston and Durant on US 70, you cross Lake Texoma on the Roosevelt Memorial Bridge — a narrow, two-lane span that was opened 81 years ago. "It's pretty sketchy," said Blake Harper. "I don't like going down it, especially in a good sized vehicle." Now the span that's gotten a lot of mixed reactions over the years has been approved for a big upgrade: A new bridge to replace the aging structure. "It's really ab

OK Energy Today April 7, 2026 Team selected to deliver new US-70 Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma Oklahoma’s Transportation Commission has awarded a more than $400 million contract to a firm for the design and replacement of the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma. On Monday, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved continuing Zachry Construction and Traylor Bros., Inc.’s contract at a value of $408 million for the final design and construction phases. ODOT will

Tulsa Flyer by Joe Tomlinson April 6, 2026 If you are seeing orange barrels more than your loved ones, it’s likely you’re a daily commuter in Tulsa. The “spring bloom” of construction season is upon us, said Paul Zachary, Tulsa’s director of engineering. “We hit the 40 degrees, 50 degrees and rising that we need for asphalted concrete — that’s when those projects are going to get going,” Zachary said. In midtown, there are projects on several of the city’s arterial streets. I

US Department of Transportation Press Release Monday, April 6, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Build America Bureau (Bureau) is investing $54.2 million to advance the progress of transportation and infrastructure projects in rural and tribal areas across the country. These Rural and Tribal Assistance Pilot Program (RTA) grants help recipients hire staff or procure financial, technical, and legal assis

FOX25 by Kimberly Querry-Thompson Sun, April 5, 2026 NORMAN, Okla. (KOKH) — Drivers in Norman need to be aware of a traffic pattern change as a major construction project continues this week. Beginning on Monday, crews will shift two-way traffic on Jenkins Avenue eastward to newly constructed northbound lanes, between Lindsey Street and Reaves Park Rd. Officials say construction crews have completed Phase 2 of the Jenkins Avenue Widening Project, and they are now moving onto

Tulsa Flyer By David Prock | KOTV April 3, 2026 TULSA, Okla. – A new flyover ramp connecting I-44 to Highway 75 is now open, marking a major milestone in a long-awaited project many dubbed “Tulsa Stonehenge.” The Oklahoma Department of Transportation opened a single westbound lane Thursday, giving drivers a new way to access southbound U.S. 75 and replacing the older cloverleaf ramp. When did “Tulsa Stonehenge” construction start? Construction began in January 2021 but paused

The I-40 Douglas Boulevard interchange project in Midwest City, OK was completed, marking a historic milestone. The $170M project transformed the interchange into a modern SPUI, enhancing traffic flow and safety. With more than 6 miles of I-40 widened, connectivity across eastern Oklahoma County was improved. Leaders celebrated the project's completion, emphasizing its importance for the region's growth and development. Construction Equipment Guide April 2, 2026 The project w

Widespread power outages leave intersections dark, raising safety concerns for drivers. Oklahoma City Today Apr. 2, 2026 Severe thunderstorms that swept through the Oklahoma City metro area on Wednesday night have caused widespread traffic signal outages, leaving multiple major intersections without functioning stoplights. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is working to restore power and get the signals back online, but the disruption has snarled traffic and raised s

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Thursday, April 02, 2026 As the Oklahoma general election season begins, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation reminds political candidates and volunteers to stay safe, follow the law, save taxpayer money and keep Oklahoma’s highways and interstates free of litter by keeping temporary signs out of highway rights-of-way. Additionally, businesses and individuals are reminded that all signs in the state’s right-of-way, such

New report finds alarming fatality rate on state's roads National Today April 2, 2026 A new study from a national transportation research non-profit shows Oklahoma's traffic fatality rate is 19% higher than the national average, raising concerns about public safety on the state's roads. Why it matters Traffic safety is a critical issue for Oklahoma, which has long struggled with high rates of fatal collisions. This report underscores the need for the state to address infrast

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Press Release Thursday, April 02, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Commerce, launched a new statewide pavement marking project along historic U.S. Route 66 Monday morning. Serving as a tribute to the historical route that helped shape Oklahoma’s story and America’s journey west, the project will enhance on-the-ground visibility of the iconic corridor ahead of the Centennial cel

Tulsa Flyer by Ginnie Graham April 1, 2026 The cost of the vibration strips that play “This Land is Your Land” along the Southwest Boulevard Bridge just west of downtown breaks down to about $5,800 per second of music. But you’ll only hear the 19 seconds of the Woody Guthrie anthem if you follow these directions exactly: You must be driving in the bridge’s middle lane cruising west to east into downtown going exactly 35 miles per hour. The total taxpayer-funded project cost

These wide-open American roads are some of the most perfect places for a properly spirited drive. Auto Blog By James Ochoa April 1, 2026 Not all highways are made equal. For most drivers, the speed limit acts as a ceiling on how fast they should be travelling on a given road or highway. But for some pureblooded adrenaline junkies, it’s a challenge. Across the wide-open landscapes of the American West and beyond, certain states have raised their highway speed limits far beyo

2025 had the second-lowest fatality rate on America’s roads in recorded history NHTSA April 1, 2026 The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) today announced that traffic deaths fell to record lows in 2025 . With an estimated 36,640 traffic fatalities in 2025—a 6.7% decrease from 2024—the nation saw its second-lowest traffic fatality rate in recorded history at 1.10 fatalities per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. Under

KTUL by Jaiya Brown March 31, 2026 TULSA, Okla . (KTUL) — Drivers in south Tulsa could face months of major traffic disruptions as Tulsa County prepares to raise the intersection of 101st Street and Garnett Road to address long-standing flooding problems. An informational meeting was held last night to show residents the plans for work near 91st Street, 101st Street and Garnett Road, where neighbors raised concerns about what the construction could mean for traffic in one of

First update since 2009 will map congestion hotspots and collect feedback from Tulsa-area commuters. News on 6 By Kim Jackson March 31, 2026 TULSA, Okla. - The Indian Nations Council of Governments (INCOG) has kicked off the Congestion Management Process Plan to look at traffic congestion and travel patterns in the Tulsa region. “We’re just launching the update of the congestion management process plan, which is a federally required planning document that we have to produce,

Stillwater New Press By Staff Mar 31, 2026 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is planning a new four-way stop on US 177 at the intersection of Airport Road and Perkins Road/177. The four-way is pending Oklahoma Transportation Commission approval, according to ODOT. Already a busy intersection in Stillwater’s industrial district, the area is also adjacent to The HUB – a new entertainment center. View the full article: STWNewsPress.com

Tire problems are the top reason large trucks are pulled off the road, yet monitoring systems are not required InvestigateTV By Anna Werner and Emily Featherston Mar. 30, 2026 ( InvestigateTV ) — It was a clear summer afternoon when an 18-wheeler headed east on a rural stretch of Interstate 40 in New Mexico suddenly careened to the left, barreling across the grassy median. More than 1,200 miles away in California, Derick Walsh had no way of knowing how the trajectory of that

FOX23 Morgan Martin Mar 29, 2026 TULSA, Okla. — Plans for a new south Tulsa bridge across the Arkansas River may be a step closer to reality. A proposed bill is making its way through the state capitol. It’s a conversation that’s been making the round for years — building another bridge to cross the Arkansas River in south Tulsa. FOX23 told you in 2004 about talks of a new crossing, between Memorial Bridge and Jenks Bridge. The distance between the two is nearly five and a