Are more OTA restrictions coming? Bill to limit turnpike authority heads to Senate

The Oklahoman

By Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice

February 11, 2025

Key Points

• Senate Bill 80 would require the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to notify property owners before building or modifying toll roads.

• The bill mandates a 30-day comment period and a public hearing for proposed turnpike projects.

• The bill's author, Sen. Lisa Standridge, said the goal is to ensure Oklahomans are heard before turnpike construction or modifications occur.

• The bill passed the Senate Aeronautics and Transportation Committee unanimously but faces further legislative hurdles.

  
  

A Senate panel this week passed a bill that would put additional restrictions on the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority before it builds or modifies toll roads.

Senate Bill 80 would require the turnpike authority to give notice to all affected property owners before a new construction or a modification is made to an existing turnpike.

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