Construction to begin on Roosevelt Bridge

The Madill Record By News Staff Thursday, April 16, 2026

A decades-old crossing over Lake Texoma is one step closer to replacement after the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved a massive overhaul of the aging US-70 Roosevelt Bridge, signaling both short-term headaches for drivers and long-term gains for the Texoma region.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) recently selected a construction team and approved moving forward on the roughly $408 million project, which will replace the current bridge connecting Kingston and Mead with a modern, four-lane structure. Construction is expected to begin later in 2026 and wrap up by fall 2029.

The existing Roosevelt Bridge, first opened in 1945, currently carries about 8,500 vehicles per day and serves as a vital link between southern Oklahoma and North Texas. View the full article: MadillRecord.com