HOLIDAY TRAVEL BRINGS TRAFFIC, CONSTRUCTION CHALLENGES ACROSS OKLAHOMA

Nearly 700,000 Oklahomans are expected to travel for Thanksgiving, with ongoing construction projects across the state likely to cause delays.

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By: News 9, Tevis Hillis November 22, 2024

Oklahoma’s roads will soon be packed with holiday travelers as nearly 700,000 Oklahomans are expected to drive 50 miles or more for Thanksgiving, according to AAA.

While gas prices in Oklahoma remain the lowest in the nation at an average of $2.56 per gallon—compared to the national average of $3.06—drivers should prepare for potential delays due to ongoing construction projects across the state.

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) reports about 50 major construction projects are currently impacting interstates, state highways, and turnpikes.

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