HWY 75 bridge construction at Polecat Creek needs new bearings, sets project back a few weeks

T.R.U.S.T.
Apr 21
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KRMG by April Hill

April 21, 2026

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says the Highway 75 project near the Creek Turnpike ran into a few snags, and they needed a few weeks to get their bearings, literally.

After workers removed the decks from the bridge, they noticed it was in worse shape than anticipated. The bridge bearings, which are the pieces the beams sit on, ensure the expansion and contraction of the bridge. View the full article: KRMG.com

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