Oklahoma City outer loop project nears final construction phase

Oklahoma is advancing a decadeslong plan to connect major highways around the metro area, aiming to reduce congestion and improve travel reliability

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Meghan Mosley Oct 30, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma is moving closer to completing the Oklahoma City outer loop, a project decades in the making that aims to connect major highways and improve travel reliability.

"The loop gives people the option to really keep travel time reliability in place," state officials said.

Last week, officials broke ground on the Toby Keith Expressway, kicking off construction on the final section of the Oklahoma City outer loop, known as the Tri-City Connector. The route will run through Newcastle, Blanchard, and Tuttle, cross the Canadian River, and connect to Interstate 35.

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