Oklahoma City turnpike expansion set to begin construction

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority plans to spend $23 million to widen the Kilpatrick Turnpike in northwest Oklahoma City, with construction starting in the spring and completion expected by 2027.

KOCO

By Patrick Talbot

Jan 9, 2026

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is set to begin a $23 million project to widen the Kilpatrick Turnpike between West Wilshire Boulevard and Northwest 122nd Street in northwest Oklahoma City, aiming to accommodate an anticipated increase in traffic.

“Currently there's 40 thousand vehicles traveling on that per day, and we're estimating that there's going to be 90 thousand vehicles per day by 2055,” said Trenton January, OTA chief engineer.

January explained that the project did not require purchasing any right of way or relocating utilities, allowing for a quicker design and bidding process. View the full article: KOCO.com