Oklahoma DOT eyes $8 billion in improvements amid federal funding uncertainty

KOSU By Anna Pope

October 7, 2025 The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved an updated highway plan during its monthly meeting on Monday. But funding questions throw in a layer of uncertainty during the federal shutdown.

The Eight-Year Construction Work Plan is statewide and totals about $8 billion.

It identifies transportation infrastructure needs for Oklahomans and is updated annually for approval. The money for the plans comes from both state and federal sources.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s wish list includes plans for 460 bridges to be rehabilitated or replaced, 675 miles of two-lane highways with faulty shoulders and more than 2,800 lane miles for improving payment conditions.

This comes as the federal government is shut down.

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