Two Toby Keith Expressway projects move forward with contract awards

The Norman Transcript

By Andrew Frazier | Transcript Staff Reporter

Oct 6, 2026

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority awarded contracts Tuesday for two Toby Keith Expressway projects expected to begin construction this fall.

At a planning meeting Sept. 24, OTA Chief Engineer Trent January apprised the Norman City Council of the upcoming projects, which include a bridge over South Santa Fe Avenue and grading, drainage and road work extending east to South Telephone Road/36th Avenue NW. A $53.6 million contract was awarded to Duit Construction Co. Inc. for the broader road and interchange work, while a separate $11.9 million contract was awarded to Manhattan Road & Bridge Co. LLC for the bridge over South Santa Fe Avenue.

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