U.S. 70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge Replacement Moves Ahead

ODOT selects 3 design-build teams for U.S. 70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge replacement project, first time using Modified Progressive Design Build. Construction to start in 2026 with $124 million grant for more resilient, modern bridge over Lake Texoma.

Construction Equipment Guide Oklahoma Department of Transportation November 25, 2025 - West Edition #24

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) announced on Nov. 5, 2025, the selection of three design-build teams to pursue the U.S. 70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge project. This is a critical step in the contracting process while moving the project forward.

The bridge project will be delivered using a method called Modified Progressive Design Build — the first time this approach has been used in Oklahoma by ODOT.

"This method teams designers and builders together throughout the engineering process to promote greater innovation and expedite project completion by incorporating the builder's preferred practices into the design," said Justin Hernandez, ODOT director of design.

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