Wickliffe residents feel safety is at risk due to ongoing bridge projects

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Mar 4, 2024
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KJRH

By: Justin Ayer March 4, 2024

WICKLIFFE, Okla. — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation oversees two bridge projects in the Mayes County community of Wickliffe. The road closure is causing some community members headaches and, for some, concern due to the long detour they're forced to take.

The road-closed sign is one many in Wickliffe are not currently happy about, especially Jeff McBride – who works at the local chicken coop.

"It causes me to drive almost 80 miles a day when I only had to drive, maybe 14," McBride said.

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