Mon January 23, 2017
ODOT Discusses Funding, Approves I-35 Design Contract at Jan. Meeting
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Jan. 4 meeting include an update on state funding for transportation, approval of funds for 11 rail crossing projects and award of an engineering contract to design an innovative bridge project in Kay County....
Chuck Harvey - Mon January 23, 2017
$20M Project Under Way on U.S. 183 in Oklahoma
A $20 million road widening and bridge replacement project is under way on U.S. 183 in Woodward County, Okla. The rural location is 5 mi. (8 km) southeast of the SH-50 junction, between the towns of Mutual and Seiling....
Jeff Winke - Mon January 09, 2017
Oklahoma Paving Project Updates Portion of U.S. 62
U.S. 62 runs 2,248 mi. (3,618 km) from the Mexico-U.S. border at El Paso, Texas, to Niagara Falls, N.Y., at the Canada–U.S. border. It is the only east-west United States-numbered highway that connects the two countries....
Tue December 27, 2016
Transportation Commission Awards $35M in Contracts
Motorists traveling on I-80 will soon see improvements to the road surface in several areas on the western side of the state. The Wyoming Transportation Commission awarded a $14.7 million mill and overlay contract for 10 mi....
Sun December 25, 2016
ODOT Awards $78M in Contracts, Recognizes Bridge Project
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Monday, Dec. 5 meeting include recognition of an award-winning bridge project, approval of a contract for the next phase of I-35/I-240 Crossroads interchange reconstruction and a contract to rehabilitate sections of I-35 and I-40 pavement in Oklahoma County....
Sun November 27, 2016
FHA Designates Roadways as Alternative Fuel Corridors
Drivers on Oklahoma interstates will soon see signs of the state's effort to improve alternative fueling infrastructure. On Nov. 3, the Federal Highway Administration designated I-35, I-40 and I-44 in Oklahoma as alternative fuel corridors, a special designation aimed at improving the mobility of passenger and commercial vehicles that run on alternative fuels....
Brenda Ruggiero - Fri October 28, 2016
ODOT Begins Interchange Reconstruction
The first of several phases to completely reconstruct the I-35/I-240 Crossroads Interchange has begun in south Oklahoma City under the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT). This phase started in May and is expected to continue until the summer of 2017....
Fri October 14, 2016
New ODOT Eight-Year Plan Approved; Reflects Progress, More Work to Be Done
Major improvements have been made to Oklahoma's highways and bridges through the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's Eight-year Construction Work Plan. However, much work remains to address the backlog of transportation needs and the demands of a growing population and traffic....
Mon October 03, 2016
ODOT Bridges Gap Between Students, Construction Industry
High school students recently learned more about future career opportunities in the construction industry by getting hands-on experience with industry experts. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation Civil Rights Division, in partnership with several industry leaders, hosted a Construction Career Day for students in the Oklahoma City metro area in an effort to bridge the gap between students and the construction industry....
Fri September 16, 2016
State Completes Inspections Following Quake
All bridges on the state highway and turnpike system are open to traffic and safe for travel. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation inspected 180 state bridges after a 5.6-magnitude earthquake early Sept....
