Oklahoma

Wed October 04, 2017

Oklahoma Transportation Plan Delays 40 Percent of Projects

Oklahoma transportation officials have approved a new construction plan that calls for postponing more than 40 percent of all projects due to state funding cuts. The Oklahoman reports the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the new eight-year plan Oct....

Wed September 27, 2017

Oklahoma Football Gets $160M for Flashy Upgrade to Stadium, Facilities

NORMAN, Oklahoma (AP) Oklahoma wanted a fresh, new look to maintain its place with the big boys, and now the Sooners have it. The school broke ground on its $160 million South End Zone project in August 2015, and now it is nearly complete....

Wed September 27, 2017

ODOT Awards Contract for Historic Purcell/Lexington Bridge Replacement

In about two years' time, Oklahomans will see a modern four-lane bridge between Purcell and Lexington standing in place of the iconic, but problematic existing structure. Action taken by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission at its Sept....

Associated Press - Thu August 31, 2017

Oklahoma City Approves American Indian Museum Completion

The Oklahoma City Council is moving forward with completing the construction of the American Indian Cultural Center and Museum. The Council's unanimous vote Tuesday supports agreements to complete the project with the Chickasaw Nation, The Oklahoman reported....

Chuck Harvey - Wed August 30, 2017

$81M Off-Broadway 44 'On Stage' Until 2022

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is project manager for a major road construction production titled “Off Broadway 44” in Oklahoma City, featuring an $81 million highway widening and bridge construction project....

Emily Buenzle - Thu August 24, 2017

City Revokes Road Construction Funds to Pay for Public Safety Facility

At a meeting in Lawton, Okla., Aug. 22, the Lawton City Council approved moving $4.9 million from various projects to cover unexpected costs in building the city's Public Safety Facility, ABC 7 News reported....

Thu August 17, 2017

Brown Transportation Chooses Kenworth T880s to Get the Job Done

Wayne Brown started in the construction industry 43 years ago. His first job was as a truck driver for his family-owned aggregate hauler and he enjoyed his time behind the wheel. "I drove the traditional high hood," he said....

Wed August 16, 2017

ShakeCast Software Refines Bridge Inspection

State bridge inspectors will be able to provide a faster, more targeted response in ensuring public safety the next time an earthquake rolls across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is now implementing the use of ShakeCast, a program created by the U.S....

Wed August 16, 2017

OTC: Bridges Improving, Withstanding Earthquakes; Awards $19M in Contracts

Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Aug. 7 meeting include a presentation on the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's new system for inspecting bridges after earthquakes, an update on improving bridge conditions and approval of contracts to replace a U.S.-412/U.S.-64 bridge near Keystone Dam in Tulsa County and rehabilitate bridges on SH-117 in Creek County and U.S.-69 in McIntosh County....

Wed August 09, 2017

Gov. Fallin, Rep. Russell Discuss Manufacturing Jobs

It's not very common for a governor and a congressman to brave a manufacturing factory in the middle of summer — especially when temperatures exceed 100 degrees Fahrenheit — but Oklahoma Gov....