Lake Texoma bridge replacement shifts into formal design phase Nearly five months after flooding at Lake Texoma caused damage to the US-70 Roosevelt Memorial Bridge, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation starts the process of designing a replacement for the structure with construction possible in 2026. ODOT signals urgency because this route holds economic and mobility …
Oklahoma Hands-Free Law Targets Safer Roads Starting Nov. 1, Oklahoma drivers face new restrictions on handheld cell phone use in active school and work zones. Whether driving an oil tanker, a utility truck, or a family car, motorists must go hands-free under House Bill 2263, authored by Rep. Nicole Miller (R-Edmond). The legislation strengthens Oklahoma’s …
Construction and Asset Plan rebalancing adjusted due to rising costs The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released its Federal Fiscal Year 2026–2033 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan Monday, outlining more than 1,200 critically-needed highway and bridge projects across the state valued at more than $7.7 billion. The Plan is ODOT’s roadmap for addressing safety, pavement and bridge needs across …
