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Cars stuck in water in SE Oklahoma City

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Multiple cars are stuck in water in Southeast Oklahoma City Wednesday morning. Officials say this is near Eastern Ave. and I-240. Multiple vehicles are stuck in standing water in the area. The road is blocked as emergency crews respond. Drivers should be cautious in that...

Oklahoma City, OK · 29d
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Oklahoma City metro roadways impacted by flooding

After several inches of rain fell across Oklahoma early Wednesday morning, drivers travelling on roads and interstates are facing deteriorating conditions, including slick pavement and flooding. In southeast Oklahoma City, South Eastern Avenue was closed at Interstate 240 after rising floodwaters caused several vehicles to become disabled in the roadway.

Oklahoma City, OK · 29d
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OKC approves $12 million for roads and utilities near proposed Buc-ee’s

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma City Council voted 6–3 Tuesday to authorize up to $12 million for roads and utilities near a proposed Buc-ee’s, after members questioned how the investment would affect growth and spending elsewhere in the city. Council members Katrina Avers, JoBeth Hamon and James...

Oklahoma City, OK · 29d
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Proposed I-40 and Council Rd. project aims to improve congestion

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is hosting an open house to discuss proposed improvements at a busy interchange in Oklahoma City. On Tuesday, Oct. 20, ODOT will host an open house to discuss proposed improvements to the I-40 and Council Rd. interchange. Officials say the...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-13
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ODOT, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority officially open snowplow naming contest

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority have officially opened their snowplow naming contest. You have the opportunity to pick between your favorite names for the snowplows which help keep the state’s highways, interstates and turnpikes safe and passable during winter weather. To...

Oklahoma · 28d

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Part of a $4.6M grant will improve road safety in Pawnee Nation

A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is leading a $4.6M federal initiative to improve road safety in rural tribal communities in Oklahoma, Nevada and Arizona.

Oklahoma · 28d

2 News Oklahoma KJRH Tulsa

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A portion of a $4 million plus grant will improve road safety in Pawnee Nation

Oklahoma · 28d

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ODOT: Northbound I-35 narrowed in Purcell due to crash

PURCELL, Okla. (KOKH) — UPDATE: ODOT says northbound I-35 is now narrowed to one lane near Purcell. Drivers in Purcell may need to find a different route following a major crash in McClain County. On Tuesday afternoon, officials with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced that all lanes of...

Purcell, OK · 29d

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Diesel fuel and gasoline prices still high in Oklahoma

Diesel fuel prices are still grabbing the nation’s fuel headlines as the nationwide average is $6.27 per gallon, based on a survey by AAA. Oklahoma’s average diesel fuel price is $5.86, a nickel more than one week ago. But truckers and other users of diesel fuel in California are paying $8.39 statewide, nearly two dollars more than the state’s gasoline average cost of $6.28 per gallon and three dollars more than the truckers who pull into an Oklahoma truck stop to refuel.

Oklahoma · 29d

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Renderings released of future pedestrian bridge over Oklahoma River

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — As the Oklahoma Department of Transportation plans several major projects across the metro, city leaders in Oklahoma City are unveiling how some of the projects will look. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation will be replacing the I-35 bridges that cross over the Oklahoma River in...

Oklahoma City, OK · 29d

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High gas prices force some Edmond Mobile Meals volunteer drivers to leave

Rising gas prices continue to impact Oklahomans, and now they're creating a new challenge for an Edmond nonprofit.

Edmond, OK · 10-12

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Turn on Do Not Disturb While Driving today ahead of Oct. 15 safety push

October 15th is Do Not Disturb While Driving Day. Traffic experts are urging drivers to use the Do Not Disturb While Driving feature that's installed on most of our phones. Tamra Johnson and Jennifer Smith are joining us live on Living Oklahoma with more information, and personal experience. Jennifer's mother was in a car accident in NW OKC due to a distracted driver, and she understands the impact that distracted driving can cause.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-13

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Big Cottonwood Canyon Road Reopens After Flooding; Earlier Rescue Reported Nearby

Storm Mountain Picnic Area — Reported Boulder Rescue and Flood Area. State Route 190 in Big Cottonwood Canyon reopened just before 2 a.m. Monday after flooding and debris forced hours-long closures, KUTV reported. UDOT restricted uphill traffic and turned vehicles around at the canyon entrance while crews worked near Storm Mountain, according to KUTV.

Cottonwood Heights, UT · 29d

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3 Sun Belt mayors seek more public transportation as their cities grow

Three mayors of Southern, car-centric cities discussed their efforts to improve public transportation during an Oct. 5 panel at an American Public Transportation Association conference in Chicago. Voters in Austin, Texas, created the Capital Metropolitan Transportation Authority, funded by a 1% sales tax in its service area, in 1985. The...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-12

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Amtrak improves accessibility at Oklahoma, North Carolina stations

Amtrak has completed accessibility and safety upgrade projects at four stations in Oklahoma and North Carolina. The projects' total cost was $18 million. In Oklahoma, Amtrak invested $3 million and $5 million in the Norman and Pauls Valley Stations, respectively. Upgrades include releveled platforms, sloped accessible walkways, safety barriers and new lighting, warning systems and signage. The stations are served twice daily by the Amtrak Heartland Flyer service.

North Carolina · 10-13

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Oklahoma City drivers face highway closures, construction delays

OKLAHOMA CITY - Drivers across the Oklahoma City metro should prepare for lane closures and possible delays as several highway construction projects continue through October and beyond. According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, crews will intermittently narrow northbound and southbound I-35 and eastbound and westbound I-44 near the interchange...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-12

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Buc-ee’s finally given green light to break ground on first-ever mega-station in US state – ‘hurry up and build it!’

A BRAND-new Buc-ee’s mega gas station has received good news in one US state. The new Buc-ee’s location will be the first-of-its-kind gas station in the state, prompting excitement from residents. Officials in Oklahoma City unanimously voted in favor of the new Buc-ee’s mega gas station in the...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-09

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Amtrak makes accessibility upgrades to four stations across two states

Amtrak has completed accessibility renovations to stations across multiple states as part of its effort to have all its stations accessible for all users by 2029. To date, Amtrak has invested more than $1 billion since 2011 in accessibility upgrades and improvement projects at 169 stations across the national network.

Norman, OK · 10-12

KFOR

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Repairs causing delays on southbound I-35 near Red River

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Southbound Interstate 35 traffic is experiencing delays south of the Red River in Texas due to ongoing repairs. According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, the repairs are within a Texas Department of Transportation work zone. Drivers, including those traveling to the Red River Rivalry football game between the University of […]

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-09

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Northbound I-35 open in Pauls Valley after crash

PAULS VALLEY, Okla. - Drivers heading north on Interstate 35 through Pauls Valley were briefly asked to find another route after a crash shut down all northbound lanes on Thursday afternoon. As of 5:15 p.m., OHP said northbound I-35 was closed at State Highway 19 in Garvin County. Around 6:15...

Pauls Valley, OK · 10-08