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ODOT Begins Lee Boulevard Bridge Reconstruction Over East Cache Creek, Lane Closures And Traffic Delays Expected

Lawton drivers heading to and from the east side should brace for delays as ODOT begins a major reconstruction of the Lee Blvd/HWY 7 bridge over East Cache Creek. The project is expected to last through April 2027. During construction, one lane travel is expected in both directions.

Lawton, OK · 09-18

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Oklahoma DOT Begins $408M Bridge Replacement Project

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and its design-build team recently held a groundbreaking event at Lake Texoma State Park to mark the beginning of the $408 million US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project. [Above photo by Oklahoma DOT]. That project – which will replace the current 80-year-old structure connecting Bryan and...

Oklahoma · 09-18

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Road worker hit prompts renewed calls for drivers to slow down

WAGONER COUNTY, Okla. — It's been almost two years since FOX23's sister station KTUL spoke with Bobby Stem, the Executive Director of the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors, about drivers not taking construction zone safety seriously. "It's becoming normal and we're forgetting to slow down and put down our...

Wagoner County, OK · 09-19

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As fuel prices soar, input costs for Oklahoma producers climb

Along with the rest of the nation, Oklahomans are seeing high prices at the pump as the war in Iran rattles fuel supplies. Yesterday's average price for gas in the state reached $4.04 a gallon while diesel costs soared to $5.93, according to AAA. Shawn Steward, public affairs manager for AAA Oklahoma, said the diesel price is a record high in the state, but gas has not broken its record of $4.66 a gallon in the state.

Oklahoma · 09-18

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Record diesel prices squeeze Oklahoma truckers

OKLAHOMA CITY - Diesel prices have reached a record high in Oklahoma, creating thousand-dollar fill-ups for truckers and millions of dollars in added costs for one local trucking company. AAA reported Oklahoma’s statewide diesel average at $5.87 per gallon Wednesday. That is up from $5.50 one week ago and $4.97...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-17

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As fuel prices soar, input costs for Oklahoma producers climb

Diesel prices are at a record high in Oklahoma, where fuel prices are typically among the cheapest in the nation. The agriculture industry faces even higher input costs ahead of fall harvest.

Oklahoma · 09-18

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Oklahoma breaks ground on US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced it, and its design-build team, had begun work on the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project. Work to replace the 80-year-old bridge between Bryan and Marshall counties over Lake Texoma started Sept. 10. The more than $408 million project will improve the safety and reliability of the corridor that connects […] The post Oklahoma breaks ground on US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project appeared first on Transportation Today .

Oklahoma · 09-15

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Oklahoma gas prices hit $4 average as nationwide surge continues

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) — Drivers across Oklahoma are feeling a sharp pinch at the pump this week as regular unleaded gasoline reached an average of $4 per gallon statewide. According to AAA, Oklahoma drivers have seen a 12-cent jump since Friday alone. Locally in Lawton, prices climbed 10 cents overnight, reaching an average of $3.93 per gallon.

Oklahoma · 09-16

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‘Taking our cost through the roof’: Record diesel prices squeeze Oklahoma truckers

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-17

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Multiple Oklahoma turnpikes to see lane closures this week

OKLAHOMA - Drivers can expect lane closures and possible delays across several Oklahoma turnpikes this week as crews complete pavement repairs, resurfacing and other maintenance projects. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority said the work is weather permitting. On the Turner Turnpike, the westbound shoulder at the Kickapoo Turnpike will be closed...

Oklahoma · 09-14

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Oklahoma Breaks Ground on $408M Replacement for Aging Lake Texoma Bridge

After 80 years of carrying traffic across Lake Texoma, the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge is headed for a major change. Oklahoma transportation officials have broken ground on a more than $408 million project to replace the aging bridgeconnecting Bryan and Marshall counties. The new structure is expected to improve safety and reliability along US-70, a regional route carrying more than 11,000 vehicles each day between southern Oklahoma, northern Texas and southern Arkansas.

Oklahoma · 09-14

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This Tiny Oklahoma Town Began With A Railroad Station Made From A Boxcar

It began as a nickname, a railroad switch known around the boiler rooms as “Happy Jack.”. A simple boxcar was rolled onto the tracks to serve as the first depot, and when the inaugural train arrived on a crisp November day in 1907, the tiny settlement officially came to life.

Frederick, OK · 09-11

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Construction starts on Oklahoma’s Roosevelt Bridge

First constructed in 1942, the bridge connects an estimated 11,000 vehicles daily over Lake Texoma. With the 80-year-old structure at the end of its design life, it is also a chance to improve safety and mobility in this important corridor. At the groundbreaking event, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT)...

Oklahoma · 09-14

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Heartland Flyer funded through 2027, will need Oklahoma lawmakers' support beyond

Passenger rail running between Oklahoma City and Fort Worth will continue at least through the end of next year.

Oklahoma · 09-14

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Roosevelt bridge groundbreaking held at Lake Texoma

The replacement of the historic Roosevelt Bridge that spans Oklahoma’s Lake Texoma was formally launched with a recent groundbreaking ceremony at the large lake that also reaches into Texas. Oklahoma Transportation Department leaders along with its design-build team and federal and local officials were on hand to mark the...

Oklahoma · 09-13

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Rail plan will likely boost homeless problems, crime

In multiple states, failing large-scale public transit projects have produced demands for state-taxpayer-funded bailouts. This has happened in California, New York, Illinois and Pennsylvania, to name just a few. That’s why all Oklahomans should be concerned about Oklahoma City metro officials’ efforts to create a $1.8 billion commuter rail system...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-10

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Oklahoma weekly gas price update

Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma are unchanged in the last week, averaging $3.65/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Prices in Oklahoma are 12.9 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 92.4 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has increased 29.7 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $5.867 per gallon.

Oklahoma · 09-09

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This Overhyped $220 Train Trip From Oklahoma to California Doesn’t Live Up to the Hype

A $220 train trip from Oklahoma to California sounds like a simple way to trade a highway journey for a comfortable seat and changing scenery. An all-rail itinerary is possible from Oklahoma City to Los Angeles, but it involves more than boarding a westbound train in Oklahoma. You first travel south to Fort Worth, then continue through San Antonio toward California.

California · 09-06

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ODOT director says funding is needed for Heartland Flyer

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The future of the Heartland Flyer may soon rest in the hands of Oklahoma lawmakers. The state provided a big update on the passenger rail line Tuesday. “We are fully committed to continuing the operation of the flyer,” said ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz.

Oklahoma · 09-09

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Diesel prices hit record high in Oklahoma as drivers feel the squeeze at the pump

TULSA, Okla. - Diesel prices are at a record high in Oklahoma, while gasoline prices remain elevated, leaving drivers and organizations that rely on fuel facing higher costs. AAA says the national average for diesel reached $5.90 per gallon, an all-time record. In Oklahoma, diesel is averaging $5.45 per gallon, also a record high.

Oklahoma · 09-09

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