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Amtrak Invests in North Carolina, Oklahoma, Connecticut Stations

Amtrak completes a slew of accessibility improvements at stations in North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Connecticut. During the week of October 7, Amtrak joined federal, state, and local officials to celebrate accessibility improvements at stations in Hamlet and Rocky Mount, North Carolina. More than $10 million was invested in improving accessibility with $3.2 million for Hamlet Station and $7.3 million funded for Rocky Mount Station. Amtrak says it worked with NCDOT, the FRA, and local and community partners to make these projects possible.

North Carolina · 23d
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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 · 22d
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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 · 22d

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Wenonah Avenue extension nears completion ahead of schedule

A roadway project more than two years in the making is nearing completion in Wichita Falls, with construction crews making significant progress on the Wenonah Avenue extension.

Wichita Falls, TX · 24d

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

Oklahoma · 22d

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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 · 24d

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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 · 23d

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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 · 24d

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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 · 24d

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Cheapest gas stations in Lawton

Stacker compiled a list of the cheapest gas stations in Lawton using data from Gas Buddy

Lawton, OK · 10-06

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ODOT’s $7.3 billion highway & bridge work plan approved in Oklahoma—-

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released its Federal Fiscal Year 2027-2034 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan Monday, after it was approved by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission. The Construction Work Plan is ODOT’s roadmap for addressing safety, pavement and bridge needs across Oklahoma’s highway network. ODOT’s eight field district engineers update the...

Oklahoma · 10-06

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Oklahoma Trooper Warns Drivers That Trains Cannot Stop Quickly at Crossings, Urging Motorists to Obey Signals and Never Try to Beat Railroad Traffic

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — An Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper is using the agency’s weekly safety outreach to remind drivers that crashes involving trains can be deadly. Lt. Mark Southall said motorists should treat railroad crossings with caution and never assume they can make it across before a train arrives.

Oklahoma · 29d

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Portion of eastbound NW Cache Road closed for repairs

LAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - The City of Lawton has announced a portion of Northwest Cache Road has closed due to street repair. The eastbound lane of Northwest Cache Road from Northwest 38th Street to Northwest 34th Street is closed as crews repair panel sections of the road. The closure is...

Lawton, OK · 10-06

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Oklahoma weekly gas price update

Average gasoline prices in Oklahoma have fallen 17.0 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93/g today, according to GasBuddy's survey of 2,294 stations in Oklahoma. Prices in Oklahoma are 27.1 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.41/g higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 14.2 cents compared to a week ago and stands at $6.307 per gallon.

Oklahoma · 10-07

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ODOT not expecting any I-35 closures for Red River Rivalry travel

The annual pilgrimage south for Sooners fans is soon to begin, and I-35 will be packed with travelers as everyone heads to the Great State Fair of Texas for the Red River Rivalry.

Oklahoma City, OK · 10-06

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ODOT approves $7.3 billion construction plan, says inflation impacting projects

OKLAHOMA - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said its latest eight-year construction plan includes more than $7.3 billion in highway and bridge projects across the state. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the 2027-2034 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan on Monday, according to ODOT. Transportation officials said inflation and funding constraints have...

Oklahoma · 10-05

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Oklahoma launches new program allowing certain traffic citations to be dismissed after drivers complete online safety course focused on safe driving in construction areas

Oklahoma – The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has introduced a new program designed to educate drivers about the dangers of highway construction zones and encourage safer driving around road crews. The Work Zone Citation Forgiveness Program was created through legislation passed by the Oklahoma State Legislature under the...

Oklahoma · 10-04

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Oklahoma launches program allowing some work-zone traffic citations to be dismissed

OKLAHOMA - Oklahoma drivers who get certain traffic tickets in highway construction zones now have another option: pay $75, take an online safety course and potentially have the citation dismissed. The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety has launched the Work Zone Citation Forgiveness Program, created through legislation passed by the...

Oklahoma · 10-02

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Influential traffic plan drafted but public needs to weigh in one more time

After seven months and a final draft finally accessible to the public, INCOG wants online public input one more time before implementing its Congestion Management Process Plan (CMPP).

Tulsa, OK · 10-02

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Gas prices climbing high in Arkansas, Oklahoma

As interest rates rise, Americans are paying more to borrow money, and housing, food, and gas prices keep climbing.

Oklahoma · 09-29