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Oklahoma turnpike tolls rising in January

OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved higher tolls Thursday that will take effect Jan. 5, 2027. The PikePass toll for a passenger vehicle traveling the full Turner Turnpike between Oklahoma City and Tulsa will rise from $5.40 to $5.75, according to rate tables included in the authority’s meeting records.

Tulsa, OK · 15h

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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approves toll increase for 2027

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Drivers across Oklahoma who travel across the Sooner State using turnpikes may soon notice an increase in the amount they are paying. On Thursday, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority approved an agenda item focused on tolls across the Oklahoma Turnpike System. PIKEPASS users are typically charged...

Oklahoma · 1d

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Oklahoma port pursues capacity growth with unit train project

The Tulsa Port of Catoosa in northern Oklahoma is one of the largest inland riverports in the United States, with a 2,000-acre industrial park and access to shipping via barge, truck and rail. By the end of November, the port expects to complete the first phase of a project designed to add unit-train handling to its slate of offerings.

Catoosa, OK · 2d

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Tulsa, OK · 1d

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ODOT urges Oklahomans to buckle up with statewide seat belt campaign

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority are back for year two of the statewide “Never Skip the Click” campaign, urging Oklahomans to make one simple, life-saving choice every time they get in a vehicle: buckle up. This year, ODOT and OTA are partnering with the...

Oklahoma · 2d

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ODOT launches seatbelt safety campaign, ‘Never Skip the Click’

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is launching their annual statewide seatbelt safety campaign “Never Skip the Click” to encourage drivers to buckle up when they hit the road. The department rolled out the same campaign a little over a year ago and said...

Oklahoma · 3d

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Oklahoma’s Two-Track DUI System Can Take Your License Even When Prosecutors Drop the Charges

Gaylene Ricketts was going through a field sobriety test on a late November night when an officer noticed her pupils were different sizes. Police pulled Ricketts over for allegedly running a stop sign in El Reno. She consented to the field sobriety test but refused a blood alcohol content test. She was booked for a DUI.

Oklahoma · 7d

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Construction leads to traffic changes near Will Rogers International Airport

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Travelers who are preparing for holiday travel should be prepared for some changes at Will Rogers International Airport. Airport officials say significant traffic changes begin Friday, Oct. 30 at the intersection of Terminal Dr. and Amelia Earhart Lane. The work is part of Phase 1...

Oklahoma City, OK · 7d

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Concrete deck poured on Toby Keith Expressway

Crews poured the first concrete bridge deck on the Toby Keith Expressway on Tuesday, October 8, the same morning the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Board awarded three new construction contracts totaling about $70.2 million, with two of those for the new turnpike. The board also approved a dedicated stream restoration site...

Norman, OK · 8d

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Oklahoma Winter 2026-27 Weather Awareness: Avoid Ice Breakdowns

Tires, brakes, batteries and visibility checks can help Oklahoma motorists prepare for ice and snow.

Oklahoma · 7d

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Heavy rain washes out portion of Arcadia Lake trail project, delays opening

EDMOND, Okla. (KFOR) – A new trail in Edmond that was just weeks away from completion has hit a setback. The Northwest Connector Trail will extend the Arcadia Lake Trail network by 1.8 miles, starting from Midwest Blvd and connecting to the existing Spring Creek Trail. The project was originally expected to be completed in November […]

Edmond, OK · 8d

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REMI Study Projects Major Economic Gains from Completing the Ports-to-Plains Interstate Corridor

Nine-state analysis estimates $36.67 billion in additional annual economic output and 59,057 additional jobs in 2080. The Ports-to-Plains Alliance is highlighting a new REMI Consulting report that projects substantial economic gains from developing the I-27 and Ports-to-Plains Interstate corridor across nine states. The October 2026 analysis examines how construction investment and improved transportation connections could support businesses, workers, and communities throughout the region.

Colorado · 9d

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Lawrence seventh-graders charter bus hits semitruck

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (KCTV) - A fun field trip turned scary when a charter bus carrying 24 Lawrence seventh-graders crashed in Oklahoma City. The middle-schoolers from St. John Catholic School in Lawrence are OK after their charter bus collided with a semitruck this morning. Principal Jeff Harkin said the students...

Oklahoma City, OK · 10d

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Ground broken for Toby Keith Expressway in OKC outer loop

Gov. Kevin Stitt, U.S. Sen. James Lankford and state and local leaders broke ground in Newcastle on a new interchange that will connect I-44, US-62 and SH-37 with the future Toby Keith Expressway. The groundbreaking marks the start of the final phase of the Oklahoma City outer loop, a goal the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority has been committed to since 1989.

Oklahoma City, OK · 11d

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This Old Railroad Trail In Oklahoma Is So Flat And Shady You’ll Ride For Miles Without Trying

Some of the best rides in Oklahoma start in places you would drive right past without a second look. A small trailhead tucked near the edge of a city does not seem like much at first. Then you start pedaling, the ground stays level, the trees close in overhead, and...

Oklahoma · 15d

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OU Parking to reportedly make nearly $50k in parking citation revenue six weeks into academic year

OU Parking and Transportation Services has reported nearly $50,000 in parking ticket revenue so far in the 2026 academic year. According to an open records request, OU Parking has written 6,258 parking tickets as of Oct. 5, raising $49,212 in revenue so far. The university reportedly made $5,196,178 in parking...

Norman, OK · 11d

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Inflation hits Oklahoma road, bridge construction

Inflation has taken a big bite into the state's ability to maintain its roads and bridges, a legislative panel was told Thursday. In what could be one of his last addresses to lawmakers before he gives up the reins at the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Transportation Secretary Tim Gatz said the state is about $255 million short annually of what it needs to keep the system in the condition it is today.

Oklahoma · 11d

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Overnight lane closures planned on I-44 in Newcastle Nov. 5, 9 and 10

NEWCASTLE, Okla. - Drivers traveling along Interstate 44 in Newcastle should prepare for overnight lane closures on three dates in November as crews work on an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority project. According to the City of Newcastle, roadwork is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 5, Monday, Nov. 9, and Tuesday, Nov. 10,...

Newcastle, OK · 10d

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How to Make an Oklahoma Commute More Affordable in 2027

A commute costs more than the gas you buy each week. Insurance, maintenance, parking, and the miles added to your car all factor into what you spend. A good way to lower those costs is to look at the whole commute, then choose changes that fit your route, schedule, and budget.

Oklahoma · 11d

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Stretch of I-40 west of metro recent hot spot for wrecks

A stretch of I-40 west of the metro has been quite the hot spot for wrecks recently.

Oklahoma City, OK · 13d