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Overnight closures planned for I-35 ramps in Guthrie through October

GUTHRIE, Okla. - Drivers traveling through Guthrie should prepare for overnight ramp closures at Interstate 35 and State Highway 33 beginning Monday. The northbound and southbound I-35 on- and off-ramps at SH-33 will close intermittently from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. Officials said...

Guthrie, OK · 09-17
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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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ODOT adding bollards along Division Street to address high-crash area

Drivers along S. Division Street in Guthrie will soon notice changes to how they enter and exit several businesses as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation begins installing bollards to improve safety in the heavily traveled area. The work is taking place along Division Street near the entrances to Walmart, McDonald’s...

Guthrie, OK · 09-17
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Turnpike South Extension Progress Report

Work on the new turnpike projects, including the Toby Keith Expressway, is well underway. The focus of their work right now is primarily west of I-35. KFOR got a slight peek into the future of what the interchange at the Toby Keith Expressway and I-35 will look like as well.

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-15

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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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I-40 westbound closed in SE Oklahoma City due to crash

All lanes of westbound I-40 are closed in Southeast Oklahoma City due to a crash.

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-15

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‘Taking our cost through the roof’: 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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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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Gallery: OKC Council approves MAPS 4 roadway beautification with gateway signs, bridges

OKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — The Oklahoma City Council gave its approval to several beautification projects around Oklahoma City roadways as part of MAPS 4. When Oklahoma City voters approved MAPS 4, the proposal included $25 million for beautification projects across the city. For years, city leaders have been working...

Oklahoma City, OK · 09-15

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I-35 ramps at SH-33 in Guthrie to close nightly through October

Drivers traveling through the Interstate 35 and State Highway 33 interchange in Guthrie should prepare for overnight ramp closures beginning Monday evening. The northbound and southbound I-35 on- and off-ramps at SH-33 will be intermittently closed from 7 p.m. Monday until 6 a.m. Tuesday for resurfacing work. The overnight closures...

Guthrie, OK · 09-14

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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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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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City of Edmond announces multiple road closures amid construction projects

EDMOND, Okla. - The City of Edmond has announced road closures amid multiple construction projects underway. Danforth Road between Santa Fe Avenue and Kelly Avenue. Asphalt overlay work is impacting Danforth Road between Santa Fe Avenue and Kelly Avenue. The city said lane closures and traffic redirection are in place during the project. One lane in each direction will remain open at all times. The project began Aug. 31 and is expected to take three weeks to complete, weather permitting.

Edmond, OK · 09-08

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Mustang Public Schools addresses safety concerns after bus rollover

MUSTANG, Okla. - Mustang Public Schools is outlining its transportation safety policies after an August bus rollover crash sent four people to the hospital. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Four hospitalized after Mustang school bus rolls over in northwest OKC crash. The district said it transports more than 9,000 students each day using...

Mustang, OK · 09-08

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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