Multiple bridges damaged above I-44 in Rogers County An illegally over-height commercial motor vehicle struck and damaged six county bridges above Will Rogers Turnpike in Rogers County on Wednesday afternoon, forcing the closure of four bridges while inspections and repairs move forward. Crews with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation quickly …
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has announced Kendal Theisen as the agency’s new State Traffic Engineer, a leadership role responsible for shaping the future of traffic engineering, enforcement, education, safety, and operations programs statewide. In her new position, Theisen will develop and implement traffic-related engineering programs designed to improve safety and mobility across Oklahoma’s transportation …
Construction and Asset Plan rebalancing adjusted due to rising costs The Oklahoma Department of Transportation released its Federal Fiscal Year 2026–2033 Eight-Year Construction Work Plan Monday, outlining more than 1,200 critically-needed highway and bridge projects across the state valued at more than $7.7 billion. The Plan is ODOT’s roadmap for addressing safety, pavement and bridge needs across …
After receiving hundreds of clever and creative snowplow name submissions from K–12 students across the state, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is turning the final decision over to the public. Public voting is now open in the Snowplow Naming Contest to decide which names will be assigned to 24 snowplows this winter. Additionally, …
