US-70 narrowed to one lane east of Durant in Bryan County
US-70 is narrowed to one lane with stop lights directing traffic over Sulphur Creek east of Durant and Bokchito in Bryan County through mid-December for bridge rehabilitation. Drivers can use SH-22 and SH-70E to detour.??
The $2.9 million contract was awarded to L&N...
05/24/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 5-24-17
WORK ZONE WEDNESDAY: Peace to the fallen, drive safely
The projects below are all weather permitting:
Northbound US-75 open near Creek Turnpike (SH-364)
All lanes of northbound US-75 are now open from the Creek Turnpike (SH-364) to...
05/24/2017
US-70 is narrowed to one lane east of Durant in Bryan County
US-70 is narrowed to one lane with stop lights directing traffic over Sulphur Creek east of Durant and Bokchito in Bryan County through mid-December for bridge rehabilitation. Drivers can use SH-22 and SH-70E to detour. The $2.9 million contract was awarded to L&N...
05/24/2017
FLOODING: Highway Closures Alert 5-24-17 as of 11 a.m.
The following highways are impacted by high water or flooding:
GRANT COUNTY
SH-11 is closed at Pond Creek, Osage Creek and Cottonwood Creek about 6 miles west of Medford between SH-132 and US-81 due to flood damage at an ongoing bridge reconstruction project. This...
Telephone Scammers Target Storm Victims in Elk City & Perkins
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner John D. Doak is urging storm victims to be on the lookout for scam artists. The Oklahoma Insurance Department’s Anti-Fraud Division has received complaints about suspicious phone calls to storm victims in Elk City...
05/23/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 4-23-17
The projects below are weather permitting:
UPCOMING: All lanes of I-235 closing at I-44 in June, I-44 ramp remains closed
All lanes of north and southbound I-235 will be closed between I-44 and N. 36th St. beginning 8 p.m. Fri., June 2, through Wed., June 7, for...
05/23/2017
US-281 narrows near Geary Wednesday
Northbound US-281 will be closed at the Bridgeport Bridge between Old Route 66 and the Canadian River near Geary from 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday for bridge inspection. Motorists are advised to use Business 281 and I-40 as alternate routes.
05/23/2017
US-62 OPEN at 11th St. in Muskogee
Al lanes of US-62 are OPEN between 11th St. and Chicago St. in Muskogee following repair of downed power lines.
05/23/2017
Memorial Day Statewide Traffic Advisory 5-23-17
***REMINDER – ODOT offices will be closed Mon., May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.***
The following construction projects will impact travel on major highways and interstates Friday, May 26, through Tues., May 30. For turnpike information contact...
05/23/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 5-23-17
The projects below are all weather permitting:
Northbound US-75 open near Creek Turnpike (SH-364)
All lanes of northbound US-75 are now open from the Creek Turnpike (SH-364) to near Main St./96th St. South as part of an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project on...
05/23/2017
I-40 narrowed near McLoud in Pottawatomie County Tuesday
***Corrected***
I-40 narrowed near McLoud in Pottawatomie County Tuesday
Westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane at SH-102 North/McLoud Rd. (mm 176) until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday for surface repair.
05/22/2017
Oklahoma City Contractor Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General Mike Hunter announced today an Oklahoma City contractor, who was charged with embezzlement in 2016 for failing to install safe rooms, pleaded guilty and was ordered to pay restitution to his victims.
Taylor Wheeler,...
05/22/2017
SBA Disaster Assistance Granted for Two Oklahoma Counties Impacted by April Storms
OKLAHOMA CITY – Governor Mary Fallin today announced that two Oklahoma counties may now receive disaster assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a result of the severe weather that occurred April 28 through May 2.
The designation...
05/22/2017
Think Healthy. Swim Healthy. Be Healthy.
For Release: May 22, 2017 – Jamie Dukes, Office of Communications (405) 271-5601
With Memorial Day and summer right around the corner, many Oklahomans will be enjoying activities in and around the pool. However, many may not be aware there are billions of germs...
05/22/2017
Safety is key when using a home fire extinguisher
STILLWATER, Okla. Homeowners are pretty savvy when it comes to keeping their home safe. They lock their doors and windows and store harmful chemicals out of reach. They also change the batteries in their smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms on a regular basis.
05/22/2017
Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan offers bonus contribution for new accounts
National 529 Day is a great time to plant seeds for the future
OKLAHOMA CITY – For three days leading up to National 529 Day, May 29, officials with the Oklahoma 529 College Savings Plan are offering new account holders some extra seed money to encourage...
05/22/2017
Tulsa Traffic Advisory 5-22-17
The projects below are all weather permitting:
US-75 resurfacing project; lanes narrowed near 81st St. South
As part of an ongoing resurfacing project, delays can be expected in the following areas, especially during peak travel times:
The left...
05/22/2017
I-240 ramp to Shields Blvd. closes Monday
The westbound I-240 off-ramp to Shields Blvd. will be closed from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday for work associated with the I-240/I-35 Crossroads project.
05/22/2017
OKC Traffic Advisory 5-22-17
The projects below are weather permitting:
UPCOMING: All lanes of I-235 closing at I-44 in June, I-44 ramp remains closed
All lanes of north and southbound I-235 will be closed between I-44 and N. 36th St. beginning 8 p.m. Fri., June 2, through Wed.,...