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November 4, 2020 Press Releases November Virtual Commission Meeting Wrap-Up: ODOT response to ice storm detailed, Read More

November 3, 2020 Press Releases Barron chosen to lead ODOT's Comptroller Division Read More

October 26, 2020 Press Releases Students help spread awareness about harmful littering Read More

October 23, 2020 Press Releases State's first draft public transit plan released by ODOT and Oklahoma Transit Association, Read More

October 22, 2020 Press Releases ODOT reminds candidates to obey the law and keep campaign signs away from highways Read More

October 8, 2020 Press Releases Virtual open house underway for proposed SH-28 improvements in Mayes County Read More

October 7, 2020 Press Releases October Commission Meeting Wrap-Up: Oklahoma highway & railroad projects benefit from federal grants Read More

October 6, 2020 Press Releases Malave selected for new position at ODOT Read More

September 29, 2020 Press Releases ODOT seeks input on US-281 Bridgeport Bridge project Read More

September 29, 2020 Press Releases ODOT needs input on US-81 corridor between Minco, Union City Read More

September 14, 2020 Press Releases Davis named ODOT Director of Operations; Wilkinson selected for Division 3 leadership Read More

September 11, 2020 Press Releases Howland and Mitchell named to key ODOT positions Read More

September 10, 2020 Press Releases September Commission Meeting Wrap-Up: First phase of I-44 & US-75 interchange in Tulsa moves forward Read More

September 7, 2020 Press Releases Two major work zones need drivers' attention, cooperation to complete an era of improvements Read More

August 26, 2020 Press Releases Oklahoma transit agencies to receive $6 million in CARES Act funding Read More

August 13, 2020 Press Releases Oklahoma bridges go from worst to best; State nabs Top 10 ranking Read More

August 5, 2020 Press Releases August Virtual Commission Meeting Wrap-Up: Commission approves maximum rural speed limits Read More

August 3, 2020 Press Releases Oklahoma counties set to benefit from updated roads and bridges improvement plan Read More

August 3, 2020 Press Releases A drive up to 75; speed limit changes in sight for some rural Oklahoma interstates Read More

July 27, 2020 Press Releases Study indicates speed limits may slowly rev up on some rural turnpikes and interstates in Oklahoma Read More

July 13, 2020 Press Releases Virtual public meeting underway for proposed US-62/SH-82 improvements in Cherokee County Read More

July 8, 2020 Press Releases July Virtual Commission Meeting Wrap-Up: ODOT working to distribute CARES Act funds for transit Read More

July 1, 2020 Press Releases How are the highways, turnpikes? Know before you go with updated Drive Oklahoma mobile app Read More

June 24, 2020 Press Releases Virtual public meeting online for proposed SH-82 improvements in Cherokee County Read More

June 12, 2020 Press Releases ODOT reminds candidates that campaign signs don't belong along highways Read More

June 3, 2020 Press Releases June Commission Meeting Wrap-Up: Major interstate improvements coming to OKC, Del City this summer; Read More

June 2, 2020 Press Releases Public asked to give additional input, take survey on future transportation priorities Read More

May 19, 2020 Press Releases Brown chosen to lead ODOT's Division Three Read More

May 15, 2020 Press Releases Drivers asked to live the Oklahoma Standard behind the wheel, especially when in work zones Read More

May 6, 2020 Press Releases May Commission Meeting Wrap-Up: Work zone safety awareness urged as construction season ramps up, Read More

April 8, 2020 Press Releases April Commission Wrap-Up: ODOT continues critical transportation operations during COVID-19 crisis; Read More

March 10, 2020 Press Releases Clear the state of litter with 2020 TRASH-OFF Read More

March 4, 2020 Press Releases March Commission Wrap-Up: Upcoming I-40 corridor work in Del City, highway welcome signs highlighted Read More

March 2, 2020 Press Releases Lange selected as ODOT Human Resources director Read More

February 28, 2020 Press Releases SH-28/Pensacola Dam bridge project to be highlighted March 5 in Langley Read More

February 12, 2020 Press Releases A sign of the times: Oklahoma's front yard welcomes visitors in a new way Read More

February 11, 2020 Press Releases Proposed improvements to SH-82 in Cherokee County to be highlighted February 13 Read More

February 6, 2020 Press Releases February Commission Wrap-Up: Public transit survey now available online, Read More

January 22, 2020 Press Releases Proposed improvements to US-75/Preston Road junction in Okmulgee County to be highlighted Jan. 28 Read More

January 9, 2020 Press Releases January Commission Wrap-Up: Commission gives approval to school zone projects, Read More

December 4, 2019 Press Releases December Commission Wrap-Up: ODOT bridge project honored with industry award; Read More

December 2, 2019 Press Releases Penn and Lowe named to head two ODOT divisions Read More

November 26, 2019 Press Releases US-59 improvements in Delaware, Ottawa Counties to be discussed December 3 in Grove Read More

November 25, 2019 Press Releases Continue to spread the cheer of a litter-free Oklahoma through a new Trash Poster Calendar Read More

November 22, 2019 Press Releases Public input needed on multimodal transportation plan for next four years Read More

November 22, 2019 Press Releases Moy selected as ODOT Division Two Maintenance Engineer Read More

November 8, 2019 Press Releases Port of Catoosa director voted chairman of the National Waterways Conference Read More

November 7, 2019 Press Releases November Commission Wrap-Up: Changes to "Move Over" law, speed limit studies detailed; Read More

October 18, 2019 Press Releases Eight-year Construction Work Plan continues to guide and propel ODOT toward highway improvements Read More

October 17, 2019 Press Releases October Commission Wrap-Up: Commission approves state, county plans Read More

September 25, 2019 Press Releases Public invited to a project kickoff meeting for US-69/75 south of Durant in Bryan County Read More

September 5, 2019 Press Releases September Commission Wrap-Up: County bridge project selected for federal grant; Read More

August 27, 2019 Press Releases Hilmes named ODOT Director of Finance and Administration Read More

August 26, 2019 Press Releases SH-100 Improvements in Adair County to be discussed August 29 Read More

August 19, 2019 Press Releases From I-40 Crosstown to Oklahoma City Boulevard: State hands key for new downtown gateway to Oklahoma Read More

August 8, 2019 Press Releases August Commission Wrap-Up: ODOT watches federal bill; Contract approved for US-69/75 transformation Read More

August 6, 2019 Press Releases Nguyen chosen to lead ODOT's Project Management Division Read More

August 5, 2019 Press Releases Big changes for US-69/75 as modernization project gets green light Read More

July 26, 2019 Press Releases History repeats as new Purcell-Lexington bridge opens for the next generation Read More

July 3, 2019 Press Releases July Commission Wrap-Up: New public transit office at ODOT announced; Read More

July 2, 2019 Press Releases Two longtime employees of ODOT named to leadership roles Read More

June 17, 2019 Press Releases Proposed improvements to SH-101/Polecat Creek in Sequoyah County to be highlighted June 20 Read More

June 11, 2019 Press Releases Amtrak Heartland Flyer celebrates 20 years on track in Oklahoma and Texas Read More

June 7, 2019 Press Releases Transportation Secretary fills three key positions Read More

June 5, 2019 Press Releases June Commission Wrap-Up: Historic flooding in eastern Oklahoma impacting roads and bridges; Read More

June 3, 2019 Press Releases ODOT divisions and crews recognized for workplace safety; Read More

May 8, 2019 Press Releases May Commission Wrap-Up: New commission takes office at first meeting; Read More

April 22, 2019 Press Releases Williams named ODOT Local Government Division Engineer Read More

April 18, 2019 Press Releases 'Stop, Think and Recycle': Students use their creativity to Keep Our Land Grand Read More

April 2, 2019 Press Releases April Commission Wrap-Up: Gov. Stitt announces Oklahoma highway bridges climbing to best in nation; Read More

April 1, 2019 Press Releases Safety is coming as work zone awareness in Oklahoma targets the "Game of Cones" Read More

March 27, 2019 Press Releases Oklahoma's spring cleaning is underway for the 2019 TRASH-OFF Read More

March 15, 2019 Press Releases Curtain set to rise on next-to-last phase for Off Broadway I-235/I-44 production Read More

March 8, 2019 Press Releases Oklahoma's new 2019 state map explores a "Land of No Boundaries" Read More

March 6, 2019 Press Releases March Commission Wrap-Up: End of an era at ODOT as Patterson speaks at final meeting, Read More

March 5, 2019 Press Releases ODOT names Brian Taylor Chief Engineer Read More

March 4, 2019 Press Releases $7.5 million approved for local projects benefiting bicycle, pedestrian transportation Read More

February 12, 2019 Press Releases February Commission Wrap-Up: Federal funding issues highlighted, Read More

February 12, 2019 Press Releases Tim Gatz appointed new ODOT Executive Director, Mike Patterson to retire after long career Read More

January 10, 2019 Press Releases January Commission Wrap-Up: Upcoming road and bridge projects impacted by federal budget impasse; Read More

December 28, 2018 Press Releases Start the New Year right with the new 2019 Trash Poster Calendar Read More

December 5, 2018 Press Releases December Commission Wrap-Up: Commission approves single largest ODOT contract Read More

November 23, 2018 Press Releases ODOT debuts new travel tools to help motorists this holiday season Read More

November 7, 2018 Press Releases November Commission Wrap-Up: Governor praises award-winning I-235 construction in Oklahoma City; Read More

November 5, 2018 Press Releases Willis Bridge over Lake Texoma scheduled for replacement in 2019 Read More

October 25, 2018 Press Releases Safety improvements at SH-74 and Waterloo Road expedited; motorists urged to heed intersection signs Read More

September 10, 2018 Press Releases ODOT first in serving public need for electric vehicle charging stations in Capitol Complex Read More

September 10, 2018 Press Releases Transportation plans get the green light to improve Oklahoma's highways, bridges and county roads Read More

August 17, 2018 Press Releases Cables reduce incidence, severity of crossover crashes Read More

August 9, 2018 Press Releases ODOT selling surplus land, including acreage in OKC's Bricktown and Capitol Complex Read More

August 7, 2018 Press Releases August Commission Wrap-Up: GO-DOT motorist assist program announced; Read More

July 25, 2018 Press Releases Half-mile markers to increase safety, accuracy along Oklahoma interstates Read More

July 5, 2018 Press Releases July Commission: Reconstruction on IDL in Tulsa approved; $63 million in contracts awarded Read More

July 3, 2018 Press Releases Oklahoma communities get opportunity to TAP into transportation improvement grants Read More

June 18, 2018 Press Releases Henderson named ODOT State Maintenance Division Engineer Read More

June 15, 2018 Press Releases Campaign signs on highways litter-ally costing taxpayers money Read More

June 6, 2018 Press Releases June Commission Wrap-Up: Safety awards presented; Improvements coming to Santa Fe Depot in Oklahoma Read More

June 5, 2018 Press Releases ODOT divisions and crews recognized for workplace safety Read More

May 25, 2018 Press Releases Roper recognized as ODOT Division One Employee of the Quarter Read More

May 9, 2018 Press Releases May Commission Wrap-Up: Federal and state funding for transportation discussed; Read More

May 4, 2018 Press Releases ODOT appreciates State Auditor and Inspector's prompt action on CIRB audit request Read More

April 19, 2018 Press Releases Students aim to keep our land bright with no litter in sight Read More

April 12, 2018 Press Releases Oklahoma receives federal grant funding for public transit upgrades Read More

April 6, 2018 Press Releases Barrels of thanks to drivers for keeping work zones safe Read More

April 4, 2018 Press Releases April Commission Wrap-Up: Drivers urged to be alert in highway work zones; Read More

April 2, 2018 Press Releases Lemon honored as ODOT Division One Employee of the Year Read More

March 7, 2018 Press Releases March Commission Wrap-Up: Importance of County Improvements for Roads & Bridges program highlighted Read More

February 28, 2018 Press Releases Time to join the TRASH-OFF to keep Oklahoma green and clean Read More

February 27, 2018 Press Releases ODOT welcomes new Waterways Branch Manager Read More

February 26, 2018 Press Releases Nutt recognized as ODOT Division One Employee of the Quarter Read More

February 14, 2018 Press Releases February Commission Wrap-Up State transportation funding challenges highlighted; Read More

January 30, 2018 Press Releases ODOT Presents Disadvantaged Business Enterprises & Contractor Conference in Norman Read More

January 5, 2018 Press Releases January Commission Wrap-Up: Major projects in OKC metro begin; Year in Review Read More

December 20, 2017 Press Releases Oklahoma Freight Transportation Plan receives federal approval Read More

December 7, 2017 Press Releases Spread holiday cheer with the new 2018 Trash Poster Calendar Read More

December 6, 2017 Press Releases December Commission Wrap-Up: Commuter and commercial corridors to receive major work Read More

December 4, 2017 Press Releases Contracts awarded to complete two major Oklahoma City corridors Read More

November 14, 2017 Press Releases Input needed on Oklahoma's transportation priorities in Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan Read More

November 8, 2017 Press Releases November Commission Wrap-Up: County Improvements for Roads and Bridges plan adopted Read More

November 7, 2017 Press Releases Girty recognized as ODOT Division One Employee of the Quarter Read More

October 27, 2017 Press Releases Sooner homecoming celebrated with dedication of I-35, new Lindsey St. bridge in Norman Read More

October 10, 2017 Press Releases Input needed on the Oklahoma Freight Transportation Plan Read More

October 4, 2017 Press Releases October Commission Wrap-Up: Major I-40 interchange, widening in eastern Oklahoma Co moves forward Read More

October 2, 2017 Press Releases Commission approves trimmed down ODOT Eight-year Plan; projects delayed, removed Read More

September 13, 2017 Press Releases Barnes recognized as ODOT Division One Employee of the Quarter Read More

September 6, 2017 Press Releases September Commission Wrap-Up: Purcell/Lexington bridge to be replaced Read More

August 9, 2017 Press Releases August Commission Wrap-Up: State's bridges improving, withstanding earthquakes Read More

August 8, 2017 Press Releases Oklahoma's 2017 State Rail Plan taking shape online Read More

August 7, 2017 Press Releases Earthquake software refines ODOT bridge inspection process Read More

July 12, 2017 Press Releases July Commission Wrap-Up: Major interstate projects progressing on-schedule Read More

June 7, 2017 Press Releases June Commission Wrap-Up: State budget keeps current road work going, will impact future projects Read More

May 4, 2017 Press Releases ODOT crews recognized for workplace safety Read More

May 4, 2017 Press Releases May Commission Wrap-Up: ODOT looking at suspending construction work; Read More

May 1, 2017 Press Releases Your Life Matters: Drive Like It campaign urges motorists to save lives, including their own Read More

April 14, 2017 Press Releases Students get creative to help bring litter awareness to Oklahoma Read More

April 12, 2017 Press Releases April Commission Wrap-Up: Gov. Fallin talks transportation issues Read More

April 10, 2017 Press Releases Don't Zone Out: Work Zone Safety matters for everyone Read More

April 4, 2017 Press Releases Be work zone aware as pavement projects proliferate statewide Read More

March 28, 2017 Press Releases Crossroads of America is beacon to many as highlighted in Oklahoma's new 2017 state map Read More

March 7, 2017 Press Releases March Commission Wrap-Up: Funding cuts could reverse transportation progress Read More

March 3, 2017 Press Releases Put some spring in your step and help clean up Oklahoma Read More

February 21, 2017 Press Releases Bleeker named Office Services Division Manager at ODOT Read More

February 9, 2017 Press Releases February Commission Wrap-Up: ODOT looking forward to working on transportation funding reforms Read More

January 18, 2017 Press Releases Malmstrom named Division One Construction Engineer Read More

January 6, 2017 Press Releases January Commission Wrap-Up: State funding challenges highlighted; I-35 bridge raising contract Read More

December 7, 2016 Press Releases December Commission Wrap-Up: Next phase of Crossroads Renewal project moves forward Read More

December 2, 2016 Press Releases 2017 Trash Poster Contest calendar released and contest open for Oklahoma students Read More

November 29, 2016 Press Releases ODOT announces new positions filled for field Division Engineer, Chief of Traffic Engineering Read More

November 21, 2016 Press Releases James recognized as ODOT Division One Employee of the Quarter Read More

November 14, 2016 Press Releases Oklahoma interstates and highways designated as Alternative Fuel Corridors Read More

November 9, 2016 Press Releases November Commission Wrap-Up: County road and bridge plan approved Read More

November 7, 2016 Press Releases ODOT begins bridge inspections minutes after 5.0 Cushing earthquake Read More

November 1, 2016 Press Releases Western Road project a big win for Stillwater, Oklahoma State University Read More

October 5, 2016 Press Releases October Commission Wrap-Up: Funding challenges in Eight-year Plan highlighted, contracts awarded Read More

October 3, 2016 Press Releases New ODOT Eight-year Plan approved; reflects progress, more work to be done Read More

September 19, 2016 Press Releases New buses drive rural transit to the future Read More

September 16, 2016 Press Releases ODOT Bridges Gap Between Students and Construction Industry Read More

September 9, 2016 Press Releases Additional bridge inspections find no problems after earthquake Read More

September 8, 2016 Press Releases Sundaram named Environmental Programs Division Engineer Read More

September 7, 2016 Press Releases September Commission Wrap-Up: Commission hears report on ODOT response to earthquake Read More

September 3, 2016 Press Releases State completes highway inspections following Saturday's big shake Read More

August 3, 2016 Press Releases August Commission Wrap-Up: Local projects receive grant funding, $112 million in contracts awarded Read More

August 1, 2016 Press Releases Nearly $22 million awarded for local projects benefiting bicycle, pedestrian transportation Read More

July 13, 2016 Press Releases July Commission Wrap-Up: Commissioners praise FASTLANE grant for US-69/75 project Read More

July 5, 2016 Press Releases Phillips named ODOT Facilities Management Division Manager Read More

June 28, 2016 Press Releases Smith named ODOT Policy and Legislation Administrator Read More

June 8, 2016 Press Releases June Commission Wrap-up: State budget cuts will impact ODOT's Eight-year Plan, Read More

June 2, 2016 Press Releases Vonfeldt named ODOT Division Seven Construction Engineer Read More

June 1, 2016 Press Releases ODOT, partners host jobs outreach program Read More

May 27, 2016 Press Releases New online portal offers window to ODOT maps, data Read More

May 26, 2016 Press Releases ODOT sweetens Monarch Highway with new garden Read More

May 19, 2016 Press Releases Signals to alleviate traffic woes until construction at I-35 and Waterloo Rd. Read More

May 18, 2016 Press Releases ODOT Statement on the Death of Jarrell Gray Read More

May 4, 2016 Press Releases May Commission Wrap-Up: Work Zone Warriors recognized, largest contract approved for I-235 work Read More

April 28, 2016 Press Releases ODOT continues to connect Oklahomans with jobs in transportation Read More

April 22, 2016 Press Releases ODOT asks motorists to be part of its safety team Read More

April 7, 2016 Press Releases April Commission Wrap-Up: Safety is No. 1 at ODOT, I-235 in Oklahoma City to be resurfaced Read More

April 5, 2016 Press Releases ODOT crews recognized for workplace safety Read More

April 4, 2016 Press Releases Behind the Cones: It takes a team to make highway work zones safe Read More

March 31, 2016 Press Releases ODOT firms up earthquake bridge inspection process Read More

March 9, 2016 Press Releases March Commission Wrap-Up: State budget cuts will impact ODOTs Eight-year Plan Read More

February 10, 2016 Press Releases February Commission Wrap-Up: First phase of I-35/I-240 interchange in OKC gets green light Read More

January 15, 2016 Press Releases Statewide Trash Poster Calendar Showcases Student Artwork with Anti-Litter Message Read More

January 15, 2016 Press Releases ODOT Presents Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Conference Read More

January 13, 2016 Press Releases Earp named ODOT Division Seven Engineer Read More

January 6, 2016 Press Releases January Commission Wrap-Up: State budget cuts present challenges to ODOTs construction program Read More

December 22, 2015 Press Releases Ringing in a new hotline, interactive map for highway conditions in Oklahoma Read More

December 10, 2015 Press Releases December Commission Wrap-Up: FAST Act will help keep Oklahoma transportation projects moving Read More

December 7, 2015 Press Releases ODOT grateful for historic FAST Act, sustained federal funding for Oklahoma transportation Read More

November 10, 2015 Press Releases November Transportation Commission Wrap-up: Additional public traffic cameras coming to metro areas Read More

October 14, 2015 Press Releases October Transportation Commission Wrap-Up: Funding approved for 10 railroad crossing improvements Read More

October 12, 2015 Press Releases Flashing lights! Gates! Action! Rail crossing upgrades on track to start in Oklahoma Read More

September 26, 2015 Press Releases ODOT and Partners Build Students’ Interest in Construction Read More

September 9, 2015 Press Releases September Transportation Commission Wrap-up Read More

September 8, 2015 Press Releases ODOT’s new eight-year plan approved; many highway pavement needs to be addressed Read More

August 12, 2015 Press Releases August Transportation Commission Wrap-Up: I-35 in Arbuckle Mountains reopened early Read More

July 9, 2015 Press Releases July Transportation Commission Wrap-up: Work underway to repair flooding and rock slide damage Read More

June 3, 2015 Press Releases June Transportation Commission Wrap-up Read More

May 6, 2015 Press Releases May Transportation Commission Wrap-up Read More

April 8, 2015 Press Releases April Transportation Commission Wrap-Up Read More

April 7, 2015 Press Releases ODOT Press Release -ODOT Divisions, Crews Awarded for Safety in the Workplace Read More

March 5, 2015 Press Releases March Transportation Commission Meeting Wrap-up Read More

February 11, 2015 Press Releases February Commission Wrap-up: Next phase of OKC Boulevard construction, I-244 improvements in Tulsa Read More

January 7, 2015 Press Releases January Commission Wrap-Up: Four new division engineers, new ODOT website announced Read More

December 31, 2014 Press Releases 2014 Press Releases Read More

December 19, 2014 Press Releases Happy Days are Ahead for Oklahoma City Boulevard as Feds Give Thumbs Up with FONSI Read More

December 10, 2014 Press Releases Commission approves historic interstate projects in Norman & Canadian Co., $156 million in projects Read More