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Oklahoma Department of Transportation, 
Public Affairs Division
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK  73105
Phone:  405-521-6000, Fax:  405-521-2524
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2002, 5:20 p.m.

I-40 Bridge Hit Update
 

BRAND NEW INFORMATION:
We have just now been able to relay to you this information regarding the barges:  
The barges pinned under the east side of the I-40 bridge will be moved TONIGHT 
at 8 p.m.  If you are able to be there, please drive to the bridge on the west bank 
at 7:30.  PLEASE BE NO EARLIER THAN 7:30.  A couple of ODOT Public Affairs 
Representatives will be on site at 7:30 to assist you.  

TOMORROW:
There will be a special Transportation Commission meeting tomorrow, Wednesday, 
June 12 in Oklahoma City to approve the construction contract for the rebuilding of 
the I-40 bridge struck by a barge last month and the approval of five construction 
contracts for parts of the I-40 Eastbound Detour Routes.  ODOT Director Gary Ridley 
will also address US-59 in LeFlore and Sequoyah Counties.

The special Commission Meeting will be held at 2 p.m. in ODOT's 
Commission Room, 200 N.E. 21st Street in Oklahoma City, 73105

Before the Commission Meeting, the Pre-Bid Meeting will be at 11 a.m. in 
ODOT's Commission Room.  If media is wanting to attend, we recommend you 
coming at 10:30 to set up. It is at this meeting that ODOT will read the bids 
submitted to the Department and announce the lowest bidder.