December 11 Heartland Flyer holiday train to Guthrie (video)
All aboard as the Heartland Flyer makes a special holiday stop in Guthrie this weekend as part of the city's Territorial Christmas celebration.
09-089 December 9 December Commission Wrap-up
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s December 7 meeting include an update on federal funding issues, recognition of a recent statewide honor for an employee of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and approval of construction contracts totaling about $22 million.
PR-09-088 December 7 Stimulus program huge success for with projects underway
Santa will give a big HoHoHo! when he sees how many improvements are underway on Oklahoma’s roads and bridges, thanks to additional funds through the federal economic stimulus.
09-087 December 3 Students Invited to Express Environmental Concerns Through Artwork
Children in kindergarten through grade 12 are invited to take part in ODOT's 19th annual statewide Trash Poster Contest.
09-086 November 20 And the survey says? Opinions sought for transportation plan
As part of the State Long Range Transportation Plan, the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is conducting a survey of what is important to Oklahomans. The survey takes about 10 minutes to complete and can be filled out online.
09-085 November 19 Heartland Flyer, Guthrie partner for Territorial Christmas
Visitors to historic downtown Guthrie, Oklahoma, will step back into the Victorian era during the annual Territorial Christmas Celebration and the Amtrak Heartland Flyer train will extend its regular operations to provide round-trip service to the town during one weekend.
09-079 November 10 ODOT Requests Input on Public Transit
The ODOT Transit Division will host six public meetings statewide November 17, 18 and 19 to receive input on transit programs and the funding application process associated with these programs
09-082 November 12 Comments sought on transportation planning in Enid
ODOT has scheduled a meeting in Enid to discuss long-range transporation planning.
09-082 November 6 Comments sought on transportation planning in Chickasha
ODOT has scheduled a meeting in Chickasha to discuss long-range transporation planning.
09-081 November 6 Comments sought on transportation planning at OKC meetings
ODOT has scheduled three meetings in Oklahoma City to discuss transporation planning.
09-080 November 10 Safety, service make winning combo for ODOT employee
Laura Prater, who is the safety officer for ODOT’s eight-county Division 1, was recently named Employee of the Quarter.
09-078 November 10 Comments sought on transportatoin planning in Shawnee
ODOT has scheduled a meeting in Shawnee to discuss long-range transporation planning.
09-077 November 2 Crosstown Project Awarded Reaches Milestone
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission voted November 2 to award the last dirt work project on the new I-40 Crosstown
09-076 November 3 ODOT and staff honored with two prestigious awards
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation and members of its staff were presented with two separate awards this fall recognizing leadership in furthering regional and national transportation and for support of public art initiatives.
09-075 November 4 November Commission Wrap-Up
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s November 2 meeting include updates on federal and state funding issues and the economic stimulus, recognition of recent honors for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation and approval of construction contracts of $197.5 million.
09-074 October 19 Comments sought on transportation planning across state
How do you want your transportation system to look? Now? In the future? ODOT wants to know.
09-071 October 9 ODOT Joins Twitter: Come Along for the Ride
On Monday, ODOT will release its Game Day Traffic Advisory on the Twitter Web site. As part of a pilot project, Twitter will enhance the department’s distribution of traffic advisories leading up to and during The Red River Rivalry on October 17.
09-068 October Commission Wrap-Up
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s October 5 meeting include an update on the economic stimulus transportation enhancements program and grant applications, discussion of construction delays due to concerns over federal funding and approval of construction contracts of nearly $53 million.
09-065 October 6 Reason to Celebrate: Kelley Avenue a through street as Broadway Extension Interchange dedicated
A dedication ceremony noting the completion of the project, which realigned the Kelley Avenue interchange, widened Broadway Extension and reconstructed and built new ramps and frontage roads, was held October 6 near the interchange
09-066 October 2 Western Oklahoma Celebrates New Segment of SH-6 Corridor near Granite
A ribbon cutting, held Friday along SH-6, five miles north of Granite, marked the completion of yet another four-lane segment of the SH-6 corridor, dubbed the “Western Oklahoma Development Freeway,” in western Oklahoma.
09-062 September 8 Lawton-area projects included in new eight-year Construction Plan
In the more than $4 billion construction plan approved by the Oklahoma Transportation Commission Tuesday, Sept. 8, some Lawton-area projects are closer to becoming reality.
09-061 September 8 Input needed on preliminary plans for Oklahoma’s High Speed Rail
ODOT invites the public to a presentation about preliminary plans for high-speed rail.
09-060 September 8 Highway improvement plan gets commission nod
The Oklahoma Transportation Commission, Tuesday, Sept. 8, approved a more than $4 billion construction work plan for the next eight years that includes critical projects throughout the state.
09-059 September Commission Wrap-Up
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Sept. 8 meeting include recognition for conservation of endangered species, approval of an eight-year construction plan, updates on stimulus-related projects, federal funding issues and approval of nearly $40 million in contracts on projects.
09-057 August 25 ODOT seeking input on US-169 in Tulsa
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking citizen input on plans for a proposed widening project on US-169 between I-244 and 56th St. North in Tulsa.
09-055 August 21 Next week brings changes for I-44 drivers in Lawton
Drivers in Lawton will notice construction signs and cones Monday morning as crews for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation begin setting up construction equipment for a stimulus-funded rehabilitation project on I-44 in Lawton.
09-054 August 17 Bashta Named ODOT’s Division One Employee of the Quarter
It’s all about attitude. Attention to safety, taking initiative and inspiring those around him have led to a Sallisaw man’s being named “Employee of the Quarter” for the 11 counties comprising the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s eastern division.
09-053 August 12 Heartland Flyer Announces Red River Rivalry Special!
Football fans can start OU/TX celebrations early this year, and save money, when the Heartland Flyer continues its traditional excursion train to Dallas for the Red River Rivalry, with a roundtrip ticket price of just $40.
09-052 August Commission Wrap up
Highlights of the meeting include updates on federal highway funding issues, stimulus expenditures, high-speed rail funding and two regional awards received by ODOT. Commissioners also approved an agreement for transportation bonds and awarded contracts for $104 million in bridge and highway projects.
09-051 July 27 I-44 / 193rd E Ave project begins Saturday
The I-44 / 193rd E. Ave. interchange is getting a major upgrade. A $45 million project is set to begin Saturday, August 1.
09-050 July 17 Monday brings major changes for drivers on Tulsa’s IDL
Drivers in downtown Tulsa will face major changes Monday morning when all westbound and southbound lanes of the north and west legs of the Inner Dispersal Loop are closed for a stimulus-funded rehabilitation project.
09-049 July 14 I-35 construction reaches milestone early
Driving through Norman will become a little easier this week as construction on I-35 reaches a major milestone – ahead of schedule.
09-048 July 13 Two ODOT projects honored with regional awards
The SH-20 emergency rebuilding in Rogers Co. and the I-235 at 36th St. reconstruction in Oklahoma City were recognized as top winners of the prestigious America’s Transportation Award.
09-047 July 15 New home wanted for Muskogee County bridge
Officials are seeking a new location for the Cloud Creek Bridge currently near Boynton in western Muskogee County.
09-046 June 22 Thirty Community Enhancement Projects Move Forward
Thirty communities statewide can now benefit from aesthetic improvements to their areas thanks to the Transportation Enhancement funds and proposals submitted.
09-045 June 25 Special June Commission Wrap-Up
Highlights include approval of transportation enhancement projects, recognition of the Heartland Flyer’s 10th anniversary, designation of memorial bridges and highways and awarding $72 million in projects. The commission also was updated on the status of economic stimulus spending and related engineering contracts and projects.
09-043 June 11 Passenger Rail Service Celebrated
Communities along the Oklahoma City-Fort Worth route of the Amtrak Heartland Flyer will recognize the 10th anniversary of the daily rail service with celebrations on June 12 & 13.
