Wed March 28, 2018
OTC March Update, Wrap-Up
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's March 5 meeting include an update on major work requiring weekend closures of I-235 in Oklahoma City and a briefing on legislative and funding issues, including the status of the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges program....
Wed February 28, 2018
Google to Expand Oklahoma Data Center
PRYOR, Okla. (AP) Google is planning to open another four-story data center in Oklahoma, bringing the company's total investment in the state to at least $2.5 billion. The Tulsa World reports that the internet services company announced its plans for the $600 million data center on Feb....
Wed January 17, 2018
ODOT Announces Old SH-11 Bridge Adoption, Relocation
It's not every day that traffic comes to a halt for a bridge moving down the highway, but that's just what happened on SH-11 in Tulsa County in December 2017. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is replacing the historic SH-11 bridge over Hominy Creek just north of Sperry....
Wed January 17, 2018
January OTC Wrap-Up: Major Projects in OKC Metro Begin
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Jan. 3 meeting include an update on major interstate work in the Oklahoma City metro area on I-40 and I-235, reflection on major events affecting transportation in the past year, progress of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) and approval of an engineering contract for the I-40 interchange in Clinton....
Tue January 16, 2018
Ritchie Bros. Acquires Collector Car Auctioneer Leake Auction Company
Ritchie Bros. has announced the acquisition of Leake Auction Company, an Oklahoma-based collector car auctioneer, established in 1972. "Ritchie Bros. continues to expand and bring its professional auctions to other sectors and asset categories," said Greg Owens, group president (New Sectors & Ventures), Ritchie Bros....
Emily Buenzle - Tue January 09, 2018
Oklahoma DOT to Close I-235 to Move New Railroad Bridge Spans
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation said it will close I-235 for three days starting on Jan. 20 so crews can move railroad bridge spans into position. During the closure, workers will move two 44-ft....
Wed January 03, 2018
Oklahoma's Dam Road at Lake Hefner Closes for Construction
Lake Hefner Drive along the north side of Lake Hefner will close to motor vehicle traffic beginning Jan. 2 while the Utilities Department improves the water intake tower at the dam. The road is scheduled to re-open March 15....
Wed January 03, 2018
Oklahoma Freight Plan Receives Federal Approval
Freight movement is vitally important to Oklahoma's and the nation's economy. More than 800 million tons of freight with an estimated value of $1.3 billion are transported in Oklahoma annually by truck, rail and waterway....
Wed December 20, 2017
Oklahoma Officials Update Progress on Capitol Project
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) Oklahoma has spent more than $63 million on a restoration project of its Capitol building that's expected to be completed in five years. The project includes the restoration of the Oklahoma Capitol's interior and exterior features, along with infrastructure, The Oklahoman reported....
Wed December 20, 2017
OTC Awards Nearly $155M in Contracts at December Meeting
Highlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission's Dec. 4 meeting include approval of contracts for Oklahoma Department of Transportation projects completing the final sections of the Oklahoma City Boulevard and SH-74 in Oklahoma City and an update on the recent special legislative session and recognition of an award-winning ODOT bridge project in Stephens County....
