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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is set to seek bids in November for construction of the new east-west connector, Construction ...
The state’s Attorney General said Tuesday that he is frustrated that an investigative audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike ...
Work on one of Oklahoma’s most controversial infrastructure projects is officially set to begin early next year, as strong ...
The controversial “South Extension” corridor of Access Oklahoma’s $8.2B initiative to improve the state’s turnpike system is getting closer to being revealed for a second ...
The 15-year ACCESS Oklahoma was originally set at $5 billion when it was unveiled in 2022, but in November turnpike Director Joe Echelle warned construction costs were up by 60%. Wendy Smith ...
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority spokesman Jack Damrill says the agency opposes the bill because the turnpikes aren't designed for ...
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority gave an update on the South Extension Turnpike, which is a part of the ACCESS Oklahoma Long Range Plan.The South Extension Tur ...
Another night, another meeting surrounding the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's proposed turnpike. Tuesday, the OTA held their third public session answering individual questions one-on-one.
House Bill 2097, authored by Menz, requires legislative approval before the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority can increase toll rates on any turnpikes in this state. Menz said her constituents believe ...
The state’s Attorney General said Tuesday that he is frustrated that an investigative audit of the Oklahoma Turnpike ...
“Since 1953, the turnpike authority has only raised its tolls 11 times,” Smith said. “Typically, those tolls are in conjunction with a large program. This is no different.