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Wellston Businesses Plan to Survive Year-Long Rt 66 Closure
As a section of the Route 66 Midpoint Corridor in Wellston, Oklahoma gears up for a year-long closure due to…
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Drummond requests investigative audit of Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
News Release OKLAHOMA CITY (March 15, 2023) – Amid swirling allegations involving the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA), Attorney General Gentner Drummond…
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Luther Turnpike Loop Assigned to Senate Committee
A measure to authorize the future construction of a turnpike north of Luther to connect the Turner Turnpike and I-35…
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NOT A RUMOR: The Turnpike North of Luther
State Rep. Kevin Wallace said it might not happen for 15 years, but his bill to greenlight a north toll…
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What you need to know about Eminent Domain
With the announcement of new turnpike projects in Oklahoma, opposition has flared. And while the opposition organizes, particularly the group…
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Saving the Farm and Fighting (Another) New Turnpike
Guest Column by Deanna AtkinsonAfter 40 years of marriage, Gary and I were finally able to fulfill our lifelong dream…
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A Wider Turner Turnpike Coming
A six-lane lighted Turner Turnpike and a new exit at Post Road are part of plans announced today to expand…
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“Where Blacktop Meets Red Earth” — Kickapoo Turnpike Opens
Luther, October 13, 2020—The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority released a virtual ribbon cutting video to announce the opening of the Kickapoo…
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Kickapoo Turnpike will have 80 mph speed limit
Luther—When the Kickapoo Turnpike opens in Eastern Oklahoma County, much of it will have an 80 mph speed limit. The…
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Eastern Oklahoma Turnpike Suddenly Named Kickapoo Turnpike
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority used Facebook to announce its name of the new toll road in Eastern Oklahoma County. The…
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Blumert Says Triple X Road Fix Is Happening
Oklahoma County Commissioner Carrie Blumert came to Luther on Thursday night for a community meeting style “get to know me”…
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Luther Road Bridge Coming Down (Again)
UPDATE: Tuesday, June 11, 5 pm. Another night of detours and noise ahead. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority posted on FaceBook…
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Turnpike Speeds to Increase
OKLAHOMA CITY – Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law on April 18, 2019, that will increase the speed…
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Neighbors Worry About Request Temporary Asphalt Plant Along Turnpike
Neighbors in the area of Wilshire and Peebly Road are planning to attend a public hearing at the Oklahoma County…
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Luther Bridge is Coming Down
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and Oklahoma Department of Transportation are shutting down I-40 Friday night, November 30, to tear down…
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