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Q&A: OTA Executive Director Explains Rate Increases, PlatePay, & Future Turnpike Projects

News On 6 Starting January 1, 2024, Oklahoma drivers will face a 15% toll increase, as part of the $8 billion Access Oklahoma program aimed at improving highway infrastructure. OTA Executive Director Joe Echelle sat down with News On 6 to share details about the reasons for the increases, their impact, and the goals of the Access Oklahoma program.

Tribal Leaders Meet With OTA Over Turnpike Tolls

Emory Bryan The Executive Director of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority met with some of Oklahoma’s Tribal leaders Tuesday to ask for help collecting tolls from drivers with license plates issued by tribes. The gathering of 31 leaders, part of the United Indian Nations of Oklahoma, asked for the meeting to explain the issue and begin a conversation on possible solutions.

Turner Turnpike Expansion Project From 'Access Oklahoma' Begins Phase 1

Emory Bryan The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) says widening another six-mile stretch will improve safety, and improve the flow of traffic from Tulsa, with a higher speed limit as well.

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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Accepting Bids For Gilcrease Expressway Project

David Prock The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is accepting bids from small businesses as it prepares TO build the Gilcrease Expressway project.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Accepting Bids For Gilcrease Expressway Project

David Prock The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is accepting bids from small businesses as it prepares TO build the Gilcrease Expressway project.

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Explosions ring out across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it is attacking the country

Associated Press Explosions rang out across Iran’s capital as Israel claimed it was attacking the country.

Explosions ring out across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it is attacking the country

Associated Press Explosions rang out across Iran’s capital as Israel claimed it was attacking the country.

One year later: Family of Sapulpa motorcycle victim still waiting for accountability

Chloe Abbott Christopher Edgar has been charged with misdemeanor negligent homicide for last year's death of Calvin Casteel, but court has been postponed several times.

One year later: Family of Sapulpa motorcycle victim still waiting for accountability

Chloe Abbott Christopher Edgar has been charged with misdemeanor negligent homicide for last year's death of Calvin Casteel, but court has been postponed several times.

Tulsa man says he shot dog in self-defense, claims dog was aggressive

MaKayla Glenn In Tulsa, a dog is recovering after being shot by Tyrone Cartas Burnett, who claims he acted in self-defense when the dog charged at him unprovoked. Burnett, a local businessman, initially shot at the dog twice, and after it continued to approach aggressively, he fired additional rounds, hitting the dog in the paw.

Tulsa man says he shot dog in self-defense, claims dog was aggressive

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Explosions ring out across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it is attacking the country

Associated Press Explosions rang out across Iran’s capital as Israel claimed it was attacking the country.

One year later: Family of Sapulpa motorcycle victim still waiting for accountability

Chloe Abbott Christopher Edgar has been charged with misdemeanor negligent homicide for last year's death of Calvin Casteel, but court has been postponed several times.

Tulsa man says he shot dog in self-defense, claims dog was aggressive

Iran's nuclear ambitions, again, raise concern: "A very real threat to the United States"

Alex Cameron Oklahoma Senator James Lankford labels Iran’s nuclear program a threat. And he's not alone in that thinking. Here's what you need to know about Iran's nuclear program.

Unexamined hair strand at center of 35-year-old NE OKC murder case; hearing held in Oklahoma County

Jennifer Pierce A Tulsa man fighting to prove his innocence in a 35-year-old murder conviction appeared on Thursday in an Oklahoma County courtroom. The Oklahoma Innocence Project asked the judge for DNA testing on a piece of evidence never tested before.

Army Corps of Engineers on how they're managing high lake levels in Oklahoma

Sam Carrico The recent rain has caused lake levels to rise above normal. With more rain on the way, the water's going to keep rising. News On 6's Sam Carrico spoke with the Army Corps of Engineers about how people can prepare.

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Pikepass Scam Texts: OTA explains what's being done to stop the messages

Oklahoma Turnpike Tolls Increase In 2025; Here's What To Know

Why Doesn’t Oklahoma Have An OTA-Run Train System

Q&A: OTA Executive Director Explains Rate Increases, PlatePay, & Future Turnpike Projects

Tribal Leaders Meet With OTA Over Turnpike Tolls

Turner Turnpike Expansion Project From 'Access Oklahoma' Begins Phase 1

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Accepting Bids For Gilcrease Expressway Project

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Accepting Bids For Gilcrease Expressway Project

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Explosions ring out across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it is attacking the country

Explosions ring out across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it is attacking the country

One year later: Family of Sapulpa motorcycle victim still waiting for accountability

One year later: Family of Sapulpa motorcycle victim still waiting for accountability

Tulsa man says he shot dog in self-defense, claims dog was aggressive

Tulsa man says he shot dog in self-defense, claims dog was aggressive

Top Headlines

Explosions ring out across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it is attacking the country

One year later: Family of Sapulpa motorcycle victim still waiting for accountability

Tulsa man says he shot dog in self-defense, claims dog was aggressive

Iran's nuclear ambitions, again, raise concern: "A very real threat to the United States"

Unexamined hair strand at center of 35-year-old NE OKC murder case; hearing held in Oklahoma County

Army Corps of Engineers on how they're managing high lake levels in Oklahoma