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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to resume work on ACCESS Oklahoma, despite fight from Norman homeowners

Christian Hans The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority will resume work on the ACCESS Oklahoma project after legal challenges, aiming to reduce congestion on I-35.

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

News On 6 Beginning Wednesday, Jan. 1, all tolls on Oklahoma turnpikes are going up an average of 15 percent. OTA said the money will pay for projects under the ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike plan. Here's everything you need to know about the changes beginning in 2025.

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

Emory Bryan Why hasn’t the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority developed a train system in the state despite having the authority to do so? Are high-speed rail costs too high, and could alternative solutions be more feasible?

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.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Seeking First Billion In Bond Funding For ACCESS Projects

Barry Mangold In a special meeting Thursday, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority passed resolutions authorizing the issuance $1 billion in bond funding for ACCESS Oklahoma projects.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Seeking First Billion In Bond Funding For ACCESS Projects

Barry Mangold In a special meeting Thursday, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority passed resolutions authorizing the issuance $1 billion in bond funding for ACCESS Oklahoma projects.

OTA Says Turnpike Expansion Plans Likely Won't Change

Caleb Califano The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is now saying that the plan for the turnpike expansion, while subject to change slightly, is not likely to change from the route study they currently have.

OTA Says Turnpike Expansion Plans Likely Won't Change

Oklahoma Turnpike Officials Hold Noble Townhall As Groups Push To Delay Construction

Barry Mangold Engineers and leaders of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority held a town hall at Noble High School Thursday as locals and lawmakers plot ways to delay or destroy plans for new toll roads.

Oklahoma Turnpike Officials Hold Noble Townhall As Groups Push To Delay Construction

Barry Mangold Engineers and leaders of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority held a town hall at Noble High School Thursday as locals and lawmakers plot ways to delay or destroy plans for new toll roads.

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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.

Turnpike Authority Set To Sell Excess Property in Eastern Oklahoma Co.

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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) bought properties ahead of the new construction in eastern Oklahoma County.

Turnpike Authority Set To Sell Excess Property in Eastern Oklahoma Co.

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The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) bought properties ahead of the new construction in eastern Oklahoma County.

OKC Pet Cemetery To Be Cleared For New Highway Construction

News 9 A decades old pet cemetery sits in the way of what's going to be a major expansion of the I-240 and I-35 interchange.

OKC Pet Cemetery To Be Cleared For New Highway Construction

News 9 A decades old pet cemetery sits in the way of what's going to be a major expansion of the I-240 and I-35 interchange.

Owners Asked To Retrieve Headstones At OKC Pet Cemetery Due To Construction

News 9 A construction engineer with the Oklahoma Department of Transportation is asking people who buried their pets at a south Oklahoma City pet cemetery to retrieve the headstones, due to construction..

Owners Asked To Retrieve Headstones At OKC Pet Cemetery Due To Construction

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Mannford Residents Return to Devastation After Wildfire

Craig Day News On 6's Craig Day reported from Creek County on Saturday morning as homeowners in southeastern Mannford returned to see the devastation left by Friday's wildfires that swept across Oklahoma.

Mannford Residents Return to Devastation After Wildfire

Wildfires ravage Stillwater, leaving homes destroyed and residents in shock

Graham Dowers The devastating impact of Friday's wildfires in Stillwater is becoming clear as residents return to assess the damage.

Wildfires ravage Stillwater, leaving homes destroyed and residents in shock

Graham Dowers The devastating impact of Friday's wildfires in Stillwater is becoming clear as residents return to assess the damage.

Residents return to wildfire-devastated Stillwater neighborhood

Graham Dowers Residents of Pecan Hill in Stillwater are returning to their neighborhood for the first time after Friday’s devastating wildfires.

Residents return to wildfire-devastated Stillwater neighborhood

Graham Dowers Residents of Pecan Hill in Stillwater are returning to their neighborhood for the first time after Friday’s devastating wildfires.

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Mannford Residents Return to Devastation After Wildfire

Wildfires ravage Stillwater, leaving homes destroyed and residents in shock

Graham Dowers The devastating impact of Friday's wildfires in Stillwater is becoming clear as residents return to assess the damage.

Residents return to wildfire-devastated Stillwater neighborhood

Graham Dowers Residents of Pecan Hill in Stillwater are returning to their neighborhood for the first time after Friday’s devastating wildfires.

Gov. Stitt declares state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

Graham Dowers Gov. Kevin Stitt is assessing the widespread destruction caused by Oklahoma’s recent wildfires, describing the devastation as unpredictable and heartbreaking.

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

Carrie Winchel Wildfires in Oklahoma devastated parts of the state Friday, fueled by strong winds. Follow live updates for recovery efforts.

Wildfires, high winds cause major damage across northeastern Oklahoma

Carrie Winchel Wind-driven wildfires blew across northeastern Oklahoma Friday afternoon into the evening. News On 6 crews and storm trackers covered the fires from all over the area. Here is a timeline of what happened throughout the day.

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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority to resume work on ACCESS Oklahoma, despite fight from Norman homeowners

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

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Leaders Explain 2025 Toll Hike

Tribal Leaders Meet With OTA Over Turnpike Tolls

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

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

Turnpike Opposers Call On Lawmakers To Curtail OTA In Interim Study

Turnpike Opposers Call On Lawmakers To Curtail OTA In Interim Study

Portions Of H.E. Bailey Turnpike Begin Cashless System

Portions Of H.E. Bailey Turnpike Begin Cashless System

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Seeking First Billion In Bond Funding For ACCESS Projects

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Seeking First Billion In Bond Funding For ACCESS Projects

OTA Says Turnpike Expansion Plans Likely Won't Change

OTA Says Turnpike Expansion Plans Likely Won't Change

Oklahoma Turnpike Officials Hold Noble Townhall As Groups Push To Delay Construction

Oklahoma Turnpike Officials Hold Noble Townhall As Groups Push To Delay Construction

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Accepting Bids For Gilcrease Expressway Project

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Accepting Bids For Gilcrease Expressway Project

Turnpike Authority Set To Sell Excess Property in Eastern Oklahoma Co.

Turnpike Authority Set To Sell Excess Property in Eastern Oklahoma Co.

OKC Pet Cemetery To Be Cleared For New Highway Construction

OKC Pet Cemetery To Be Cleared For New Highway Construction

Owners Asked To Retrieve Headstones At OKC Pet Cemetery Due To Construction

Owners Asked To Retrieve Headstones At OKC Pet Cemetery Due To Construction

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Mannford Residents Return to Devastation After Wildfire

Mannford Residents Return to Devastation After Wildfire

Wildfires ravage Stillwater, leaving homes destroyed and residents in shock

Wildfires ravage Stillwater, leaving homes destroyed and residents in shock

Residents return to wildfire-devastated Stillwater neighborhood

Residents return to wildfire-devastated Stillwater neighborhood

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Mannford Residents Return to Devastation After Wildfire

Wildfires ravage Stillwater, leaving homes destroyed and residents in shock

Residents return to wildfire-devastated Stillwater neighborhood

Gov. Stitt declares state of emergency in 12 Oklahoma Counties

LIVE UPDATES: Oklahoma fire recovery begins in northeastern OK

Wildfires, high winds cause major damage across northeastern Oklahoma