Oklahoma Department of Transportation

06/12/2026

Now that’s MUCH better,

Quick reminder for hotter days: Road buckling, also known as pavement buckling or “pop-up”, occurs when pavement material expands and pushes upward, creating bumps or dips in the road surface.

This is often due to extreme heat. When temperatures rise, pavement materials, especially , expand. If this expansion is in a compact spot, it can lead to parts of the pavement being pushed upwards, resulting in a buckle.

Our crews are always monitoring for emergency repairs but be on the lookout for buckles or pop-ups during those hot summer days.

📍Pic- US-81

06/11/2026

Sing and dance along with those smooooth excavator moves.
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ICYMI: The US-81 Realignment project is underway, constructing an 8-mile new alignment west of town. This project will reduce heavy commercial traffic in downtown Chickasha and 4th Street, creating safer, quieter streets for residents while boosting this rural freight corridor.

The corridor is critical to the local, state and national economy. It is used for the transportation of supplies, equipment and products to support oil and gas, military operations and agricultural industries that sustain people and communities throughout the state and greater region.

Watch out for our crews and think about this song every time you see our excavators gliding across the dirt.

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

Don't make us tap the sign.

Clean-up is expensive. Keep that trash off the highways.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

UPDATE: All lanes of westbound I-44 are now open at SH-74/Lake Hefner Pkwy.

I-44 OKC: Westbound I-44 is closed at SH-74/Lake Hefner Pkwy due to a crash. Drivers can detour on northbound SH-74. Drivers should avoid the area and locate an alternate route.

06/06/2026

On National Secure Your Load Day, we are reminding drivers everywhere of the importance of taking your time to secure your load before hitting the road!
Here are some tips to secure your cargo properly:

- Ropes loosen under pressure. Use heavy duty ratchet straps, cargo nets, or heavy tarps to lock down items completely.
- Tie large objects directly to your vehicle or trailer.
- Do not load excessive amounts of cargo in or on your vehicle or trailer.
- Always double-check your load to make sure it’s secure.

Whether in the back of a passenger truck, a car or a large commercial motor vehicle, unsecured cargo is dangerous to everyone you share the road with. Safety outside the vehicle is just as important as safety inside. It is every driver’s responsibility to ensure all their cargo is safely secured.

Remember to drive safely and today and every day. 👍

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful Oklahoma Highway Safety Office Oklahoma Highway Patrol Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

06/05/2026

Hi (OTHER) football fans! ⚽

Our Public Information Manager TJ is here with a heads-up about the upcoming global event.

Starting with using the I-35 corridor to travel between Kansas and Texas since US-69 and US-75 will have some unavoidable lane closures and some useful tips about the upcoming few weeks.

Note that down!

Make sure your game plan includes safety, here’s our checklist that can help you get ready:

- Keep your eye on the expected traffic times during match days
- Plan your commute days ahead of time, check the DriveOK app for traffic updates
- Don’t forget to buckle up before you go!

06/04/2026

Reduced speed limits save lives in the work zone, thank you Oklahoma Highway Patrol for this very important reminder!

06/03/2026

The wind (and Emily) is here to tell you about I-40 and Blvd. westbound ramp closure. 🌫

Weather permitting, the westbound I-40 off-ramp to southbound Garth Brooks Blvd. will be closed from 9 a.m. Thursday, June 4 to 7 a.m. Monday, June 8. BUT, traffic will still be able to turn right (northbound) onto Garth Brooks Blvd.

ODOT will be replacing the concrete, so plan ahead for ramp closures and a much-needed smoother commute.

The City of Yukon Oklahoma - Government