Oklahoma Transportation Commission to consider $8 billion work plan at October meeting

Tim Gatz Executive Director - Oklahoma Department of Transportation
Tim Gatz Executive Director - Oklahoma Department of Transportation
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The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, October 6, in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building located at 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. The public and media are welcome to attend or view the proceedings via livestream.

During the meeting, commissioners are set to vote on the latest version of the Eight-Year Construction Work Plan for Fiscal Years 2026-2033. This plan includes nearly $8 billion allocated for highway improvements throughout Oklahoma. However, due to inflation, some projects have been pushed beyond the current eight-year period.

A $500 million Asset Preservation Plan focused on maintenance of interstate and highway systems will also be presented.

Oklahoma Department of Transportation Executive Director Tim Gatz is scheduled to provide an update on the status of federal funding legislation and discuss how it may impact departmental operations.

The commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders to oversee transportation development across Oklahoma. Each month, they award contracts for road and bridge construction projects statewide.

The full agenda packet is available online for review. The meeting can be watched live through Ustream; a recorded and captioned version will also be made available to the public later.



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