The Oklahoma Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Monday, February 2, in the R.A. Ward Transportation Building at 200 N.E. 21st St., Oklahoma City. The meeting is open to both the public and media, who may attend in person or watch via livestream.
During the session, Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) Executive Director Tim Gatz will provide an update on ODOT’s response to recent winter weather events. The commission is also set to vote on several contracts, including a project exceeding $33 million to add shoulders and repave nine miles of State Highway 33 near Kingfisher.
The commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and legislative leaders. It oversees transportation development across the state and awards contracts for road and bridge construction each month.
“Editors and News Directors: For questions, please call Oklahoma Department of Transportation Communications at 405-521-6000.”
The full agenda packet for the meeting is available online. The video livestream can be accessed through Ustream, with a recorded and captioned version made available later.
ODOT manages transportation infrastructure throughout Oklahoma, covering highways, bridges, railways, waterways, and public transit systems. Its responsibilities include planning, engineering, operations, safety programs, economic growth support, contractor resources, traffic data management tools, and encouraging public involvement in decision-making processes as outlined on its official website https://oklahoma.gov/odot.html.