Commission District 1 update
In District 1 we have a ten-man crew who perform maintenance on 275 miles of county roadway. I often tell people this is approximately the…
Traffic
Council updated on the latest involving the viaduct
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation wants it to happen now, the Guthrie City Council wants it to happen now as does travelers and residents. All…
Fatal accident kills off-duty police officer in Logan County
An off-duty Oklahoma City police officer, along with a second person, has died after a one-car crash in southern Logan County.
Bridge construction begins on University
Construction of a new bridge on University Ave. has begun and will replace an older, narrow, wooden structure.
Fatality report for the month of October
Department of Public Safety officials report a decrease in traffic fatalities. There were 54 fatalities in October 2012 with a total of 56 in the same…
Fuel tanker semi crosses I-35 smashing into truck
A semi-fuel tanker’s steer tire blew out causing him to cross Interstate 35 and smashing into a truck on Wednesday afternoon. One person was transported to an Edmond…
Beams now in place on Broadway bridge
We receive frequent calls at the District 1 office from citizens wanting to know when the new bridge on Broadway Road will be completed. Our…
Drive to stay alive this Thanksgiving
(OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla.) – Oklahoma roadways are expected to be busy during the Thanksgiving holiday period, and the Oklahoma Highway Safety Office is urging motorists…
DPS fatality report for the month of September
Department of Public Safety officials report a increase in traffic fatalities. There were 69 fatalities in September 2012 with a total of 58 in the…
Two air ambulances requested in two vehicle accident
Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle accident Thursday evening on Highway 105 that resulted in two air ambulances called to the scene.
DPS unveils Veterans logo on driver license and ID cards
(Oklahoma City, OK.) The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety is pleased to announce the unveiling of the new “Veteran” logo that will officially be placed…
Caution urged on Broadway as road repairs begin
“Change is not made without inconvenience, even from worse to better.” Anyone with experience in home remodeling can probably relate to that quote. We all…
DPS fatality report for the month of August
Department of Public Safety officials report a decrease in traffic fatalities. There were 56 fatalities in August 2012 with a total of 72 in the same…
Bridge project on Charter Oak Road goes to bid
I’ve mentioned before how satisfying it is when plans for a major road or bridge project finally become a reality. This month, on October 18,…
Busy intersection claims another vehicle wreck
The intersection of Pine and Noble continues to have its fair share of vehicle accidents with the latest coming early Wednesday morning.
Accused intoxicated driver smashes into pregnant woman
A nine-month pregnant woman was taken to a hospital Sunday evening after an apparent intoxicated driver came across the center line of State Highway 33…
Sleepy Texas driver runs off Highway 35 into tree
An 18-year-old female driver is in stable condition after falling asleep and driving off Interstate 35 causing the busy highway to be shut down for several minutes.
Teenage driver fails to yield resulting in two-vehicle collision
A teenage driver appears to have failed to yield to oncoming traffic on Highway 33 after exiting Interstate 35 resulting in a two-vehicle accident.
ODOT to tear down Seward Road bridge; highway to be redirected
Now with the new Seward Road bridge built, it is now time for the older bridge to come down and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation…
Morning accident leaves intersection without street light
An early morning accident left a busy Guthrie intersection without one of its street lights.