All 12 of Oklahoma's turnpikes have transitioned to cashless tolling, with the Will Rogers Turnpike completing its switch on Wednesday. This makes it the final turnpike to adopt the system. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority reports a decrease in toll plaza accidents since cashless tolling was introduced on other turnpikes, according to a report by KFOR.
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is advising travelers to use PikePass or PlatePay for a smoother travel experience. With nearly 80 million Americans expected to travel during the Thanksgiving holiday, these options will help drivers navigate toll points more easily, as mentioned in a piece by KOCO.
Oklahoma has completed the transition to cashless tolling across all its turnpikes. This includes the I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike, which was the last to adopt the system early Wednesday morning. The move aims to improve travel efficiency and safety. According to OTA Executive Director Joe Echelle, "We’re already seeing fewer toll plaza crashes on other turnpikes in our system since their conversion to cashless tolling and we’re thrilled to provide this safety and convenience to motorists in Southeastern Oklahoma." The change is expected to reduce traffic incidents and speed up travel times for both commuters and holiday travelers, as stated by the KFOR.