TxDOT and ODOT have linked their traffic systems so each state can see live cameras, crash reports and lane‑level data — a step timed ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Drivers and freight operators should see more accurate cross‑state alerts on state traffic maps and apps.

A storm carved a 5-foot hole under Bristlecone Road and isolated about 11 households. County crews patched the road while planning concrete culverts as a permanent fix.

ODOT closed State Highway 156 between US‑177 and Marland after heavy rain left the roadway under water. Officials urge motorists to obey barricades as more storms approach.

A trailer hauling beehives leaked a swarm on I‑35 north near NE 36th, closing a lane and drawing firefighters who worked to calm and secure the insects.

Oklahoma’s Panhandle is producing huge volumes of wind power, but limited transmission and new state rules are keeping much of it from reaching cities. Planners say big lines could fix it, if they can be built.

A 41‑year‑old Tulsa motorcyclist died after losing control on rain‑slick I‑44 near Stroud. Troopers say wet pavement and a crash with a barrier led to the fatal incident.

The FAA installed the first new radar near Putnam, Oklahoma, starting a $12.5B program to replace roughly 612 aging radars and modernize air‑traffic systems.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority asked state bond overseers to approve $1.5 billion in toll‑backed bonds for its ACCESS Oklahoma buildout and authorized eminent‑domain as a contingency.

A 25-year-old woman from Ames, Oklahoma died after her pickup rolled multiple times on U.S. Highway 60 near Higgins, Texas, authorities say.

House committee advanced a bill to set national rules for self‑driving trucks, fund training and require remote operators to be U.S.-based.

Troopers are training as Aurora and Volvo expand a Dallas–Oklahoma City autonomous freight route. Driverless semis could appear on Oklahoma highways as soon as June.

Construction on the May Avenue bridge in Oklahoma City starts May 26, 2026, and will take about 24 months to replace the span with a diverging‑diamond interchange. Expect ramp closures, detours and shifting lanes during work.

Pump prices have jumped across western Oklahoma, with several counties now averaging about $4 per gallon as Memorial Day travel nears.