Column: ODOT projects in District 5

By Rep. Brad Boles Special to The Banner

Oct 19, 2024

Each fall, I like to provide an update on the latest Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) projects underway or upcoming for House District 51.

Beginning in 2004, the Legislature prioritized significant funding support after Oklahoma was ranked 49th nationally for state bridge conditions, with 17% of our state bridges rated structurally deficient or in poor condition.

In the 20 years since then, the Legislature has maintained a steady commitment to improving transportation. State funding to the Rebuilding Oklahoma Access and Driver Safety (ROADS) Fund has allowed ODOT to significantly upgrade the state’s highway infrastructure, especially structurally deficient bridges.

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