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Lobbyists stand behind turnpike plan as lawmakers file bills to curb OTA power

The Ada News By Mindy Ragan Wood | CNHI Oklahoma

Feb 8, 2023


Lawmakers have filed nearly two dozen bills aimed at curtailing the power of eminent domain and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority as lobbyists launch their support for the agency.

Industry leaders who benefit from turnpike construction have kicked off a campaign to urge lawmakers to support OTA’s ACCESS plan. The agency plans to expand the toll road network statewide to include two new turnpikes in Norman.

According to an email from the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors (AOGC), 600 of its members emailed legislators last week and are urged to continue doing so.

The association states on its website that it advocates for “contractors throughout the state” and to be a “unified voice that focuses on building our Oklahoma roads and bridges.”


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