The Oklahoman By Steve Lackmeyerx
May 24, 2023
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday issued its first opinion in the ongoing battle by Norman-area residents wanting to stop construction of new toll roads as part of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s proposed ACCESS Oklahoma expansion. Opponents represented by attorney Rob Norman sought an injunction in district court to stop ACCESS Oklahoma, arguing the turnpike authority’s plans exceeded routes authorized by lawmakers in 1987. District Judge Timothy Olsen sided with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority saying the dispute needed to be heard as part of bond validation sought at the Oklahoma Supreme Court. The court upheld Olsen’s ruling but did not decide whether to validate the requested bonds. Norman said Tuesday he remains optimistic as to the final outcome of challenges to ACCESS Oklahoma.
View the full article: Oklahoman.com
Comments