Westbound Lanes of New I-40 Crosstown to Open This Weekend in Oklahoma City
Some major changes will occur this weekend as the westbound section of the new I-40 Crosstown open. Motorists will no longer be able to access Hudson Avenue from the Crosstown, a convenience for the past half century.
Oklahoma City’s New I-40 Has Been Long Time in the Making
Construction began in 2005. Terri Angier … “We’re going to see how Monday goes, with the weather, so we’ll know then for sure.” The old I-40, an elevated dinosaur by highway standards, was built in the mid-1960s. It also has been described as …
Part Of New Oklahoma I-40 Crosstown Highway To Open Thursday
The grand opening event is on Thursday, six months ahead of schedule. The I-40 Crosstown is the state’s largest construction project at $670 million. Yet, many drivers and state officials agree it is money well spent. After ten years of planning …
Part Of New Oklahoma I-40 Crosstown Highway To Open Thursday
Crews have been working on it for more than a decade and a half. This week, part of the new Interstate 40 Crosstown Highway will finally open.
New I-40 in Oklahoma City Could Open in January
The construction project is ahead of schedule. Officials had long targeted 2012 as the year in which the new freeway would open, and of late had been saying it could be open by spring. The new, 10-lane I-40 runs about five blocks south of the existing …
DOT Launches Nationwide Crackdown On Drunk Drivers
The holiday season brings with it office parties, seasonal celebrations and trips to see family and friends. For many people, that means having a few drinks. The U.S. Department of Transportation wants to make sure these revelers stay out of the driver’s seat.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood announced on Tuesday at the Arlington County Courthouse a nationwide crackdown during the holiday season. The effort will involve a combination of enforcement and reminders that police and other agencies will be out in force over the holidays.
New Unique Construction Project Blooms Over Oklahoma Park
OKLAHOMA CITY — Construction will soon begin on a unique phase of the new I-40 crosstown. The Skydance pedestrian bridge will span the new expressway near Harvey Ave. between Southwest 7th St. and Southwest 9th St.
Part Of Oklahoma I-40 Closed Due To Pothole
Troopers say I-40 center lane closed eastbound near I-44.
New Destination Guide Website With a Twist
“Travel guides for major tourist destinations are a dime a dozen on the Internet. We focus on the not-so-major destinations… the true undiscovered gems!” says the new website, 511Destinations.com.
511destinations.com is a different kind of travel guide. While most vacation guides on the Internet concentrate on the major tourist destinations, this new website presents smaller market and off the beaten path destinations… with a twist.
Rather than being bombarded with local information to sift thru, each 511destination is a snapshot. Where to stay, eat, go and how to get around are the basics, presented in a clean, well designed layout with eye-catching graphics and great functionality.
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It’s a great little website loaded with information that you often just can’t find anywhere else. 511destinations.com is also built to accommodate viewing on smartphones and mobile devices!
I-40 Construction to Affect Traffic in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says construction work on the Interstate 40 Crosstown bridge in Oklahoma City will affect traffic for the next several weeks.