Commission adopts 8-year construction work plan amid concerns about potential federal cuts
Oct 5, 2026
ODOT presented a balanced 8-year construction work plan and asset preservation priorities; Director Tim Gatz warned that not all advanced appropriations from the IIJA were extended and estimated a national $9.5 billion difference that could reduce Oklahoma's share by about $72 million.
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The commission voted to adopt the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's proposed 8-year construction work plan, which staff said balances district priorities against projected federal and state funding for federal fiscal years 2027–2034. Mister Boomer presented the plan and recommended approval after district engineers validated included projects.
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