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ODOT director outlines major projects, bridge damage concerns and new seat‑belt safety PSA
Summary
Director Gantz briefed the commission on major upcoming projects—including I‑40 bridge rehabilitation over I‑44, US‑281/Route 66 bridge replacements, State Highway 33 widening and resurfacing projects—and raised concerns about recurring fire damage under Tulsa bridges; he also previewed a seat‑belt PSA scheduled for Feb. 10.
Director Gantz delivered the department report that highlighted major project starts, recurring bridge damage in Tulsa and a new seat‑belt public service announcement.
Gantz told commissioners that contractor mobilization is underway for rehabilitation of the I‑40 bridge over I‑44 and that most work will occur at night with lane narrowings primarily between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.; he said the department tentatively expects the rehabilitation to be completed by fall. He described the rehabilitation as a step that will buy time while ODOT pursues a longer‑term reconfiguration of the interchange, noting…
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