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ODOT director flags Heartland Flyer funding risk, previews major interchange and bridge projects
Summary
Director Gatz briefed the commission about recent federal funding deposits, a potential funding shortfall for the Heartland Flyer if Texas does not fund its share, and multiple large projects including a $252 million Tulsa interchange funded partly by a $95 million federal grant.
Director Gatz told the commission that recent federal funding deposits arrived under the continuing resolution, which restored a more regular cadence to project lettings. He thanked crews statewide for their response to recent flooding and urged motorists to avoid driving through water, saying, "If you see water over the road, do not risk it." (Director Gatz)
Gatz said the department is closely monitoring Texas legislative action regarding state support for the Heartland Flyer, an Amtrak state-supported route funded by Oklahoma and Texas. He told the commission that if Texas does not fund its portion, operations could cease when currently allocated funding runs out, anticipated in June. Gatz said…
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