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Norman City Councilmembers Voice Concerns Over Proposed Turnpike Expansion. OKLAHOMA CITY -. The proposed expansion Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. Bailey Turnpike in the vicinity of the city of Tuttle; and then easterly across the South Canadian River to a point in the vicinity of the city of Norman. PIKE OFF OTA, Inc., is a grassroots 501 (c )(4) organization, we do not endorse nor support political candidates with monetary or in-kind contributions. Select a location to view maps, info, available gas and camera data, and weather conditions. You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. "My biggest concern is that the people of Cleveland County are treated fairly.". The councilors said the expansion will not only destroy homes that have been there for years but also impact Lake Thunderbird. NORMAN CYIT COUNCILMAN PUTTING ON THE TOWNHALL TO GIVE UPSET RESIDENTS A CHANCE TO VOICE THEIR FRUSTRATIONS. My little brother's been buried there for 43 years," a resident said during the town hall meeting. The location of the turnpike would effectively cut off access to Lake Thunderbird creating a desert island of sorts for wildlife bounded by Interstate 35, I-240, State Highway 9 and the new turnpike. I have a commitment to do that. ACCESS Oklahoma's proposed map shows Libby and her family member's homes would be replaced by an off-ramp. Here is a picture selection from our library of travel pictures across the United States. State officials said during a news conference Tuesday that the plan, which is called Advancing and Connecting Communities and Economies Safely Statewide If people are curious about their property, if they think they are wanting to sell their home anyway and they don't want to wait another year or be stuck with someone buying the property, [the agency will] work with them and get them as much information as possible now.". In Pike Off OTAs protest brief, attorney Robert Norman explains that section 28 does not authorize a turnpike alignment that would start in the City [limits] of Purcell, run northeasterly through rural Cleveland County, continue northerly through virtually the entirety of East Norman, including Lake Thunderbird, and then finally meet with the proposed East-West Connector in far Northeast Norman at Indian Hills Road. Hundreds upset by proposed turnpike in Cleveland County make voices heard, WHAT WAS THE FEELING TONIGHT? I also like the quote today from OTA Board Chairman, Mr. Gene Love, who said, 'transportation is the vanguard of economic development.' Reached for comment, a spokesperson for the OTA said the agency has received a copy of the petition and is evaluating it. Senate Bill 970, and several other pieces of legislation filed this year comes after the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announced its controversial plan to build a highway along the east side of the It alleges a failure to perform feasibility and impact studies, though an engineering firm contracted with the OTA said environmental impact studies will happen before property acquisition. A second project will extend the Kickapoo Turnpike at I-40 south to I-35 near Purcell to expand the mobility of SE Oklahoma City Metro by providing greater access to local communities. A part of the $5 billion Access Oklahoma plan, OTA is proposing a new turnpike along Indian Hills Road, one that would connect Newcastle to Norman. Milestones will be added as project progresses. The proposed turnpike presented by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Feb. 26 is aggressive, destructive and unnecessary. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox! Once this is done, this level of destruction and permanent land degradation cannot be undone.. The project will include interchanges at I-44 and Airport Road, according to the commission's agenda. The council approved the request with the condition that until litigation is over, none of the money can be used for the three routes listed in the lawsuit: the South Extension, the East-West Connector and the Tri-City Connector. Jan. 18, 2023. Angier said the agency began discussing the specific routes last summer, but that communities have approached the turnpike authority about more connections. Information will be updated as it is released from the State of Oklahoma. Use exit markers and travel plaza markers to navigate to that exit's page. Mindy Wood covers City Hall news and notable court cases for The Transcript. She said the turnpike expansion as planned will cut through wetlands, varying elevations, a unique rose rock geological formation and the Lake Thunderbird watershed. Choose from several map styles. Angier said growth in and around Norman have played a role in identifying the need for these projects. Quite simply put, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority can only build and operate turnpikes laid out in 69-1705 paragraph (e). "What EST would do is work with the OTA to best represent Cleveland County's business interests on access points and possibly routes, but mainly things that are going to be identified along the route for the next five years as needed," Cleveland said. The Turner Turnpike was Oklahoma's first turnpike, connecting Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The Turner Turnpike parallels historic US-66 (now SH-66 ), and carries I-44. The Will Rogers Turnpike connects Tulsa to the Missouri state line near Joplin. Like the Turner Turnpike, this turnpike serves as a parallel route to US-66 and carries I-44. WebThis page shows the location of Kickapoo Turnpike, Oklahoma, USA on a detailed road map. The map also shows this road near her home would be destroyed along with a nearby corner market. There is no sound engineering justification for these proposed routes, Cerato said. "I just buried my dad two years ago out there. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of KOCO-TV. Does the blue line look like a route between Mustang and Tuttle and then easterly across the river to Norman to you? You can opt-out at any time. Related: Norman Residents Strongly Oppose Turnpike Expansion Plan In Tense Town Hall Meeting. Cerato, however, questioned why flight records showed planes on Saturday flying over only the preliminary routes and why the authority is already hiring consultants to begin design work. Indeed in 1999 two bills were introduced in legislature (House Bill 1459 and Senate Bill 371) that described a turnpike extension to Purcell. About a dozen protesters, led by civil engineer Amy Cerato, showed up at the meeting to argue the expansion plan approved in January. A Kickapoo Turnpike sign is seen at the southern end of the turnpike near SE 89 in Oklahoma City. "I didn't come out tonight to find out what you're going to do for me. The proposed expansion would be largely in Cleveland County.The new turnpike system to provide greater access to Moore and Norman sparked anger from locals who will lose their homes or businesses.The Norman City Council held a town hall meeting Thursday at CrossPointe Church, where feelings were passionate and sometimes outright angry. WebThis turnpike connects Wichita Falls, Texas to Lawton, Chickasha, and Oklahoma City. It includes interchanges at I-35, US-77, Etowah Rd, SH-9, Alameda Drive, Franklin Rd, Choctaw Road and I-40, according to the website. The turnpike is offered as a solution Select an exit, travel plaza, toll plaza or other location from the map, or use the location list to get information and a close-up map of that location, plus any nearby gas stations. Now, how that includes this enormous dogleg from Indian Hills down south to Purcell, Im not really sure., East-West and Tri-City Connector argument. You can opt-out at any time. I think some of the things she brings up are the things the turnpike authority considers when doing any upgrade of the network.. I came out to find out how do we stop this. Cerato reminded the commission that displaced families will have a tough time finding a new home due to an ongoing housing shortage. Several pieces of legislation have been introduced in attempts to thwart the projects, including HB4088, which is no longer active, SB1610 and SCR25. WildCare admits over 7,200 injured, ill and orphaned native wild animals each year. Remember: Go Online Before You Go On The Road! Our engineering team and I hope we can use Dr. Serato as a resource and can have an open line of communication with her, Gatz said. The tri-city area wanted to make sure whatever connection we worked up, that they be included, because they really felt like it would benefit their city," she said. And we know that when people do better, wildlife does better. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Norman residents address Oklahoma Turnpike Authority over expansion, plans to destroy hundreds of homes to make way for new toll roads, Oklahoma state Senate passes bill seeking details on Kickapoo Turnpike expansion, Norman residents rally at Oklahoma Capitol in turnpike protest, Norman residents address Oklahoma Turnpike Authority over expansion, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is a bad solution to an overstated traffic situation in a town that has twice said it doesnt want to be separated, Cerato said. Program managers continued to stress that the state is only a little more than a week into a 15-year program with many more steps to go before any homes get taken. Some in the proposed construction area, however, feel the road will destroy businesses, existing roads and homes they've lived in for decades. 3 Proposed Turnpike Routes Approved By ODOT Monday, July 11th 2022, 1:35 pm By: News 9 OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation's No word yet on when construction on these routes will begin. Were at 16 homes per mile. This the most destructive route you could take., More: Oklahoma state Senate passes bill seeking details on Kickapoo Turnpike expansion. "We are looking at this mapto see how we can make it work the best with as little disruption to existing homes and buildings in the area as possible," she said. Public input is also welcome. REMO THAN 400 CITIZENS COMING HERE TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STOP THIS TURNPIKE. >> Related coverage: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announces long-term $5 billion plan. Related: New Routes For Turnpikes Could Be Up For Final Vote Monday. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Viewpoint: Proposed turnpike could harm Oklahoma wildlife, water, Viewpoint: Proposed turnpike could harm Oklahoma wildlife, water, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. >> THEY ARE SAYING THAT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO [INDISCERNIBLE] I HAVE GOT ALL KINDS OF FAMILY THERE. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. Yet this is exactly the route the South Extension would take.. "There is a chance for all three of our homes to be displaced.". sharing the stories, pictures and loves of Oklahomans across our great state. My little brother's been buried there for 43 years," a resident said during the town hall meeting. These bills might have authorized the OTA to build the south extension. The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox. State officials say this southern extension will give drivers easier access to the southeast metro. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Mindy Ragan Wood, The Norman Transcript, Okla. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. 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