'No, no and hell no': Norman residents rally at Oklahoma Capitol in turnpike protest. It begins in far northeast Norman between Lake Stanley Draper and Lake Thunderbird then runs south to I-35 near Purcell. Mindy Wood covers City Hall news and notable court cases for The Transcript. 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. The OTA said it will continue as planned with engineering and environmental surveys for the three contested routes, and it will continue negotiations with residents who have approached the agency about selling their property but, it said those activities will come out of its General Fund, not from the recent credit line. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority recently announced a new 15-year plan for the state's turnpike system. This $5 billion, 15-year long-range plan identifies and One unofficial estimate of the human toll includes the destruction of 227 homes, 306 other structures (buildings and barns), and 349 individual parcels of land, and depreciation of the value of 1,910 homes and 814 other buildings within half a mile of this proposed roadway not destroyed but negatively affected. The new turnpike system to provide greater access to Moore and Norman sparked anger from locals who will lose their homes or businesses. 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 is only the OTA that is directionally challenged. Just imagine what the area around the Kirkpatrick Turnpike in north Oklahoma City looked like 20 years ago. Purcell, Norman differ in opinion of proposed toll road Oklahoma City, OK 53 Sunny 0% MORE Advertisement Norman town hall draws hundreds with strong opinions on proposed turnpike But over in Purcell, the turnpike is being met with more enthusiasm Share Updated: 6:46 PM CST Mar 4, 2022 Infinite Scroll Enabled Alyse Jones Reporter O' Leary said the board meeting Tuesday was informative. The last of the three claims for relief allege the OTA has failed, refused and/or given indication that it will not fully comply with and abide by the numerous legal duties, obligations and due process rights of affected residents. WebThis turnpike connects Wichita Falls, Texas to Lawton, Chickasha, and Oklahoma City. There are 35 locations specified in the Oklahoma Turnpike Enabling Act that the OTA is authorized to use for turnpike development. The Legislature knows how to read a map. View an aerial flyover of the prospective path of destruction on Pike Off OTAs YouTube page: Click here to view the Norman City Council Candidates for Ward 5 Run-off Election on April 4th, 2023. The third route, also known as the South Extension Turnpike, connects the East-West Connector to I-35 near Purcell. This turnpike will create unprecedented pollution from vehicle traffic and roadway runoff directly into the Lake Thunderbird watershed, polluting the drinking water for nearly half a million people and water that wildlife relies on equally. New Routes For Turnpikes Could Be Up For Final Vote Monday, Norman Residents Strongly Oppose Turnpike Expansion Plan In Tense Town Hall Meeting, 3 Proposed Turnpike Routes Approved By ODOT, Wellness Watch: Working An Exercise Routine Into Your Daily Schedule, Driver In Deadly Hit-And-Run Identified By Tulsa Police, Tulsa Police Shoot, Kill Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Firing At Officers, Oklahoma House Votes To Pass Domestic Abuse Survivors Sentencing Bill, Netflix's 'Stranger Things' Play To Debut In London This Year. Upset homeowners said they're going to fight this every step of the way. 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. It includes interchanges at I-44, Western Ave/60th Ave NW, 36th Ave NW, I-35, S. Broadway, S. Sooner Rd/SH-77H, S. Douglas/48th St, and East Side Connector. ODOT and OTA have eminent domain over the land, but officials said the proposed map is the least impactful to homeowners, business owners and the environment. More than 400 showed up Thursday night to try and stop a turnpike from being built in Cleveland County. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1), , New hunting and fishing license year begins in Montana, LeBron James, DeAaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race, Mother pleads for justice in Christmas Eve double homicide. >> THEY ARE SAYING THAT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO [INDISCERNIBLE] I HAVE GOT ALL KINDS OF FAMILY THERE. "I just buried my dad two years ago out there. Norman resident David Freudiger said the turnpike route would run directly over his house. The OTA claims the proposed ACCESS Oklahoma south extension was authorized in 1993 by 69 OS 1705(e)(28). By: News 9. The people of Oklahoma know how to read a map. Use exit markers and travel plaza markers to navigate to that exit's page. WebFind Oklahoma toll road maps by metro area, region and alphabetically. Norman City Councilmembers Voice Concerns Over Proposed Turnpike Expansion. Reach her at mwood@normantranscript.com or 405-416-4420. The proposed expansion would be largely in Cleveland County. Please check back often for updates. State officials said during a news conference Tuesday that the plan, which is called Advancing and Connecting Communities and Economies Safely Statewide View an aerial flyover of the prospective path of destruction on Pike Off OTAs YouTube page: here. They said they have time to work with affected property owners and be more mindful of concerns. Public input is also welcome. KIE:LE THAT FEELING TONIGHT WAS E ONOF PASSION AND ANGER. Oklahoma Citys population, meanwhile, has grown by 101,055 people since 2010. You can opt-out at any time. And the clear legislative intent is that they are no longer authorized to build them, and they cant do this., Violation of legal duties, obligations and rights argument. Oklahoma residents gather to protest the recently proposed turnpike expansion project. Hundreds upset by proposed turnpike in Cleveland County make voices heard, WHAT WAS THE FEELING TONIGHT? This will lead to increased wildfires and eventually, dry wells. Im asking you to follow engineering protocols. Norman City Manager Darrel Pyle and Public Works Director Shawn O'Leary attended the Tuesday announcement. Some residents in east Norman are angry and frustrated, saying the turnpike expansion will ruin their roads and demolish their homes. Some in the proposed construction area, however, feel the road will destroy businesses, existing roads and homes they've lived in for decades. The Authority intends to request the first $200 million in bonds from the Oklahoma Council on Bond Oversight at Ross said she and many other residents have tried reaching out to ODOT, OTA and city council members multiple times but have not received a response. What do we do?" Discover the beauty hidden in REMO THAN 400 CITIZENS COMING HERE TO TRY TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO STOP THIS TURNPIKE. "I also live across the street my mother and grandfather, who is almost 92," Ross said. 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. THE PLAN TO IMPROVE THE TURNPEIK -- THEY WERE ON HAND TO ANSWER THOSE QUESTIS,ON BUT THE RESIDENTS ONLY WANTED TO KNOW HOW TO STOP THIS TURNPIKE. Web

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is unveiling its plans for a new turnpike in Northeastern Oklahoma County.

Click here for more information on the $5 billion ACCESS Oklahoma plan. Yet this is exactly the route the South Extension would take.. ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1), New hunting and fishing license year begins in Montana, LeBron James, DeAaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race, Mother pleads for justice in Christmas Eve double homicide. "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. REPRESENTATIVES FOR THE OKLAHOMA TURNPIKE AUTHORITY WERE NOT AT THE MEETG.IN PROGRAM MANAGSER CONTINUE TO STRESS THAT WE ARE ONLY NINE DAYS INTO THIS PNLA WHAT HOMEOW. The map also notates other locations named in section (e)(28) of the statute with red circles or arrows. The projects will be paid for with bonds and "revenue will not be diverted from other state priorities," a release reads. KIE:LE A LOT OF EMOTION TONIGHT. Those projects are not first on the list. another resident said. The newly released map changed Reached for comment, a spokesperson for the OTA said the agency has received a copy of the petition and is evaluating it. "Even though the conversation around where good potential alignment came in the summer, communities started approaching the turnpike authority years ago," she said. The OTA is not legally authorized to bond and build the East-West Connector, the Tri-City Connector, or the South Extension., Copyright 2022 Pike Off OTAadmin@pikeoffota.com(405) 215-9474. (405)8723000 | Fax (405)8720330. "We want to allow people to start very early and to be transparent. Angier said growth in and around Norman have played a role in identifying the need for these projects. It is important to note that even an adjusted South Extension turnpike will still be unauthorized and illegal as explained in the discussion on the rest of this page. "We are more than just dots on a map. And we know that when people do better, wildlife does better. NORMAN, Oklahoma - The Norman City Council echoed residents' unhappiness with the state's plan to expand the Kickapoo Turnpike through their neighborhoods. The protesters said the plan, called ACCESS Oklahoma, was poorly thought out, has no threshold on how many lost homes is too many, and offers insufficient study on the impact to the areas environment, water systems and eco-system. The suit argues that based on state law, the proposed South Extension Turnpike route is outside of where OTA can develop and the proposed East-West and Tri-City Connector routes cant be funded with new bonds. This section of the statute describes: A new turnpike and bridge or any parts thereof from a point in the vicinity of the city of Mustang southerly across the South Canadian River to the H.E. Its also one of the largest centers of its kind in North America. This statute does not describe the south extension turnpike. Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. Oklahoma Turnpike troubles Tecumseh state Sen. Shane Jett wants affected landowners to vote on whether to approve new turnpikes. This map shows the proposed South Extension turnpike in blue. "These alignments around the Norman area will take a little longer because they're fairly new.". sharing the stories, pictures and loves of Oklahomans across our great state. The route will link I-44 (near the Blanchard, Newcastle and Tuttle areas) at State Highway 37 east through I-35 which will continue east along Indian Hills Road. The proposed turnpike runs a quarter of a mile from WildCare Oklahomas front door. We work with government agencies to provide you with accurate information. Without enacting legislation it is not a legal route. Map of the Kickapoo Turnpike, including exits, toll locations and available plazas and rest areas. Two of the 35 locations do address Norman, but the lawyers said the proposed routes go much further than the authorized areas. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority representatives were not at the meeting. >> Related coverage: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announces long-term $5 billion plan. Please refer to our. It includes interchanges at Franklin Rd, Alameda Drive, SH-9, Etowah Rd, US-77, and I-35. "My biggest concern is that the people of Cleveland County are treated fairly.". The Oklahoma Department of Transportation's commission approved three new turnpike routes late Monday morning. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. The proposed turnpike presented by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Feb. 26 is aggressive, destructive and unnecessary. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Plan Please refer to the listed links below for information regarding the announcement and map of the proposed construction from the Several pieces of legislation have been introduced in attempts to thwart the projects, including HB4088, which is no longer active, SB1610 and SCR25. PIKE OFF OTA, Inc., a non-profit social welfare organization operating under 501(c )(4) of the Internal Revenue Code. This 15-year, long-range plan provides the agency flexibility in planning, scheduling and construction and represents better opportunities to engage the public well in advance of future turnpike projects.. IT WAS A FULL HOUSE TONIGHT. I came out to find out how do we stop this. There are four turnpikes in the Oklahoma Turnpike Enabling Act that were part of a turnpike package authorized by the legislature in 1987. ACCESS Oklahoma's proposed map shows Libby and her family member's homes would be replaced by an off-ramp. He did not address questions about the timing of work related to property acquisition. 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. Our road maps show exits, available travel plazas and rest area information, food and gas options, and Tolls on Oklahoma's turnpikes are collected through several methods, particular to each turnpike, involving mainline and sidegate toll plazas. Tolls can be paid through cash (at either unstaffed exact-change bays or staffed booths, depending on the plaza) or through the Pikepass transponder system. These routes impact five times more families than any turnpike the authority has built in its history, Cerato said. "Hopefully under a year in this particular case," she said. A map highlighting the proposed new Access Oklahoma turnpike extensions. Eastern Oklahoma County residents got a firsthand look Thursday at the final route of the proposed turnpike loop in their area. I do not want to lose my home, and I refuse to believe that a government that was created to protect me could do me and others so much harm," Freudiger said. From Pike Off OTAs Protest Brief dated September 9, 2022:The OTA is trying to circumvent the peoples elected representatives and the rule of law with the proposed new turnpikes in ACCESS Oklahoma. After the Feb. 22 announcement of the ACCESS Oklahoma projects in Cleveland and Oklahoma counties, residents and local officials have held rallies, pushed legislation and organized a Facebook group of over 6,500 people. Does the blue line look like a route between Mustang and Tuttle and then easterly across the river to Norman to you? The proposed expansion Interagency spokeswoman Terri Angier said the routes, while not yet set in stone, should be close to the existing map pending changes from engineers the OTA hired. 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. "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. She said 75 houses are currently for sale in Norman. My little brother's been buried there for 43 years," a resident said during the town hall meeting. Please support his work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com. Once this is done, this level of destruction and permanent land degradation cannot be undone.. Jan. 18, 2023. Oral argumentsdiscussed this topic at the supreme court on November 28, 2022.Supreme Court Justice: Wasnt there a bill in 1999 submitted to the legislature to create the south extension in basically the same direction that you seek today that failed in the legislature? The OTA attorney: Yes your honor.. 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.". Take a look for yourself. "So, think about the impact that I-35 has had on Norman since it was constructed in the 1960s. Updated May 6 at 1:03 p.m. 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. 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. OKLAHOMA CITY Oklahoma Gov. OKLAHOMA CITY A proposed turnpike will go on as planned. The construction includes a new east-west turnpike from the I-44 Moore-Norman-Oklahoma City area east to I-35 and then east to the South Extension, according to the project. Many homeowners in east Norman are not happy with plans to extend one Oklahoma turnpike directly through their neighborhoods. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. The first approved route is called the Tri-City Connector. It has a spur to the east, the Norman Spur, towards Newcastle and Goldsby. 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. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! "I just buried my dad two years ago out there. 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. 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. ACCESS Oklahoma's proposed map shows Libby and her family member's homes would be replaced by an off-ramp. About a dozen protesters, led by civil engineer Amy Cerato, showed up at the meeting to argue the expansion plan approved in January. A representative for ODOT will attend Norman's Ward 5 town hall next week to answers residents' questions. "The easement takes the rest of my 10 acres of land. No word yet on when construction on these routes will begin. From the release:Historically, OTA works from a five-year plan, which is much smaller in scope than the ACCESS Oklahoma program. Residents can make their voices heard about the turnpike extension Thursday night. The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) has spent the last year embroiled in several lawsuits, with plaintiffs alleging its plans for an imminent turnpike expansion project not only lacked transparency, but were illegal. You can opt-out at any time. 14-Year-Old Identified After Being Hit, Killed By Train In Pauls Valley, Oklahoma City Police Department Enforces New Bricktown Curfew, Okla. It will provide an alternate route to I-35 for traffic traveling between southern Oklahoma and eastern and northeastern Oklahoma. Here is a picture selection from our library of travel pictures across the United States. A fundamental rule of the Courts is to vindicate the rule of law and curb government overreach, from wherever and however it may come. 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. another added. These bills might have authorized the OTA to build the south extension. Attorney Robert Norman filed the lawsuit and one of two formal objections, and attorney Elaine Dowling filed the other objection. What [the OTA is] trying to argue is that the ending point down by Purcell is in the vicinity of Norman, which is where the endpoint of one of the enumerated turnpikes is supposed to be, Dowling said. The route will then connect with I-40 and go north on the Kickapoo Turnpike. Historical evidence shows that in the 1990s the OTA understood geography. >> I DIDNT COME OUT TO FIND OUT WHAT YOURE GOING TO DO FOR ME, I CAME TO FIND OUT WHAT -- HOW TO STOP THIS. I came out to find out how do we stop this. It's part of a $5 billion, 15-year long-range plan announced Tuesday that will install roadways to connect to nearby interstates 44, 40 and 35 using existing turnpikes to expand routes throughout the state, according to Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz. Both bills were rejected in the legislative process and never became law. "There is so much growth in that area between Moore and Norman, and most importantly, in terms of communities that came to us and wanted to make sure they don't get left out, was Newcastle, Blanchard and also Tuttle. We promise to never spam you. 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