April 14 Public Meeting Set for Northeast Oklahoma County Loop Design Alignment

OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (April 4, 2016) — The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is hosting a community public meeting on Thursday, April 14 to present the design alignment for the Northeast Oklahoma County Loop. The loop will link I-40 and I-44 (Turner Turnpike) in Eastern Oklahoma County. As part of the Driving Forward plan, this project will provide an enhanced transportation corridor to connect Eastern Oklahoma County to vital intersections in response to the need for increased road safety and reduction of traffic congestion.

The proposed design alignment for the Northeast Oklahoma County Loop will provide the public additional information regarding the alignment adjustments, interchange locations selected, and a decision on the connection to I-44 (Turner).

In short, three topics will be addressed:

1. Alignment Adjustments

2. Interchange locations selected

3. Connection to I-44

At this come and go meeting, engineers and right-of-way experts will be available from 6 to 8 p.m. to answer questions and receive comments from the community on the design alignment.

OTA Eastern Oklahoma County Public Meeting Thursday, April 14, 2016 6 - 8 p.m. Harrah Church 101 S. Dobbs Rd. Harrah, Okla.

There will not be a public presentation or hearing at this meeting. Individuals will have the ability to speak one-on-one with engineers and right-of-way experts.