The Oklahoma Transportation Commission recently approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges Plan for Fiscal Years 2027 to 2031 that includes nearly $950 million in scheduled upgrades to off-system county roads and bridges. Off-system roads and bridges are maintained by counties instead of the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT).
“ODOT is proud to partner with county commissioners to deliver infrastructure improvements that make a lasting difference in communities across Oklahoma,” Transportation Secretary and ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz said. “With the continued support of the Transportation Commission and the legislature, these investments will improve safety, enhance mobility and strengthen county road and bridge infrastructure for generations to come.”
The plan targets aging and deficient county infrastructure and will replace or rehabilitate 238 county bridges and improve 808 miles of county roadways over the next five years. Of the bridges, 105 are classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.
Projects are prioritized based on need, and funding is coordinated through a mix of state, federal, local and tribal sources, allowing counties to pool resources. The plan, a collaborative effort involving county governments and the state’s eight Circuit Engineering Districts, is reviewed and updated annually to reflect changing needs and funding availability.