The Oklahoma Department of Transportation announced it, and its design-build team, had begun work on the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge replacement project.
Work to replace the 80-year-old bridge between Bryan and Marshall counties over Lake Texoma started Sept. 10. The more than $408 million project will improve the safety and reliability of the corridor that connects Oklahoma, northern Texas and southern Arkansas, officials said.
“Today, we celebrate long-awaited promises delivered for a stronger, more connected future for this region, its communities and the many residents and visitors who rely on this bridge,” Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation and ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz said. “This monumental project represents what we can accomplish when we come together with a shared commitment to building a stronger state and a stronger future for those who come after us. Additionally, a project of this scope and magnitude would never be possible without the generous financial contributions of a significant federal grant and the unwavering support of Governor Stitt, our legislature and many state partners. Thank you for your commitment to strengthen Oklahoma’s economy and provide safer, more reliable transportation along this critical multi-region corridor.”
The project is funded through a combination of federal and state dollars, including a $124 million Large Bridge Project award through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s Bridge Investment Program.
“The replacement of the US-70 Roosevelt Bridge is exactly the type of project the Federal Highway Administration is excited to support modernizing critical infrastructure, enhancing public safety and maintaining vital economic lifelines for local communities,” Sean McMaster, administrator of the United States Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration, said. “By leveraging targeted federal funding like the Bridge Investment Program alongside strong state partnerships, this project replaces an 80-year-old structure with a modern design built for generations, ensuring long-term reliability and growth for Oklahoma.”