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Two Pedestrians Killed Thursday in Accident on 412 East of I-35

Friday, December 16 by Lyman James

Two people are dead following a vehicle pedestrian collision that happened just after noon yesterday on US 412 just east of I35. That’s 7 miles north of Perry.Two vehicles were involved, including at 2009 Nissan Nissan driven by a 16 year old male from Enid and a 2009 Chevrolet Cruze. The identify of the... Read More.

Two killed in accident on I-35 near Billings Saturday night

Monday, April 18 by Lyman James

The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reports that two people were killed in an accident Saturday night on Interstate 35 near Billings in Noble County. Sources such as News on 6 in Tulsa state that the accident happened just after 5:30 p.m. A Ford F-150 was traveling northbound on I-35 before losing control and leaving the roadway to... Read More.

Northbound I-35 Traffic Detoured through Tonkawa

Tuesday, January 4 by Lyman James

All Northbound Interstate-35 traffic will be detoured through Tonkawa, until further notice, due to a vehicle wreck. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol and the Tonkawa Police Department reported the vehicle collision occurred, this morning, and expect the northbound lanes to be closed for quite some time until crews can work the accident and clear the... Read More.

I-35 to be resurfaced between Blackwell and Tonkawa

Tuesday, August 10 by Lyman James

Interstate 35 between Blackwell and Tonkawa is planned to be repaved. The Oklahoma Transportation Commission on Monday awarded nearly $6.6 million contract to Lemon Construction Co. out of Oklahoma City to resurface about 11 miles of Interstate 35 in Kay County. The project's set to start in early 2022. Areas resurfaced will be from just... Read More.

Commissioners approve resurfacing project for I-35 between Tonkawa and Blackwell

Friday, August 6 by Lyman James

At a meeting that was held Monday, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission discussed updates, approvals and contracts to various projects across the state.The commission voted to approve the annual update to the five-year County Improvements for Roads and Bridges plan. The plan includes $540 million for reconstruction or rehabilitation of 272 county bridges and improvements... Read More.

Construction on I-35 continues near Tonkawa

Monday, March 1 by Lyman James

Oklahoma Department of Transportation says to plan on construction along Interstate 35. I-35 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between U.S. 60 and State Highway 15 near Tonkawa. The speed limit is reduced in the work zone.This project contains a nearly $2 million contract awarded to Logos Construction Co., of Sapulpa. Project... Read More.

Ponca City woman driving under the influence collides with charter bus near Tonkawa

Friday, December 11 by Lyman James

TONKAWA, Okla. - A personal injury collision occurred at 11:51 p.m. Thursday evening on Interstate 35 near mile marker 216, approximately 1 mile north of Tonkawa in Kay County.Two vehicles were involved. Sierra Hanger, 22, of Ponca City was driving a 2011 Ford Fusion south bound in the north bound lanes. Donald Bohnert, 83,... Read More.

Road work beginning Monday on I-35 Salt Fork River Bridge near Tonkawa

Thursday, June 25 by Lyman James

Northbound and Southbound Interstate 35 will be narrowed down to one lane in each direction between U.S. 60(mm 214) west of Tonkawa and State Highway 15(mm 203) east of Billings in Kay County starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, June 29, going until further notice.According to the Ponca City News, bridge rehabilitation work will... Read More.

Southbound I-35 Remains Narrowed Near Blackwell For Construction

Friday, January 17 by Lyman James

Southbound I-35 from the rest area at mm 226 and State Highway 11 (mm 222) at Blackwell will remain narrowed down to one lane through January for ongoing bridge work over Doe Creek.Motorists travelling in the given area are advised to expect lane shifts, should plan for delays and use caution when in the... Read More.