Oklahoma Department of Transportation

Just like a real tornado, a twister made for the big screen can disrupt traffic. But when the weather chaos is on film, the roadway closures and detours are all controlled. For Universal Studios Hollywood new production “Twisters,” Paul Green, our Central Plains Construction Management Group Manager, worked closely with the company and Oklahoma Department of Transportation to create detour routes and #roadway closures to minimize traffic impacts surrounding #Oklahoma highways. Read more: https://ow.ly/9bFP50SGcrY

🚧 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🚧 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Safety Manager to lead and manage the Employee Safety Program for District 3, covering 11 counties in the central and south-central regions of Oklahoma. This pivotal role ensures the safety and well-being of our valued employees, driving initiatives to maintain a safe working environment across our district. If you are passionate about promoting safety and have a proven track record in safety management, we want to hear from you. Come join us in making Oklahoma's roads and highways safer for everyone. Apply Here: https://ow.ly/bHI750SCmEA

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation is improving safety on more than 100 miles of rural roads in 15 counties across the state through their Rural Two-Lane Advancement and Management Plan (RAAMP). The Bureau team was pleased to work with them on five loans that are helping deliver the projects years earlier than without financing. The last three loans recently closed, read the release: https://lnkd.in/eeAmAb45 ODOT used the Bureau's Rural Project Initiative (https://lnkd.in/enCtMAHA) to secure loans at half the Treasury rate and for amounts up to 49 percent of eligible project costs. The state map below shows the counties where the projects are located. Check out the fact sheet: https://lnkd.in/eh5eg3PZ #ruralcommunities #safety #innovativeprojectdelivery #ruralroads

Check out this press release from the U.S. Department of Transportation on recently approved federal loans benefitting rural Oklahoma: https://ow.ly/EePn50SuPAQ

ODOT is hiring a full-time Transportation Customer Specialist. This position is located at our Central office in OKC under the General Counsel Division. Applications will be accepted through July 15. Learn more and apply here: https://ow.ly/N39m50StcrN

Don't leave trash on the trail and save the big blue whale! 🐳 Congrats to Marvin Welsh, a Delaware County 8th grader, for winning second place in the 6th through 8th grade division in the State Trash Poster contest. Marvin is featured in the 2024 calendar as July! #Keepourlandgrand

Oklahoma's Department of Transportation's Central office is looking to add a new Public Information Officer to the Strategic Communications team! If you or someone you know has experience in Media and Public Relations follow the link below to apply: https://ow.ly/4JNT50Ss0Gs

Do you have a deep understanding of social media platforms and digital analytics? Come work with ODOT! We are currently hiring a full-time Social Media Coordinator to work along side our Strategic Communications team. Interested or know someone perfect for the job? Apply here: https://ow.ly/UJlz50Ss0f8

OKC: As of 11:30 a.m. eastbound I-44 (runs north) is narrowed between N.W. 23rd St. and N.W. 36th St. due to a crash. Drivers should avoid the area and locate an alternate route or expect major delays. Ramps remain open.

OKC: Eastbound I-44 (runs north) is narrowed between N.W. 23rd St. and N.W. 36th St. due to a crash. Drivers should avoid the area and locate an alternate route or expect major delays.