It is important to note that even an adjusted South Extension turnpike will still be unauthorized and illegal as explained in the discussion on the rest of this page. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News 9 delivered right to your inbox! Corporation Commission Approves Measure To Examine Fuel Cost Recovery Charges From 2021 Winter Storm, Wellness Watch: Working An Exercise Routine Into Your Daily Schedule, Driver In Deadly Hit-And-Run Identified By Tulsa Police, Tulsa Police Shoot, Kill Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Firing At Officers, Oklahoma House Votes To Pass Domestic Abuse Survivors Sentencing Bill. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. The turnpike is offered as a solution The amount of impervious surface created by this turnpike will prevent adequate recharge of the underground water table one of the key reasons East Norman is zoned to prevent homesteads on anything less than 10 acres. Two of the 35 locations do address Norman, but the lawyers said the proposed routes go much further than the authorized areas. 99 in the PDF below. This will lead to increased wildfires and eventually, dry wells. Buried my mom just before that. You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. KIE:LE THAT FEELING TONIGHT WAS E ONOF PASSION AND ANGER. ODOT and OTA have eminent domain over the land, but officials said the proposed map is the least impactful to homeowners, business owners and the environment. "We understand the concern and questions that many of our citizens have and we will do everything we can to make sure this process is fair for our citizens of Cleveland County," his prepared statement reads. The map also shows this road near her home would be destroyed along with a nearby corner market. What do we do?" Cerato said she is ready to provide the commission with information and maps on alternative routes that would do less damage. IT WAS A FULL HOUSE TONIGHT. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Viewpoint: Proposed turnpike could harm Oklahoma wildlife, water, Viewpoint: Proposed turnpike could harm Oklahoma wildlife, water, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. Why would legislation be sought back then for the south extension if the statute already authorized it as the OTA now claims? ODOT and the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority revealed plansto extend the Kickapoo Turnpike 29 miles south from I-40 to connect to I-35 near Purcell Tuesday in addition to other projects. Cerato, however, questioned why flight records showed planes on Saturday flying over only the preliminary routes and why the authority is already hiring consultants to begin design work. One unofficial estimate of the human toll includes the destruction of 227 homes, 306 other structures (buildings and barns), and 349 individual parcels of land, and depreciation of the value of 1,910 homes and 814 other buildings within half a mile of this proposed roadway not destroyed but negatively affected. I do not want to lose my home, and I refuse to believe that a government that was created to protect me could do me and others so much harm," Freudiger said. It also alleges the acts of the OTA will cause irreparable harm and injury if the agency isnt compelled to fully abide by its legal duties and the due process rights of residents. This turnpike will create unprecedented pollution from vehicle traffic and roadway runoff directly into the Lake Thunderbird watershed, polluting the drinking water for nearly half a million people and water that wildlife relies on equally. Does the blue line look like a route between Mustang and Tuttle and then easterly across the river to Norman to you? What [the OTA is] trying to argue is that the ending point down by Purcell is in the vicinity of Norman, which is where the endpoint of one of the enumerated turnpikes is supposed to be, Dowling said. "I just buried my dad two years ago out there. January 18, 2023 the US Bureau of Reclamation formally denied the Oklahoma Turnpike Authorities application for the proposed South Extension turnpike route to cross federal land in two locations.As a result of the USBRs denial, OTA issued a statement to stakeholders saying, The decision will require OTA modify the direction of the proposed alignment of the South Extension turnpike to avoid USBR fee title land.. "My biggest concern is that the people of Cleveland County are treated fairly.". Updated May 6 at 1:03 p.m. Public input is also welcome. A map highlighting the proposed new Access Oklahoma turnpike extensions. I have a commitment to do that. Take a look for yourself. East Norman resident Libby Ross said the private road she lives on will be affected. 3 Proposed Turnpike Routes Approved By ODOT Monday, July 11th 2022, 1:35 pm By: News 9 OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma Department of Transportation's "We are more than just dots on a map. The plan is called ACCESS Oklahoma. This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: Norman residents address Oklahoma Turnpike Authority over expansion, plans to destroy hundreds of homes to make way for new toll roads, Oklahoma state Senate passes bill seeking details on Kickapoo Turnpike expansion, Norman residents rally at Oklahoma Capitol in turnpike protest, Norman residents address Oklahoma Turnpike Authority over expansion, Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. A fundamental rule of the Courts is to vindicate the rule of law and curb government overreach, from wherever and however it may come. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. A representative for ODOT will attend Norman's Ward 5 town hall next week to answers residents' questions. Purcell, Norman differ in opinion of proposed toll road Oklahoma City, OK 53 Sunny 0% MORE Advertisement Norman town hall draws hundreds with strong opinions on proposed turnpike But over in Purcell, the turnpike is being met with more enthusiasm Share Updated: 6:46 PM CST Mar 4, 2022 Infinite Scroll Enabled Alyse Jones Reporter Norman resident David Freudiger said the turnpike route would run directly over his house. Please refer to the listed links below for information regarding the announcement and map of the proposed construction from the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. The construction includes a new east-west turnpike from the I-44 Moore-Norman-Oklahoma City area east to I-35 and then east to the South Extension, according to the project. >> Related: Backlash growing to state of Oklahomas new turnpike plan. O' Leary said the board meeting Tuesday was informative. Quite simply put, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority can only build and operate turnpikes laid out in 69-1705 paragraph (e). You may login with either your assigned username or your e-mail address. Oral argumentsdiscussed this topic at the supreme court on November 28, 2022.Supreme Court Justice: Wasnt there a bill in 1999 submitted to the legislature to create the south extension in basically the same direction that you seek today that failed in the legislature? The OTA attorney: Yes your honor.. Stacy said his concern is for fair treatment of county residents. The proposed expansion would be largely in Cleveland County. Newson6.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, ', Death toll keeps rising in Greece's deadliest train crash, Zachariah Anderson murder trial: Defense opening statement (part 1), New hunting and fishing license year begins in Montana, LeBron James, DeAaron Fox, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander injury updates and NBA playoff race, Mother pleads for justice in Christmas Eve double homicide, Strong storms, high winds cause damage in Madison Township. Camera and gas buttons will take you directly to that section on the location's information page. Our road maps show exits, available travel plazas and rest area information, food and gas options, and State officials say this southern extension will give drivers easier access to the southeast metro. It includes interchanges at Franklin Rd, Alameda Drive, SH-9, Etowah Rd, US-77, and I-35. >> THEY ARE SAYING THAT THEY ARE NOT GOING TO [INDISCERNIBLE] I HAVE GOT ALL KINDS OF FAMILY THERE. Gatz also reminded residents ACCESS Oklahoma is a $5 billion program to be carried out over 15 years. From street and road map to high-resolution satellite imagery of Kickapoo Turnpike. Remember: Go Online Before You Go On The Road! Keep up-to-date with everything that happens in your world. On January 18th, the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation denied OTAs application to cross two sections of The location of the turnpike would effectively cut off access to Lake Thunderbird creating a desert island of sorts for wildlife bounded by Interstate 35, I-240, State Highway 9 and the new turnpike. There are better engineering routes that will be less impactful to people.. More than 400 showed up Thursday night to try and stop a turnpike from being built in Cleveland County. The protesters said the plan, called ACCESS Oklahoma, was poorly thought out, has no threshold on how many lost homes is too many, and offers insufficient study on the impact to the areas environment, water systems and eco-system. (405)8723000 | Fax (405)8720330. Turnpikeinfo.com is not affiliated with any government agency. Contact him at slackmeyer@oklahoman.com. The turnpike will destroy this for people living in Slaughterville, Lexington, Norman and Moore for this generation and the next. The OTA said it will continue as planned with engineering and environmental surveys for the three contested routes, and it will continue negotiations with residents who have approached the agency about selling their property but, it said those activities will come out of its General Fund, not from the recent credit line. "There is so much growth in that area between Moore and Norman, and most importantly, in terms of communities that came to us and wanted to make sure they don't get left out, was Newcastle, Blanchard and also Tuttle. And the clear legislative intent is that they are no longer authorized to build them, and they cant do this., Violation of legal duties, obligations and rights argument. 14-Year-Old Identified After Being Hit, Killed By Train In Pauls Valley, Oklahoma City Police Department Enforces New Bricktown Curfew, Okla. News9.com is proud to provide Oklahomans with timely and relevant news and information, (Source: Pike Off OTA .) The lawyers argue if the OTA wanted these new proposed routes, it wouldve had to have been done in 1989 when the OTA executed that single bond issue. The OTA has a phone hotline, 844-562-2237 or online at accessoklahoma.com under the connect menu. This turnpike will destroy the most important wildlife corridor in Cleveland County. Mindy Ragan Wood, The Norman Transcript, Okla. Chicago Mayor Lightfoot ousted; Vallas, Johnson in runoff, King asks Duke and Duchess of Sussex to move out of Frogmore so Prince Andrew can move in, Biden Mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene With 1 Simple Hand Gesture, A Nebraska high-school cheerleader competed on her own after the rest of her squad quit. Feb. 23Norman residents will see the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority expand connections to existing turnpikes and a new turnpike, the agency said Tuesday. This 15-year, long-range plan provides the agency flexibility in planning, scheduling and construction and represents better opportunities to engage the public well in advance of future turnpike projects.. Please support his work and that of other Oklahoman journalists by purchasing a subscription today at subscribe.oklahoman.com. "Mr. Tim Gatz, Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation, really summed it up well for me today when he said that the scale and impact of ACCESS Oklahoma is similar to President Eisenhower's Interstate Bill in 1956," he said. He is an award-winning reporter, columnist and author who covers downtown Oklahoma City, urban development and economics for The Oklahoman. Gene Love, chairman of the turnpike authority commission, and Tim Gatz, secretary for transportation, promised to give serious consideration to Ceratos suggestions though they did not answer any of the questions asked during her presentation. Just imagine what the area around the Kirkpatrick Turnpike in north Oklahoma City looked like 20 years ago. Please check back often for updates. Reached for comment, a spokesperson for the OTA said the agency has received a copy of the petition and is evaluating it. They said they have time to work with affected property owners and be more mindful of concerns. Eastern Oklahoma County residents got a firsthand look Thursday at the final route of the proposed turnpike loop in their area. Stacy said he did not second the motion because he wanted more information on the proposed engineering firm before supporting it. WildCare admits over 7,200 injured, ill and orphaned native wild animals each year. They knew the statute did not allow construction of a turnpike through east Norman to Purcell. She said 75 houses are currently for sale in Norman. The agency also committed to requesting judicial validation from the Oklahoma Supreme Court before selling bonds to fund turnpike construction. It only takes looking at a map to see that 69 OS 1705(e)(28) in no way describes the OTAs proposed south extension. Be among the first to get breaking news, weather, and general news updates from News on 6 delivered right to your inbox! The pollution, noise, and stress this will create will likely make the location untenable for the work we do and have been doing since 1984. Related: New Routes For Turnpikes Could Be Up For Final Vote Monday. Some in the proposed construction area, however, feel the road will destroy businesses, existing roads and homes they've lived in for decades. The proposed expansion Gatz said the taking of peoples properties through eminent domain is taken seriously as is the impact of new turnpikes on the environment. another added.>> Related coverage: Oklahoma Turnpike Authority announces long-term $5 billion plan"I didn't come out tonight to find out what you're going to do for me. There are four turnpikes in the Oklahoma Turnpike Enabling Act that were part of a turnpike package authorized by the legislature in 1987. Yet this is exactly the route the South Extension would take.. Map of the Kickapoo Turnpike, including exits, toll locations and available plazas and rest areas. It will provide an alternate route to I-35 for traffic traveling between southern Oklahoma and eastern and northeastern Oklahoma. Corporation Commission Approves Measure To Examine Fuel Cost Recovery Charges From 2021 Winter Storm, Wellness Watch: Working An Exercise Routine Into Your Daily Schedule, Driver In Deadly Hit-And-Run Identified By Tulsa Police, Tulsa Police Shoot, Kill Man Accused Of Breaking Into Home, Firing At Officers, Oklahoma House Votes To Pass Domestic Abuse Survivors Sentencing Bill. No word yet on when construction on these routes will begin. another added. Cerato said she is ready to provide the commission with information and maps on alternative routes that would do less damage. The approved routes are highlighted in Item No. NORMAN CYIT COUNCILMAN PUTTING ON THE TOWNHALL TO GIVE UPSET RESIDENTS A CHANCE TO VOICE THEIR FRUSTRATIONS. The Authority intends to request the first $200 million in bonds from the Oklahoma Council on Bond Oversight at Once this is done, this level of destruction and permanent land degradation cannot be undone.. She said the turnpike expansion as planned will cut through wetlands, varying elevations, a unique rose rock geological formation and the Lake Thunderbird watershed. The map also shows this road near her home Im asking you to put the brakes on this project. I came out to find out how do we stop this. She said the support she got from other teams was 'overwhelming. Residents can make their voices heard about the turnpike extension Thursday night. WebThis turnpike connects Wichita Falls, Texas to Lawton, Chickasha, and Oklahoma City. He further urged concerned residents to contact the turnpike authority. "There is a chance for all three of our homes to be displaced.". "We want to allow people to start very early and to be transparent. Those projects are not first on the list. In Pike Off OTAs protest brief, attorney Robert Norman explains that section 28 does not authorize a turnpike alignment that would start in the City [limits] of Purcell, run northeasterly through rural Cleveland County, continue northerly through virtually the entirety of East Norman, including Lake Thunderbird, and then finally meet with the proposed East-West Connector in far Northeast Norman at Indian Hills Road. The proposed turnpike presented by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Feb. 26 is aggressive, destructive and unnecessary. The projects will be paid for with bonds and "revenue will not be diverted from other state priorities," a release reads. The Council of Bond Oversight met Wednesday morning to review the OTAs request for a $200 million revolving line of credit. Each home represents the foundation, the hopes and the dreams of a family.". The tri-city area wanted to make sure whatever connection we worked up, that they be included, because they really felt like it would benefit their city," she said. It alleges a failure to perform feasibility and impact studies, though an engineering firm contracted with the OTA said environmental impact studies will happen before property acquisition. Program managers continued to stress that the state is only a little more than a week into a 15-year program with many more steps to go before any homes get taken. The second approved route is called the East-West Connector. NORMAN, Oklahoma - The Norman City Council echoed residents' unhappiness with the state's plan to expand the Kickapoo Turnpike through their neighborhoods. Select an exit, travel plaza, toll plaza or other location from the map, or use the location list to get information and a close-up map of that location, plus any nearby gas stations. PIKE OFF OTA, Inc., is a grassroots 501 (c )(4) organization, we do not endorse nor support political candidates with monetary or in-kind contributions. 14-Year-Old Identified After Being Hit, Killed By Train In Pauls Valley, Oklahoma City Police Department Enforces New Bricktown Curfew, Okla. Select a location to view maps, info, available gas and camera data, and weather conditions. While we speak for wildlife, we are equally concerned about the thousands of people who will have their homes needlessly destroyed, become displaced and/or lose the investments they have made in their homes and properties. The route will then connect with I-40 and go north on the Kickapoo Turnpike. View an aerial flyover of the prospective path of destruction on Pike Off OTAs YouTube page: Click here to view the Norman City Council Candidates for Ward 5 Run-off Election on April 4th, 2023. WOODBRIDGE, N.J. (AP) Residents of low-income communities in New Jersey that would get a second gas-fired power plant nearby are urging the governor to halt the project. Oklahoma Citys population, meanwhile, has grown by 101,055 people since 2010. State officials said during a news conference Tuesday that the plan, which is called Advancing and Connecting Communities and Economies Safely Statewide "I just buried my dad two years ago out there. The ACCESS Oklahoma South Extension turnpike is a proposed 19 mile stretch of new construction. There is no sound engineering justification for these proposed routes, Cerato said. Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Plan Please refer to the listed links below for information regarding the announcement and map of the proposed construction from the Cerato reminded the commission that displaced families will have a tough time finding a new home due to an ongoing housing shortage. It has a spur to the east, the Norman Spur, towards Newcastle and Goldsby. Please refer to our. We promise to never spam you. Following a lawsuit filed by opponents of ACCESS Oklahoma Turnpike projects, the council in charge of approving bonds granted the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority $200 million dollars but the money comes with conditions. It is only the OTA that is directionally challenged. I think some of the things she brings up are the things the turnpike authority considers when doing any upgrade of the network.. Get free map for your website. Mindy Wood covers City Hall news and notable court cases for The Transcript. Everyone is better off when they have access to nature, clean air and clean water, and caring for and about wildlife makes humanity more humane. This section of the statute describes: A new turnpike and bridge or any parts thereof from a point in the vicinity of the city of Mustang southerly across the South Canadian River to the H.E. 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