South Extension Turnpike route near Norman to be unveiled soon
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Access Oklahoma's controversial "South Extension" Turnpike near Norman is getting closer to being revealed for a second time.
The original plans have been paused for more than two years due to legal battles that eventually landed at the State Supreme Court.
The Turnpike Authority won that case and is now moving forward with its revised route to expand Oklahoma's turnpike system.
The route is set to be released to the public by the end of September.
On Tuesday, Turnpike officials offered some clues as to what the new plan is, saying that the South Extension will be moving towards I-35, but not necessarily close to the interstate.
Over the past three months, the Turnpike Authority has received feedback from Oklahomans living in Cleveland and McClain Counties. They voiced their opinions on where the new route should go and why.
To view the South Extension Turnpike public comments report, click here.