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Crumbling Crosstown

Old Crosstown

  • Built in 1965
  • Cost $12.25 million
  • Six lanes wide
  • Designed to carry 76,000 cars a day
  • Five downtown access points

New Crosstown

  • Completion date 2012
  • Estimated cost $557 million
  • Ten lanes wide
  • Designed to carry 173,000 cars a day
  • Twelve downtown access points

Federal Funding Cuts Could Delay Oklahoma Bridge Repairs, Crosstown Construction Video included

The Oklahoma Transportation Commission has approved an 8-year construction plan, but cuts to federal highway funds could jeopardize the plans to repair the state's ailing bridges and construction on the next phases of the new Interstate 40 Crosstown in Oklahoma City.

Read ODOT's 8-Year Plan  More>>

Frustrated Drivers Anxiously Await New I-40 Crosstown Video included

After hundreds of emergency bridge repairs along the crumbling Oklahoma City I-40 Crosstown, numerous Oklahoma drivers said they are fed up. More>>

I-40 Gets Emergency Repair

Interstate 40 was shut down Saturday for an emergency repair. More>>

I-40 Narrowed to One Lane at Classen Boulevard

Westbound I-40 has been temporarily narrowed to one lane at Classen Boulevard for emergency bridge repairs. More>>

Hole Repaired in Crosstown Bridge

Two lanes of westbound Interstate 40 will be closed through rush hour so crews can repair a hole in the Crosstown Expressway. More>>

Group Wants to Derail Crosstown Video included

A group of supporting local rail passenger service is speaking out against the new Crosstown Expressway. More>>

Crosstown Construction Could Slow Emergency Response Video included

In a business where every second counts, EMSA admits the Crosstown construction is causing some delays. More>>

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6 Murder Counts Filed in Multiple Homicide Case

A former Marine faces six counts of first-degree murder in the fatal shootings of four people whose bodies were found inside a burning house. More>>

Slain Dentist's Father-in-Law Waives Extradition

An Oklahoma man accused of hiring his handyman to kill a North Dakota dentist has waived extradition and will be returned to North Dakota to face a charge of conspiracy to commit murder. More>>

Operation HealthCare: Global Health

All this week News On 6 reporter Ashli Sims has been following the health care reform bill. More>>

Cop Impersonator Sexually Assaults Woman

Oklahoma City police are seeking the public's help to find a man accused of impersonating a police officer. More>>

Funeral Held for Son of Doctor Accused of Murder

Friends and family gathered today to remember a 9-year-old Nichols Hill boy who was allegedly killed by his father. More>>

Norman Prevention, Treatment Facility Could Shut Down

A state run mental health and substance abuse treatment facility may be forced to close its doors in the midst of the state budget crisis. More>>

OU Library Institutes 'Gotcha!' Program

University of Oklahoma is trying to encourage students to keep a close eye on what's near and dear to them. Students are learning those lessons through the "Gotcha!" program. More>>

Former Medical Examiner Investigator to Stand Trial on Sexual Battery Charge

The former chief investigator at the Oklahoma State Medical Examiner's Office accused of inappropriately touching a fellow employee will stand trial on a sexual battery charge. More>>

Metro Musician Provides Harp Therapy

A local musician is offering her own form of health care to those in need. She's using her harp and its soothing melody to help patients at a metro hospital. More>>

The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree To Stop In Tulsa

This year's U.S. Capitol Christmas tree will be making a stop in Tulsa on Sunday afternoon.

Capitol Christmas Tree 2009 More>>

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