Oklahoma begins $408 million replacement of 81-year-old Lake Texoma bridge

 Oklahoma is set to replace the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma with a modern four-lane bridge, an ambitious project worth over $408 million. Construction has recently commenced and is expected to take about three years, with a target completion date in fall 2029. Notably, the current bridge will remain open for traffic throughout this period, enhancing safety and travel capacity across state lines. Oklahoma is set to replace the Roosevelt Bridge over Lake Texoma with a modern four-lane bridge, an ambitious project worth over $408 million. Construction has recently commenced and is expected to take about three years, with a target completion date in fall 2029. Notably, the current bridge will remain open for traffic throughout this period, enhancing safety and travel capacity across state lines.