Transportation

Many of us have been working from home for a few weeks now, and that time might extend into the future. With this newfound work situation comes distractions and uncertainty but also opportunities. Now is the perfect chance to gather the documents needed to obtain a REAL ID. These include proofs of citizenship, social security number and residence.

The Oklahoma Department of Public Safety (DPS) will soon begin issuing REAL ID at select DPS and tag agency locations in Oklahoma. For a list of the documents needed, frequently asked questions and to find a location near you, visit realid.ok.gov.

– Daniel Seitz, Jones PR

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) officially started construction on the Gilcrease Expressway extension in Tulsa, as part of the Driving Forward initiative.

The extension is a five-mile bridge that will connect L.L. Tisdale Parkway to Interstate 44 and complete the western loop around the Tulsa metro area. The project will help relieve traffic congestion during peak periods and provide a new and more direct route to city attractions and points of interest in Tulsa’s urban core.

Project completion is scheduled for 2022 with a total cost of $330 million. To read more about this project, visit www.PIKEPASS.com or www.drivingforwardok.com.

– Meaghan Hatch, Jones PR

Manhattan Construction, a privately held construction services firm is known for their high-quality and reliable work on notable health care projects.

“Manhattan is proud of our long-standing relationships with the finest health care providers in Oklahoma and are eager to expand our footprint across the state,” OKC Regional Vice President Craig Abbott said.

With offices in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Manhattan serves the needs in the state and remains as a strong partner amongst its communities. From micro hospitals for Integris at Del City and Council Crossing to MOB and Ambulatory Surgery Center for McBride, to on-call services at St. John, Manhattan is committed to partnering with the state’s leading health care providers.

– Kristen Fine, Jones PR

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) approved the Kickapoo Turnpike as the official name of the Driving Forward initiative’s Eastern Oklahoma Corridor construction project.

“The Kickapoo Tribe is humbled to have the new turnpike in our name,” Kickapoo Chairman David Pacheco Jr. said. “We appreciate our neighboring tribes, the Absentee Shawnee and the Citizen Potawatomi Nation, for also supporting the name.”

The Kickapoo Turnpike will connect interstates 40 and 44. It joins a list of turnpike names honoring Oklahoma’s Native American tribes. Names include the Chickasaw, Cherokee, Creek and Muskogee turnpikes.

To read more about this project, visit www.PIKEPASS.com or www.drivingforwardok.com.

– Meaghan Hatch, Jones PR