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OTA Finalizes Revised South Extension Route Affecting About 75 Homes

The route shifts west after federal objections near Lake Thunderbird, with homeowner meetings set this week.

Overview

  • OTA unveiled the alignment during a closed, livestreamed meeting outlining the South Extension corridor.
  • The route lies roughly two miles west of the 2022 proposal after Lake Thunderbird concerns, running between 48th–60th in Norman and 60th–72nd in Noble.
  • The roadway will link to the East‑West Connector at Franklin Road and extend about 19 miles with four interchanges.
  • OTA estimates taking about 75 homes and says no schools or businesses are affected, noting the figure could change as design advances.
  • Three open houses start Wednesday in Norman and Noble as Pike Off OTA vows continued resistance; officials project completion by 2034 with costs exceeding $1 billion.