# Community Planning & Transportation Committee,  9/24/26

The City of Norman's Community Planning & Transportation Committee meeting on September 24, 2026, focused extensively on updates and procurement activities related to major transportation infrastructure projects. Key discussions included the ongoing Toby Keith Expressway projects, with a $75 million contract awarded to Allen Construction for the east-west connector segment, which involves right-of-way acquisitions, utility relocations, and bridge construction. Several other projects along the corridor, including turnpike bridges and frontage roads, were highlighted with upcoming bid awards scheduled for October 6, 2026, reflecting competitive bids under the engineer's estimates. The committee also discussed coordination with the City of Norman on road widening and drainage improvements, as well as future phases involving interchange reconstructions and flyover ramps. Additionally, a bid package for a panagraph charger project at the transit center was noted, with a contract award anticipated next month, supported by a grant from ACOG. The meeting also celebrated a clean triennial review for the city's transit agency, Embark Norman, which reported increased ridership in August 2026.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Transportation, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 24, 2026

### Sources
- [Community Planning & Transportation Committee,  9/24/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqD_gyZbI50) - CityOfNormanOK