Another way in and out of Newcastle. Better connections to work, health care, and the places we need to go. Infrastructure that helps our community keep up with growth. That’s what today’s groundbreaking for the Toby Keith Expressway Interchange means for Newcastle. This morning, Mayor Karl Nail and city representatives joined Governor Kevin Stitt, U.S. Senator James Lankford, Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation Tim Gatz, and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Executive Director Joe Echelle to mark the beginning of this important project. “So for this turnpike coming along, it couldn't have come along at a better time in the life of Newcastle,” Mayor Nail said. For residents, another connection matters—especially when a bridge closure makes getting into or out of town difficult. With more people calling Newcastle home and the upcoming Chickasaw Nation health facility expected to bring jobs and families to our community, we need roads that can handle what’s ahead. “We've worked very hard over the last 20, 25 years investing in our infrastructure to make sure we're prepared for the growth that is coming,” Mayor Nail said. The new interchange will connect I-44, US-62, SH-37, and the future Toby Keith Expressway, giving residents more options for getting where they need to go. And we’ve worked to make sure the project reflects the community it serves. The city partnered with the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority and Poe & Associates on bridge designs and details that will honor Newcastle. Thank you to our state leaders, transportation partners, and everyone helping move this project forward. This is an investment in the people who live here today and the families who will call Newcastle home for generations to come.

PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE: WATER OUTAGE FINAL UPDATE (3:40 PM) Water service is being turned on now UPDATE (2:21 PM) Water service will be interrupted from NE 34th Street to NE 24th Street for approximately 3 hours. ORIGINAL POST (1:48 PM) Newcastle Public Works will be shutting off the 2-inch water main near NW 34th Street and N. Portland Avenue after a contractor damaged the line. Crews are on their way to assess the damage and begin repairs. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.