Oklahoma – At its Monday meeting, the Oklahoma Transportation Commission approved the County Improvements for Roads and Bridges (CIRB) Plan for Fiscal Years 2026 to 2030. The updated five-year plan allocates nearly $930 million toward critical upgrades to county roads and bridges across all 77 Oklahoma counties, focusing on infrastructure outside the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s (ODOT) direct jurisdiction.
A significant new addition to the plan is a $12.5 million project funded in part by Congressionally Directed Spending. This project will reconstruct five miles of Oswalt Road and replace a bridge in Love County, underscoring the continued investment in rural infrastructure.
Established by the Oklahoma Legislature, the CIRB Plan addresses aging and deficient county infrastructure by prioritizing projects that replace or rehabilitate bridges and improve roadway conditions. Over the next five years, the plan targets the replacement or rehabilitation of 230 county bridges—including 82 classified as structurally deficient or functionally obsolete—and upgrades 422 miles of county roads.
“ODOT appreciates the Transportation Commission’s continued support and the Legislature’s commitment to strengthening the county road network,” said ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz. “We’re proud to partner with county commissioners across Oklahoma to deliver these critical infrastructure projects. They will enhance safety, improve mobility and support economic development statewide.”
Administered by ODOT, the CIRB Plan is a collaborative effort involving county governments and the state’s eight Circuit Engineering Districts. Projects are prioritized based on need, with funding coordinated through a mix of state, federal, local, and tribal sources. This cooperative approach enables counties to pool resources for large-scale improvements that might otherwise be difficult to finance independently.
Since its inception in 2006, the CIRB Plan has been instrumental in upgrading the safety and condition of Oklahoma’s county road system. The plan undergoes annual review and updates to respond to evolving infrastructure needs and funding availability.
Plan highlights for 2026–2030 include:
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Cherokee County: Nearly $5 million for bridge replacement over Petitt Creek near Park Hill and realignment of Indian Road.
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Pottawatomie County: $4.8 million for bridge replacement and widening of 4 miles of Moccasin Trail Road.
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Harmon County: $12.5 million project to reconstruct 8 miles of E. 1550 Road from SH-30 to N. 1790 Road.
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Woodward County: $3 million to continue reconstruction of 2.5 miles of E. County Road from S. County Road 199 to S. County Road 196.
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Love County: $12.5 million to reconstruct 5 miles of Oswalt Road and replace a bridge in Ardmore, supported by Congressionally Directed Spending funds.
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Ottawa County: $7.2 million road and bridge improvements on S. 520 Road and E. 120 Road, including a new bridge over Coal Creek in Miami.
The CIRB Plan continues to serve as a vital tool for Oklahoma’s infrastructure development, strengthening the state’s transportation network and fostering economic growth throughout its counties.
