The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Board awarded a $75.4 million contract Tuesday to build a new interchange connecting U.S. Interstate 44, the Toby Keith Expressway and State Highway 37 near Newcastle, part of a push to complete the new turnpike’s alignment between I-44 and U.S. Interstate 35.
OTA Director of Engineering Darian Butler presented both winning bids to the Board. A joint venture between Allen and Shell won the $75.4 million contract for the interchange, coming in about 1.6% below the engineer’s estimate after four companies bid on the project.
The work includes new bridges and ramps connecting I-44, 24th Street and SH37, along with service roads and mainline construction.
