FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Press Release #25-042
ODOT streamlines operations with new maintenance yard
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation celebrated the opening of its new Overbrook Maintenance Yard in District 7 Friday morning, marking a major milestone in the agency’s long-term initiative to streamline operations and improve statewide service delivery.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony, held at the new site on US-77, featured remarks from ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz highlighting the facility’s strategic role in strengthening maintenance capabilities along one of Oklahoma’s most heavily traveled corridors.
Positioned along the I-35 corridor, the site will serve as the primary center for maintenance activities in south-central Oklahoma. The new Overbrook yard consolidates multiple existing locations, including Carter County, Love County and the I-35 Ardmore Interstate facilities, into one efficient, centralized operations hub.
The new facility is part of ODOT’s transition from a county-based operational model to one aligned with lane-mile responsibilities, a data-driven system that improves operational consistency statewide and maximizes manpower and equipment use. By centralizing operations at Overbrook, ODOT increases the ability to deliver safer, quicker and more reliable service especially during winter storms, major incidents and emergency repairs.
The facility expands regional materials capacity by an additional 2,500 tons and reduces travel time for crews and equipment along I-35, benefits that translate directly into fewer delays and improved roadway safety for the public. This initiative also supports ODOT’s goal of providing safer, more efficient and better-equipped workplaces for field crews. Combining multiple yards into one site improves workload balance, reduces logistical complexity and increases equipment availability.
Executive Director Gatz highlighted the broader statewide impact of ODOT’s consolidation program. “The Overbrook Maintenance Yard is a major milestone for ODOT,” Gatz said, “These projects advance our long-term strategy to manage resources efficiently and provide consistent service across all 77 counties.” He also underscored the agency’s commitment to investing in transportation infrastructure and supporting the workforce responsible for year-round roadway safety.
“This program is already delivering measurable financial benefits,” Gatz added, citing nearly $3 million saved through the recently completed District 4 Tonkawa project in Kay County, with more than $10 million in additional savings projected from ongoing efforts. He thanked District 7 staff and construction partner W.L. McNatt Construction for their collaboration and support. Upcoming consolidation projects are also underway in Wetumka in Hughes County and Sallisaw in Sequoyah County.
Following the ceremony, attendees toured the new facility.
The Overbrook Maintenance Yard is located at 1248 US-77 in Ardmore.
Ceremony celebrating the opening of the new Overbrook Maintenance Yard in District 7 from left: ODOT Assistant Director of Operations Taylor Henderson, ODOT Chief Engineer TJ Dill, ODOT Director of Operations Shawn Davis, ODOT State Maintenance Engineer Jon Arps, ODOT Executive Director Tim Gatz, Senator Jerry Alvord, District 7 Commissioner Paul Scott, District 7 Maintenance Engineer Cole Vonfeldt, District 7 Road Maintenance Supervisor Jennifer Robson, District 7 Construction Engineer Chris Fuhrmann, District 7 Transportation Manager Artie Hammon and District 7 Road Maintenance Supervisor Johnny Sullivan.
(Editors and News Directors: For questions, please call Oklahoma Department of Transportation Communications at 405-521-6000.)
