Media Advisory *UPDATED EVENT AGENDA Officials to cut ribbon on I-40 Douglas Blvd. interchange project

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

*UPDATED EVENT AGENDA Officials to cut ribbon on I-40 Douglas Blvd. interchange project

The City of Midwest City and the Oklahoma Department of Transportation, along with the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce, invite members of the media to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the I-40/Douglas Blvd. Interchange, designated as the U.S. Senator James Inhofe Interchange. The event marks the completion of a more than $170 million reconstruction project that included a new interchange and widening six miles of I-40.

The late Sen. Inhofe, along with the Oklahoma congressional delegation, supported the award of a $51 million federal INFRA grant in June 2021. Sen. Inhofe, who passed away in July 2024, was a long-time Oklahoma politician who served in the U.S. Senate and was recognized for his focus on infrastructure, national defense and energy.

Wednesday, March 11
2 p.m.
S. Douglas Blvd. Bridge over I-40

The ribbon cutting will include remarks from ODOT officials and local dignitaries followed by media availability. Expected speakers include:

Tim Gatz, Oklahoma Secretary of Transportation and ODOT Executive Director
Molly Rapert, Daughter of the late Sen. Inhofe
*U.S. Senator James Lankford's Office
State Senator Brenda Stanley, Chairwoman of Veterans and Military Affairs Committee
Matt Dukes, City of Midwest City Mayor
Christy Gillenwater, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Oklahoma Chamber of Commerce

Parking is available on southbound S. Douglas Blvd. up to the westbound I-40 on-ramp. Attendees can access parking from S.E. 29th St. Staff will be available to direct attendees toward event location.

NOTE: This is an outdoor event and will occur rain or shine. Attendees are encouraged to dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear. Some cover will be provided with tents on site, but a delayed start is possible if lightning is detected in the area.

Last Modified on Mar 10, 2026