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Improvements to US-259 in Hochatown 

JP 34333(04)

Please click the link below for the September 2024 project update meeting summary
SUMMARY: JP 34333(04) US-259 in McCurtain County

Hochatown Timeline

Where When
Monthly Office Hours  
Hochatown Town Hall  
101 Rock Oak Ln
Hochatown, OK 74728
1st Wednesday of Every Month 
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Pop Up Booth  
Hochatown Tree Lighting Community Event  
9983 US-259
Hochatown, OK 74728
Saturday, December 7, 2024 
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Walking Audit (Sponsored by AARP and SRTPO)
Hochatown Town Hall 
101 Rock Oak Lane
Hochatown, OK 74728
Tuesday, November 25, 2024 
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Project Update Meeting  
Hochatown First Assembly 
9512 N US Highway 259
Hochatown, OK 74728
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Open House  
Chapel of the Pines Hochatown 
9275 N US-259
Hochatown, OK 74728
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Public Meeting  
Crystal Forest Venue 
263 Crooked Oak Lane
Broken Bow, OK 74728
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Community Outreach Event 
Broken Bow Senior High School 
1001 S. Park Drive 
Broken Bow, OK 74728 
Thursday, October 27, 2022 
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Contact:

Should you have any questions regarding this project, please email environment@odot.org, or call 405-325-3269 and leave a detailed message.

Project Update Focus

Walkability: ODOT is proposing to incorporate sidewalks and crosswalks to improve walkability and pedestrian safety. Additionally, medians are proposed to increase safety at crosswalks.

Parking: Community parking areas are proposed to provide additional parking opportunities and enhance walkability in Hochatown.

Aesthetics: ODOT will continue to collaborate with the community about ways to incorporate the unique feeling of Hochatown in the project design.

Please click the image below for project overview map

US-259 Project Background

ODOT, in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), proposed to make improvements to US-259 between SH-259A South and Golf Course Road in Hochatown, Oklahoma. The state highway system in this area is not functioning in a way that serves the current needs, and especially, the future needs of the ever-changing region. ODOT recommended adding lanes to the highway to handle more traffic through the community. The purpose of this improvement is to increase safety and operation along US-259.

During initial public outreach and preliminary studies, the proposed improvements for the 6 miles of US-259 through Hochatown were described in three areas called South Segment, Middle Segment, and North Segment. For final design and construction, the South Segment is scheduled to proceed first, so it is called “Project 1”. Project 1 is generally between SH-259A South and SH-259A North. Project 1 is scheduled to start construction activities towards the end of 2024 and beginning of 2025. Project 1 is not part of the proposed improvements addressed by this Project Update Meeting.

The areas previously described as the Middle and North Segments are called “Project 2”. Project 2 is generally between SH-259A North and Golf Course Road. Project 2 is currently in the design process and scheduled to start construction in 2026.The September 24, 2024, Project Update Meeting will specifically address Project 2.

There is also a future project on US-259 that will be south of Project 1 extending to Broken Bow. The future project is generally between SH-259A South and 5th Street. The future project is not a part of the proposed improvements addressed by this Project Update Meeting.

Comments

ALL COMMENTS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY THE END OF BUSINESS ON OCTOBER 8, 2024

Submit Online:  Comment Form

NOTE: To submit this Comment Form by email please download the form. Use your Adobe Reader to fill in your information and leave your comment, then select the Submit by Email button. You can also fill in the downloaded form and send it as an email attachment if you are on a public computer, or email your comments to environment@odot.org. If you do not currently have an Adobe Reader, you can download a free copy at https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Email: environment@odot.org

Address:
ODOT Environmental Programs Division
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
200 N.E. 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3204

Please click the link below for the March 2024 open house summary
SUMMARY: JP 34333(04) US-259 in McCurtain County
Please click the link below for the May 2023 public meeting summary
SUMMARY: JP 34333(04) US-259 in McCurtain County
Last Modified on Feb 18, 2025
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