Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is authorized to construct, maintain, repair and operate turnpike projects throughout Oklahoma.www.pikepass.com
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Oct 20, 2026
Ryan LaCroixCORRESPONDENT
In Oklahoma City, I'm Ryan LaCroix.
Michael CrossHOST
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority's construction of the Access Oklahoma Turnpike is already disrupting local businesses like Hay Day Entertainment and Mooney's Pub and Grill.
Michael CrossHOST
Hannah France spoke to cattle ranchers about how the construction will impact their livelihoods and brings us this report.
Hannah FranceCORRESPONDENT
Dan Meyer has lived on Meyer Ranch in Norman near Indian Hills Road for over 40 years, but his family has owned property in the area for even longer.
Cindy HicksSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
I was raised in a rural town in southwestern Arkansas, and we did raise cattle, and I always loved it.
Cindy HicksSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
And then I moved away and came back here and was able to start again with the livestock, and I absolutely love it and can't imagine a day not doing this.
Hannah FranceCORRESPONDENT
Earlier this year, the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority notified Meyer, who in turn notified Hicks, that Meyer's property may be taken through eminent domain for the construction of the Access Oklahoma Turnpike.
Hannah FranceCORRESPONDENT
But Meyer says the entire time since the project was first announced in 2022 has been confusing and stressful.