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Highway 59 Upgrade Stalls for Bats | Tulsa News
Construction on Oklahoma’s major Highway 59 upgrade between Grove and Jay is finally ramping up after a delay caused by protected gray bats—forcing crews to halt work near sensitive nesting sites. With the bats’ season now over, teams are back in full swing widening the road from two to four lanes, with five lanes at key intersections, aiming to ease traffic congestion on one of the state’s busiest corridors. The $100 million project, expected to wrap in 18 months, highlights how even tiny wildlife can reshape big infrastructure plans. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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