Federal Suit Seeks Oklahoma Turnpike Construction Halt Over Environmental Impacts

( July 9, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT) -- OKLAHOMA CITY — A nonprofit advocacy group with a mission to ensure compliance with federal environmental laws in connection with the construction of the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority’s East-West Connector Turnpike Project filed a federal lawsuit against the authority and several federal agencies alleging violations of the Clean Water Act (CWA), Administrative Procedure Act (APA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Department of Transportation Act (DTA) and Endangered Species Act (ESA) for failing to protect the waters, endangered species habitats and overall environment surrounding the project during planning and early construction....