OKC Daily Headlines: Housing Grant Bid, I-35 Work, and a Lunar Eclipse

Oklahoma City’s Monday-to-Tuesday news cycle brought a mix of big-picture planning and very practical day-to-day updates.

Will Rogers Courts: $26M grant bid to remake OKC’s oldest public housing

City housing leaders are preparing a federal grant application of up to $26 million aimed at transforming Will Rogers Courts in southwest Oklahoma City. The plan would replace aging units with new mixed-income housing and pair redevelopment with neighborhood improvements and resident services.

The application is expected to be submitted this week, with the larger effort framed as a long-term overhaul of housing, amenities and connections to nearby parks, trails and transit.

Traffic watch: lane closures and ongoing work zones

The latest state traffic advisory flags a few short-duration closures and reminders about longer projects that can surprise drivers during midday errands.

• Southbound I-35: narrowed from I-40 to SE 15th St. from 9 a.m. to noon Tuesday for safety device repairs.
• Ongoing interchange work: I-240 remains narrowed near I-35 as part of a multi-phase improvement project.

If you commute through the Crossroads area or use I-35 to hop between downtown and the south side, budget extra time and expect sudden lane shifts.

Skywatch: total lunar eclipse overnight

Early risers had a reason to look up overnight into Tuesday morning, with a total lunar eclipse visible in Oklahoma. Local viewing guidance highlighted a timeline starting with the penumbral phase, then a partial eclipse, before the peak totality window.

Even if you missed the best moments, it’s a reminder that a clear horizon and a few minutes outside can turn an ordinary weekday into something memorable.

Sources

• https://www.aol.com/articles/okcs-oldest-public-housing-complex-110545715.html
• https://oklahoma.gov/odot/travel/traffic/traffic-advisories/2026/okc-traffic-advisory-3-2-2026.html
• https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/2026-lunar-eclipse-visible-oklahoma-111417880.html