SHERMAN, Texas — The Texas Department of Transportation and its Oklahoma counterpart have established a new partnership to share real-time traffic data across state lines, giving drivers and emergency responders better visibility into travel conditions along the Red River corridor.
The agreement enables both states to exchange information about crashes, road work, lane closures, traffic camera feeds, and other real-time conditions. Officials said the goal is to provide faster updates for drivers and help emergency personnel respond more quickly to incidents along cross-border routes.
> "The agencies are now sharing real-time transportation data, giving officials in both states a better look at live travel conditions," transportation officials said in announcing the partnership.
The data-sharing arrangement was implemented to handle increased travel demand expected during the 2026 World Cup, but the infrastructure will remain in place as a permanent tool for interstate coordination. Officials said the partnership demonstrates the ability of both agencies to deploy innovative solutions through coordinated efforts.
The collaboration is expected to particularly benefit drivers on US Highway 75, US Highway 69, and Interstate 35 — major corridors connecting Texoma communities on both sides of the border. Real-time awareness of incidents on either side of the state line means fewer surprises for commuters and more efficient emergency response.
