Nearly half of the major roads in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa are in poor condition, costing area drivers almost $800 each year in additional vehicle operating costs. Among large cities (500,000+ population), Oklahoma City drivers faced the fourth highest vehicle operating cost (VOC) due to deteriorated roads ($782 annually per average driver), and the city ranked 10th in the percentage of pavements in poor condition at 47 percent.

The Tulsa metro area has the second highest VOC among large cities, costing the average driver $784 annually. With 46 percent of major roads in poor condition, Tulsa ranks 11th among large cities. Driving on roads in disrepair increases consumer costs by accelerating vehicle deterioration and depreciation and increasing needed maintenance, fuel consumption and tire wear.

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