Class action lawsuit seeks toll-free status for Will Rogers Turnpike between Claremore and Catoosa

A class action lawsuit filed in Rogers County District Court demands that part of the Will Rogers Turnpike become toll-free, citing legal obligations stemming from the new Highway 20 connection.

Tuesday, July 8th 2025, 12:14 pm

By: David Prock, Amy Slanchik

ROGERS COUNTY -

A class action lawsuit has been filed to make the portion of the Will Rogers Turnpike between Claremore and Catoosa a toll-free road.

Former State Senator Stratton Taylor and current Cherokee Tribal Councilman Kevin Easley Jr filed the lawsuit in Rogers County District Court on Tuesday on behalf of Kevin Easley Sr.

According to Taylor, Title 69 of the Oklahoma Statutes required that tolls be lifted once the new Highway 20 was connected with the Will Rogers Turnpike between Claremore and Catoosa.

"I'm doing this to make the Turnpike Authority and ODOT honor the commitment made to the citizens of Oklahoma and to return toll fees to the motorists, "said Taylor.

"We're also seeking reimbursement for all turnpike fees for motorists who have been paying tolls between the Claremore gates and Catoosa," said Easley Jr.

Toll rates for the Will Rogers turnpike can be found at PikePass.com

See the full Petition & State Statute below:

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Amy Slanchik is a proud University of Oklahoma graduate with a passion for storytelling. She joined the News On 6 team in May of 2016 after spending almost two years in Fort Smith, Arkansas.