No existing improved street or highway shall be closed by reason of the construction and operation of such toll expressway, except such temporary closing as may be required for the safety of the public during construction, maintenance or repair, without the express consent of the governing body of any city, county or state agency having jurisdiction over such street or highway. All connections with streets or highways shall meet the normal safety requirements established by the city, county or state agency having jurisdiction over such connecting street or highway.
Okla. Stat. tit. 69, § 3009