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VINITA — The newly remodeled archway over the Will Rogers Turnpike in Vinita is slated to open Monday afternoon, along with an accompanying travel plaza.

The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority on Tuesday announced that the Will Rogers Archway and businesses within the plaza, including McDonald’s, Subway and a Kum & Go convenience store, will open at 4 p.m. Monday.

A dedication ceremony will be held at 11:30 a.m. Monday in the archway with state and local officials.

“The archway is a unique landmark on Will Rogers Turnpike by the fact that it is positioned over the highway,” OTA executive director Tim Stewart said in a statement.

“We know it’s significance and we believe, thanks to its renovation, it will continue to be an iconic attraction in the future.”

The center of the archway, which underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation, houses a seating area, Will Rogers memorabilia and a statue of Rogers.

The plaza also features televisions that display Oklahoma information and tourist attractions.