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OKC Traffacts 11-26-2024

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

 

Oklahoma Transportation

The projects below are weather permitting:

I-240 ramps close, lanes narrow to one lane at Santa Fe Ave. Wednesday

The following closures will be in place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday for safety device repairs:

  • The westbound I-240 on-ramp from Santa Fe Ave. will be closed
  • The westbound I-240 off-ramp to Walker Ave. will be closed
  • Westbound I-240 will be narrowed to one lane between Santa Fe Ave. and Walker Ave. 

SH-9W narrows at I-35 near Goldsby Monday

SH-9W will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at I-35 near Goldsby from 7 a.m. Monday through December 2025 as part of an ongoing interchange construction project in the area. 

I-35 narrows at SH-9W, Goldsby through 2026

The project will convert the I-35 and SH-9W interchange into a Diverging Diamond Interchange, widen I-35 to six lanes between SH-9W and Main St. in Goldsby and add two roundabouts along SH-9W service roads:

  • Northbound and southbound I-35 will be intermittently narrowed between SH-9W in Norman and Main St. in Goldsby through 2026 for corridor widening and an intersection improvement project.
  • Drivers should use caution as I-35 lanes have a much shorter merge area through 2024.
  • All lanes of northbound and southbound N.W. 12th Ave. are shifted between SH-9W and Lamar Rd. through July. Drivers can access southbound I-35 from N.W. 12th Ave. but will not be able to use N.W. 12th Ave. as a service road.

 

 

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority

The projects below are weather permitting:

I-44/Turner Turnpike narrowed at SH-99 in Stroud through 2026

Westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike lane widths are narrowed between SH-99 (mm 179) in Stroud and the westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike service plaza through 2026 as part of a service plaza reconstruction project. 

I-44/Turner Turnpike lanes shifted at SH-66 in Wellston; SH-66 closed as part of bridge widening project

Westbound and eastbound I-44/Turner Turnpike lanes are shifted at SH-66 Wellston (mm 158-157) to a temporary detour for an ongoing bridge reconstruction project through summer 2025. Ramps will remain open during the lane shift. Motorists are advised to expect speed reductions and to remain vigilant in the work zone. Additionally, eastbound and westbound SH-66 remains closed in both directions between the off-ramps for the I-44/Turner Turnpike (mm 158) in Wellston through summer 2025. This closure is between SH-102 and US-177 in Lincoln County.

I-44/Turner Turnpike shoulder closures near Heyburn through fall

Motorists can expect shoulder closures on the I-44/Turner Turnpike between mm 201-203 near Heyburn in Creek County through fall as work begins to widen the turnpike to six lanes in this area. Motorists can expect narrow lanes through the remainder of the 6-mile work zone toward Bristow as well as reduced speed limits. SH-66 will be intermittently narrowed where it intersects with the I-44/Turner Turnpike at mm 202 through fall for the construction of new interchange ramps. Additionally, W. 211th St. is closed between S. 337th W. Ave. and N. 3730 Rd. through summer 2025 for ongoing bridge construction.

 

Ongoing Highway Construction Projects

I-240 narrows at I-35 through 2025

The following closures are scheduled for east and westbound I-240, S.E. 59th St., Pole Rd. and I-240/I-35 service roads as part of a multi-phase interchange improvement project:

  • Crossroads Blvd. is narrowed to one lane in each direction through 2025 for bridge replacement.
  • The westbound I-240 on-ramp from S.E. 74th St. is closed permanently
  • S.E. 74th St./I-240 Service Rd. is closed to through traffic between Eastern Ave. and Crossroads Blvd. through January 2025
  • S.E. 59th St. is intermittently narrowed.
  • The eastbound I-240 off-ramp to Pole Rd. is closed permanently.
  • East and westbound I-240 and frontage roads will be intermittently narrowed for pavement rehabilitation and railroad bridge replacement.
  • Northbound I-35 off-ramp to eastbound I-240 will be intermittently narrowed.

Drivers can expect lane and ramp closures throughout the project, full weekend closures of I-240, as well as increased congestion in the area, especially during peak travel times.

Drivers should locate an alternate route or add additional travel time. Drivers can use I-40 as an alternate route or locate one using the Drive Oklahoma app.

I-35, I-44 narrowed near N. 63rd St. through 2025

The following closures are in place through 2025 for bridge reconstruction:

  • The northbound I-35 off-ramp to N. 63rd St. is closed through fall 2024.
  • Northbound Bryant Ave. is narrowed to one lane between 50th St. and Aluma Valley Dr. through fall 2024.
  • N. 63rd street is closed between Bryant Ave. and Martin Luther King Ave.
  • North and southbound I-35 is narrowed to two lanes in each direction between N. 50th St. and Wilshire Blvd.
  • Westbound I-44 is narrowed to one lane from Wilshire Blvd. to Martin Luther King Ave.
  • The southbound I-35 on-ramp from Bryant Ave. is permanently closed.

Motorists should expect congestion and delays in the area and are encouraged to plan extra travel time.

SH-9E narrowed near US-77 in Norman through fall 2025

Eastbound and westbound SH-9E will be intermittently narrowed to one lane in each direction just west of US-77 in Norman through fall 2025 for bridge replacement. Crews will work to limit closures for home football games and major travel events, however, drivers should plan ahead and prepare for additional travel time.

I-40 narrows at Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City through 2025

Eastbound I-40 will be narrowed to two lanes in each direction between Town Center Dr. in Midwest City and the I-240 interchange with lane shifts and intermittent ramp closures through 2025. Drivers should use caution as there are no shoulders or merge distances, or use I-240 and US-62/N. 23rd St.

  • The westbound I-40 on- and off-ramps at Anderson Rd. are closed through November. Drivers can use westbound I-240 to access Anderson Rd. and drivers can use Douglas Blvd. to access westbound I-40
  • The eastbound I-40 on- and off-ramps to Douglas Blvd. are closed.
  • Eastbound I-40 is shifted to the newly constructed westbound I-40 lanes
  • The east and westbound I-40 on-ramps from Industrial Blvd./Ave. are permanently closed
  • Eastbound I-40 is shifted to the newly constructed westbound I-40 lanes
  • Drivers are still encouraged to use the protected turnaround at Town Centre to access the eastbound Industrial Blvd. on-ramp from westbound I-40.
  • Drivers should expect congestion, especially during peak travel times. While the westbound I-40 off-ramp to Douglas Blvd is open, accessing the Hruskocy Gate from Douglas Blvd. is discouraged, and drivers wanting to access the gate should use the new protected turnaround to access the eastbound Industrial on-ramp.
  • The left lane of the eastbound I-40 off-ramp to Town Center Dr./Eaker Gate is closed through spring 2025.

SH-152 closed at US-81, Banner Rd., near Union City through winter

All lanes of eastbound and westbound SH-152 are closed between US-81 and Banner Rd., near Union City in Canadian Co. through winter for widening and resurfacing. Drivers can use US-81 to I-40 to SH-4 or US-81 to SH-37 to SH-4 as a detour. 

SH-66, US-81 narrow to one lane in El Reno through 2025

The following closures will be in place at the SH-66/US-81 intersection in El Reno through 2025 for roundabout construction:

  • Eastbound and westbound SH-66 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at US-81;
  • Northbound and southbound US-81 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at SH-66; and
  • S.E. 27th St. will be closed to thru traffic throughout the project.

At least one lane will remain open during construction, however, there will be some temporary detours in place as crews work to shift lanes between construction phases. Drivers should plan additional travel time in the area and expect delays.

SH-66 narrows in Edmond, Arcadia through 2025

SH-66 will be intermittently narrowed to one lane between Post Rd. in Edmond and Luther Rd. in Luther through summer 2025 for resurfacing and widening. Motorists should expect:

  • SH-66 is narrowed to one lane at Indian Meridian Rd. through July. Traffic is being controlled by flaggers
  • SH-66 to be narrowed to one lane in each direction between Post Rd. and Westminster Rd.
  • SH-66 to be intermittently narrowed to one lane between Anderson Rd. and Luther Rd. with a traffic signal and speed reductions.
  • SH-66 lanes are shifted to the south between Post Rd. and Westminster Rd. through fall

SH-4 shifted at Wagner Rd., Wager Rd. closed in Yukon through spring 2025

Lanes of north and southbound SH-4 are shifted at Wagner Rd. and east and westbound Wagner Rd. is closed east of SH-4 in Yukon through spring for SH-4 realignment. 

Asbury Ave., College Ave., Peniel Ave. closes at SH-66/39th Expwy in Bethany through November

Northbound and southbound Asbury Ave., College Ave. and Peniel Ave. are closed at SH-66/39th Expressway in Bethany through November for traffic light replacement. A local detour is in place.

Last Modified on Nov 26, 2024
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