I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike narrows between Randlett, Walters and at Geronimo through late summer for pavement reconstruction

Westbound I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike (runs south) will be narrowed to one lane between US-277/SH-5 (mm 20) at Walters and E1870 Rd. today through spring for pavement reconstruction. Eastbound I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike (runs north) is narrowed to one lane between US-277/US-70 (mm 5) at Randlett to 3 miles north of the interchange at mm 8 through spring.

This work is part of a larger project that will address pavement conditions between US-277/US-70 (mm 5) at Randlett and US-277/SH-5 (mm 20) at Walters through late summer 2026. Additionally, H.E. Bailey Turnpike will be narrowed to one lane between SH-36/S.W. Baseline Rd. (mm 30) at Geronimo to SW Burk Rd./E1740 Rd. (mm 29) with intermittent ramp closures at SH-36 later in the project.

Motorists can expect intermittent lane closures and a reduced speed limit in the work zones. This project includes diamond grinding the new pavement toward the end of the project, meaning motorists can expect rougher pavement initially until the work is completed.

The $11.5 million project was awarded by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Board in December to Interstate Improvements Inc. and is part of OTA's capital plan improvements.