A nearly $9 million construction contract means motorists traveling the H.E. Bailey turnpike at Chickasha will deal with road changes for the next few months.
The state Turnpike Authority announced that beginning Monday, July 15, westbound and eastbound of the turnpike will be narrowed to one lane in each direction through the fall for shoulder repairs and guardrail installation.
- I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike starting just south of US-277/Fourth St. in Chickasha from mm 79-80, and
- I-44/H.E. Bailey Turnpike between US-277/US-62/SH-9 and the SH-4/H.E. Bailey Spur in Grady County from mm 89 to mm 102.
No ramps will be impacted during construction.
The $8.7 million contract was awarded by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Board in April 2024 to T.J. Campbell Construction Co. Work will be ongoing through fall 2024, weather permitting.