It isn’t just a brief list of highway projects in Oklahoma that might affect Labor Day motorists this weekend—-it’s a lengthy notification from the Oklahoma Transportation Department and the state Turnpike Authority. And it’s not just projects in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, but all over the state—-so beware.
The following construction projects will impact travel on interstates, major highways and turnpikes from Friday, Aug. 30, through Monday, Sept. 2.
Oklahoma City Metro
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 eastbound I-40 off-ramp to Douglas Blvd. is closed
- Eastbound I-40 is shifted to the newly constructed westbound I-40 lanes
- Westbound industrial on-ramp remains permanently closed.
- 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 be aware the temporary lights are still in place along S.E. 29th St. and Industrial Blvd. and continue to expect congestion, especially during peak travel times. While the westbound I-40 off-ramp to Douglas Blvd will reopen, 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.
- Northbound and southbound Westminster Rd. is closed at S.E. 44th St. just south of I-40. Westminster Rd. is closed over I-40 through June. Drivers can use S.E. 59th St. and S.E. 29th St. to Anderson Rd. as a detour.
- Eastbound S.E. 29th St. will be narrowed to one thru lane, a right-only turn lane and two left turn lanes at Douglas Blvd. in Midwest City through spring 2024 as part of ongoing work related to the I-40 and Douglas Blvd.
- The left lane of the eastbound I-40 off-ramp to Town Center Dr./Eaker Gate is closed through spring 2025.
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:
- The eastbound I-240 off-ramp to Eastern Ave. is closed through June.
- 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
- S.E. 74th St./I-240 Service Rd. is closed to through traffic between Plaza Mayor Blvd. and S.E. 66th St. through Fall 2024
- 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.
I-44 ramp closed at Lincoln Blvd. through August
The westbound I-44 on-ramp from northbound Lincoln Blvd. is closed through August for ongoing construction.
I-35, I-44 narrowed near N. 63rd St. through 2025
The following closures are in place through 2025 for bridge reconstruction:
- Eastbound I-44 is narrowed to one lane at I-35 through fall.
- 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.
I-35 narrows at SH-9W, Goldsby through 2026
North and southbound I-35 will be intermittently narrowed between SH-9W and Main St. in Goldsby through 2026 for corridor widening and an intersection improvement project. Drivers should use caution as I-35 lanes are shifted and have a much shorter merge area through 2024.
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 and Main St. in Goldsby through 2026 for corridor widening and an intersection improvement project.
- Drivers should use caution as I-35 lanes are shifted and 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.
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 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-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
- 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.
Tulsa Metro
I-244 closed at I-44, I-244/US-75 narrow in West Tulsa
Both directions of I-244 are closed between the I-44 western split and the US-75 junction in West Tulsa for pavement rehabilitation. Drivers can detour using I-44 and US-75. As a part of the project, I-244 is narrowed to two lanes in both directions between the junction with US-75 and the Arkansas River bridge.
I-244 ramp to SH-11 closed through 2024
The eastbound I-244/US-412 ramp to westbound SH-11 (mm 12B) is closed through late 2024 as part of a bridge rehabilitation project. Eastbound I-244 motorists bound for SH-11/Tulsa International Airport can detour using Mingo Rd. (mm 13A) to access SH-11. Motorists from near Downtown Tulsa can also use northbound US-75 and eastbound SH-11 to reach the airport. The left lane of westbound I-244 is closed at SH-11as part of this project.
US-412 narrows at 81st W. Ave. in Sand Springs through 2025
US-412 is narrowed to two lanes in each direction at 81st W. Ave. in Sand Springs through February 2025 for a bridge rehabilitation project.
I-244 narrows to one lane near US-75 (NE corner IDL) through summer
Eastbound I-244 will be narrowed to one lane at the US-75 junction (northeast corner of the Inner Dispersal Loop) through summer for bridge rehabilitation.
US-75 bridge construction at 141st St. in Glenpool through summer 2025
Drivers on north and southbound US-75 should be aware of narrowed and shifted lanes and a reduced speed limit at 141st St. in Glenpool through summer 2025 for bridge construction.
SH-51 narrows at Muskogee Turnpike in Broken Arrow through summer 2024
SH-51 is narrowed to two lanes at the junction with SH-351/Muskogee Turnpike in Broken Arrow through summer 2024 for bridge replacement as part of a city street widening project.
SH-97 pavement rehabilitation continues in Sand Springs through spring 2025
A pavement reconstruction on SH-97 from S. Main St. to W. 2nd St. in Sand Springs continues through spring 2025. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in both directions during peak hours.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
I-44/Turner Turnpike shoulder closures Wellston, Lincoln Co.
Westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike lanes are open, but the width is narrowed at mm 157-158 in Wellston, Lincoln County, for bridge reconstruction.
I-44/Turner Turnpike shoulder closures near Heyburn, Creek Co.
I-44/Turner Turnpike shoulders are narrowed between Bristow (mm 197) and Heyburn (mm 203) in Creek County as part of an ongoing widening project. 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.
I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike ramps narrowed in Rogers, Craig, and Ottawa Co.
I-44/Will Rogers on and off ramps narrowed at Claremore (mm 255), Adair (mm 269), Big Cabin (mm 283), Vinita (mm 289), and Afton (mm 302) and for cashless tolling infrastructure work.
US-412/Cimarron Turnpike narrowed at US-64 in Noble Co.
US-412/Cimarron Turnpike is narrowed to one lane in both directions at US-64 (mm 22.5) for bridge rehabilitation.
US-412/Cimarron Turnpike narrowed east of SH-99 in Pawnee Co.
US-412/Cimarron Turnpike is narrowed to one lane in both directions near SH-99 (mm 48.5) for bridge rehabilitation.
SH-375/Indian Nation Turnpike narrowed north of Antlers in Pushmataha Co.
Northbound and southbound SH-375/Indian Nation Turnpike is narrowed to one lane in each direction at mm 32 about 6 miles south of SH-43 to Daisy in Pushmataha Co.
Oklahoma Transportation
Statewide
I-40 narrowed at Airport Rd. in Weatherford, Custer Co.
I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction at Airport Rd. in Weatherford for bridge reconstruction.
I-40 narrowed, US-183 narrowed over I-40 in Clinton, Custer Co.
East and westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane at US-183 and US-183 is narrowed to one lane in each direction over I-40 in Clinton for bridge reconstruction.
I-40 narrowed east of Hydro, Caddo Co.
East and westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction east of Hydro from mm 89 to mm 101 near US-281 in Hinton, Caddo Co. for bridge rehabilitation and pavement resurfacing.
US-54 narrowed in Guymon, Texas Co.
East and westbound US-54 is narrowed to one lane each direction from 5th Street to Hurliman Road in Guymon for reconstruction. Temporary traffic signals are in place.
US-59 narrowed to one lane near Hodgen, LeFlore Co.
US-59 is narrowed to one lane with traffic signals, just west of US-259 near Hodgen
US-60 narrowed near Seiling, Dewey Co.
US-60 is narrowed in both directions between Seiling and Vici for bridge reconstruction.
US-60/US-81 narrowed to one lane in Enid, Garfield Co.
North and southbound US-60/US-81 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between US-412 and SH-45.
US-60 narrows at US-177 near Ponca City, Kay Co.
East and westbound US-60 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between US-177 and Ponca City in Kay Co. for surface repairs and bridge rehabilitation.
US-62 narrowed to one lane between Muskogee and Ft. Gibson, Muskogee Co.
US-62 is narrowed to one lane in each direction from SH-165 in Muskogee to Georgetown Rd. in Ft. Gibson for bridge work.
US-62 Rogers Lane narrowed to one lane in Lawton, Comanche Co.
US-62 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between 82nd St and 67th St. in Lawton for safety improvements.
US-64 narrowed to one lane north of Guymon, Texas Co.
US-64 is narrowed to one lane with traffic signals north of Guymon for bridge reconstruction.
US-69 narrowed in Wagoner, Wagoner County
Southbound US-69 narrowed to one lane from E-710 Rd. to N.W. 11th St. in Wagoner for bridge work.
US-69 narrowed in McAlester, Pittsburg Co.
US-69 is narrowed to one lane in each direction from 14th St. to 9th St. in McAlester for surface repairs.
US-69 narrowed near Stringtown, Atoka Co.
Northbound US-69 is narrowed from SH-43 to SH-131 near Stringtown, Atoka Co., for surface repairs.
US-70 narrowed in Valliant, McCurtain Co.
US-70 is narrowed to one lane in each direction through Valliant for resurfacing.
US-75 narrowed to one lane north of Wetumka in Hughes Co.
US-75 is narrowed to one lane with traffic lights at the North Canadian River north of Wetumka for bridge rehabilitation.
US-75 narrowed to one lane at I-40 near Pharoah, Okfuskee Co.
US-75 is narrowed to one lane at I-40 with traffic lights under and on ramps near Pharoah, Okfiskee Co., for pavement resurfacing.
US-75 narrowed to one lane near Wetumka, Okfuskee Co.
US-75 is narrowed to one lane in each direction with traffic lights north of Wetumka, Okfuskee Co., at the North Canadian River Bridge for bridge rehabilitation.
US-77 north of Carter/Love County Line, Carter Co.
US-77 is closed between Clayton Road and SH-77S (Lodge Road) for bridge replacement. A detour is in place.
US-177 narrowed to one lane south of Stillwater, Payne Co.
Northbound and southbound US-177 is narrowed to one lane in both directions just south of Stillwater for bridge rehabilitation.
US-177 narrowed to one lane in Noble Co.
US-177 is narrowed to one lane in Noble County between SH-15 and Ponca City for resurfacing.
US-283 narrowed in Cheyenne, Roger Mills Co.
US-283 is narrowed to one lane with traffic lights in the town of Cheyenne for pavement and bridge construction.
US-271 narrowed north of the Texas state line, Choctaw Co.
US-271 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Grant and the Texas
state line for bridge replacement.
SH-3 narrowed to one lane between Tupelo and Coalgate in Coal Co.SH-3 is intermittently narrowed to one lane between Tupelo and Coalgate for a resurfacing project SH-19 narrowed to one lane east of Stratford in Garvin Co. and Pontotoc Co.SH-19 is narrowed to one lane with traffic lights between Magnolia Avenue and Gaar Corner Road for bridge rehabilitation. Motorists should expect delays. SH-78 intermittently closed in Bryan Co.Southbound SH-78 will have intermittent day closures in Bryan County for surface work. SH-78 narrowed south of US-70 in Bryan Co.Northbound SH-78 is narrowed south of US-70 at Caney Creek for bridge work. SH-83 narrowed east of US-59, Leflore Co.SH-83 is narrowed to one lane 6 miles east of US-59 with temporary traffic signals controlling traffic for bridge replacement over Peter Harris Creek.
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