Highway construction projects are causing a long list of traffic challenges this Thanksgiving Holiday in Olahoma.
The projects will affect holiday travel on interstates, major highways and turnpikes from Thursday, Nov. 28 through Sunday, Nov. 29.
If you’re traveling, you might want to consider how the projects affect your travel plans.
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 on- and off-ramps to Douglas Blvd. are closed.
- The westbound I-40 on- and off-ramps to Anderson Rd. are 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.
- 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 off-ramp.
- 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 narrowed.
- 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.
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.
I-35 narrowed at SH-9W, Goldsby through 2026
- 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.
SH-66 narrows in Edmond, Arcadia through 2025
SH-66 will be intermittently narrowed to one lane between Anderson 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 between I-44 and US-75, I-244/US-75 narrow in West Tulsa
All lanes of westbound I-244 are closed between the US-75 split and the I-44 junction in West Tulsa for pavement rehabilitation. Drivers can detour using southbound US-75 and westbound I-44. 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 narrows to one lane near US-75 (NE corner IDL) through 2024
Eastbound I-244 will be narrowed to one lane at the US-75 junction (northeast corner of the Inner Dispersal Loop) through 2024 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.
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.
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 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.
I-44/Turner Turnpike lanes narrowed near SH-99 and Stroud
Motorists can expect narrowed lanes and shoulders West of Stroud for the reconstruction of the Stroud Service Plaza and Turner Turnpike realignment through 2025. The turnpike in this area is still open to all lanes, but motorists are advised to expect speed reductions and narrowed lanes as construction progresses.
US-412/Cimarron Turnpike narrowed at US-64, Noble Co.
US-412/Cimarron Turnpike is narrowed to one lane in both directions at US-64 (mm 22.5) for bridge rehabilitation.
SH-375/Indian Nation Turnpike narrowed near Blanco, Pittsburg Co.
Northbound and southbound SH-375/Indian Nation Turnpike is narrowed to one lane in each direction between mm 55 and mm 53 near Blanco (SH-63) for bridge rehabilitation.
SH-375/Indian Nation Turnpike narrowed near McAlester, Pittsburg Co.
Northbound and southbound SH-375/Indian Nation Turnpike is narrowed to one lane in each direction near mm 63 as part of the cashless conversion project on the Indian Nation Turnpike.
Oklahoma Transportation
Statewide
I-35/SH-153 widening, interchange improvement near Thackerville, Love Co.
All lanes of I-35 will be open from Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. Drivers are urged to use caution in the work zone.
I-40 narrowed at Airport Rd. in Weatherford, Custer Co.
East and westbound 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 in each direction 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 west of US-281, Caddo Co.
East and westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction at mm 100, west of US-281 near Hinton, for bridge rehabilitation.
US-54 narrowed in Guymon, Texas Co.
East and westbound US-54 is narrowed to one lane each direction from 5th St. to Hurliman Rd. 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 in Enid.
US-62/Rogers Lane narrowed to one lane in Lawton, Comanche Co.
US-62 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between 52nd St. and 38th St. in Lawton for safety improvements.
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-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 to one lane in Wagoner, Wagoner Co.
North and southbound US-69 is narrowed to one lane in each direction from E-710 Rd. to N.W. 11th St. in Wagoner for bridge work.
US-69 narrowed to one lane south of Checotah, McIntosh Co.
North and southbound US-69 is narrowed to one lane in each direction from I-40 to SH-150 between Checotah and Eufaula for resurfacing.
US-69 narrowed to one lane 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 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-270 intermittently narrowed to one lane at SH-56 in Wewoka, Seminole Co.
US-270 will be intermittently narrowed to one lane at SH-56 in Wewoka through Thursday for resurfacing. All lanes will be open during from Thanksgiving day through Sunday, Dec. 1.
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.
US-281 closed North of Hinton, Caddo Co.
US-281 is closed between Business US-281 and I-40 north of Hinton for bridge reconstruction. Motorists can detour using I-40.
US-283 narrowed in Cheyenne, Roger Mills Co.
US-283 is narrowed to one lane with traffic signals in the town of Cheyenne for pavement and bridge construction.
SH-19 narrowed to one lane east of Stratford in Garvin Co. and Pontotoc Co.
SH-19 is narrowed to one lane with traffic signals between Magnolia Ave. and Gaar Corner Rd. for bridge rehabilitation.
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-82 shifts between Tenkiller Lake and Blackgum, Cherokee Co. and Sequoyah Co.
SH-82 has intermittent lane shifts between SH-100 East near Cookson and SH-110 West near Blackgum for road and bridge construction.
SH-145 closed over I-35 in Paoli, Garvin Co.
SH-145 is closed over I-35 in Paoli due to bridge construction. Traffic is detoured around the work-zone using SH-77 to SH-59 or SH-77 to SH-19.