Thanksgiving and Bedlam Game Day Traffic Advisory

Ponca City Now - November 21, 2019 9:18 am

*** REMINDER – Oklahoma Department of Transportation offices will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 28 – 29 for Thanksgiving. ***

The following construction projects will impact travel on major highways and interstates Wednesday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Dec. 1. For daily traffic advisories visit www.odot.org and follow @OKDOT on Twitter and Facebook. For turnpike information, contact the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at (405) 425-3600 or visit www.pikepass.com.

Statewide

I-35 lanes shifted at Ladd Rd. near Purcell, McClain Co.

North and southbound I-35 lanes are shifted at Ladd Road (mm 101) between Goldsby and Purcell for bridge and ramp reconstruction. The Ladd Road bridge over I-35 is also closed and the speed limit is reduced in the work zone.

I-35 narrowed to one lane near Pauls Valley, Garvin Co.

I-35 is narrowed to one lane in each direction about two miles south of Airline Road (mm 68) between Pauls Valley and Wynnewood for bridge rehabilitation. Drivers can expect lengthy travel delays or should use an alternate route, such as US-81, US-77 or US-69.

I-40 is narrowed to one lane near Vian, Sequoyah Co.

I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction near Vian for pavement rehabilitation.

I-40, US-64 narrowed to one lane in Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co.

I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between US-64 (mm 311) and US-59 (mm 308) in Sallisaw for bridge and interchange reconstruction. US-64 is also narrowed to one lane in each direction at I-40.

I-40 is narrowed to one lane near Checotah, McIntosh Co.

I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction near the US-69B interchange for pavement rehabilitation.

I-40 narrowed to one lane near Foss, Washita Co.

I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Foss (mm 53) and Canute (mm 47) for bridge rehabilitation.

I-40 and SH-6 narrowed to one lane  in Elk City, Beckham Co.

I-40 on- and off-ramps are closed and I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction at SH-6 (mm 38) in Elk City for pavement and bridge reconstruction. SH-6 also is narrowed to one lane in each direction at I-40.

US-69 narrowed to one lane near Eufaula, McIntosh Co./Pittsburg Co.

US-69 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Crowder and Eufaula for pavement and bridge rehabilitation.

US-75 narrowed to one lane near Okmulgee, Okmulgee Co.

US-75 is narrowed to one lane in each direction one mile north of the SH-56 junction between Okmulgee and Beggs for a cable barrier project.

US-177/US-270 narrowed to one lane in Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co.

US-177/US-270 is narrowed to one lane in each direction at US-270 Business/Kickapoo Spur in Shawnee for bridge rehabilitation.

US-270 lanes shifted in Seminole, Seminole Co.

East and westbound US-270 lanes are shifted one mile east of SH-99 in Seminole for bridge rehabilitation.

US-270/US-183 narrowed to one lane north of Seiling, Woodward Co.

US-270/US-183 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Mutual and Seiling for pavement reconstruction.

US-81 narrowed to one lane in Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co.

US-81 is narrowed to one lane in each direction three miles south of SH-33 in Kingfisher for pavement reconstruction.

US-60/US-81 narrowed to one lane in Enid, Garfield Co.

US-60/US-81 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Poplar Ave. and Pine Ave. in Enid for bridge reconstruction.

US-64/US-412 narrowed to one lane near Enid, Garfield Co.

US-64/US-412 is narrowed to one lane in each direction 5 miles west of SH-74 junction near Enid for bridge reconstruction.

US-64 narrowed at SH-99, Pawnee Co.

US-64 is narrowed to one lane in each direction at SH-99 west of Cleveland for pavement and bridge reconstruction.

US-60 closed east of Nowata, Nowata Co.

US-60 is closed from three miles east of US-169 to about three miles west of SH-28 near Nowata for bridge replacement. Traffic is detoured on US-169 and SH-28.

SH-85 closed near Ketchum, Delaware Co.

SH-85 is closed over Duck Creek north east of Ketchum with detour signs in place. Traffic is detoured onto US-60, SH- 82.

SH-11 narrowed to one lane near Blackwell, Kay Co. 

SH-11 is narrowed to one lane with traffic signal in place one mile east of US-177 near Blackwell for bridge rehabilitation.

SH-3 narrowed to one lane near Broken Bow, McCurtain Co.

SH-3 is narrowed to one lane with temporary signals in place four miles northwest of the junction of SH-3 and US-259 in Broken Bow for bridge rehabilitation.

SH-48 narrowed to one lane near Mannford, Creek Co.

SH-48 is narrowed to one lane with temporary signals in place two miles north of SH-51 near Mannford for bridge replacement.

SH-125 closed in Miami, Ottawa Co.

SH-125 is closed just south of US-69 in Miami for bridge rehabilitation. Traffic is detoured to US-69 and US-60.

SH-82 narrowed to one lane in Salina, Mayes County

SH-82 is narrowed to one lane with temporary signals in place over Saline Creek about two miles south of SH-20 in Salina for bridge replacement.

SH-165 narrowed to one lane near US-62 in Muskogee, Muskogee Co.

Northbound SH-165 is narrowed to one lane just north of the US-62 junction in Muskogee for a cable barrier project.

SH-66 narrowed to one lane in Chandler, Lincoln Co.

SH-66 is narrowed to one lane with temporary signals directing traffic from the SH-18 South junction to just west of SH-18 in Chandler for bridge rehabilitation. Drivers should be prepared to stop and can expect lengthy delays during peak travel times.

SH-7 narrowed to one lane in Davis, Murray Co.

SH-7 is narrowed to one lane in both directions from 4th St. extending one mile east.

SH-51 traffic shifts west of Stilwell, Adair Co.

SH-51 lanes are shifted at Mulberry Hollow Creek just west of Stilwell for a bridge replacement project.

SH-54 closed near Cloud Chief, Washita Co.

SH-54 is closed one mile south of the SH-152 junction for bridge rehabilitation.

Oklahoma City Metro

I-235 lanes narrowed, shifted near I-44

Motorists should be alert to lane shifts and narrowed lanes on I-235 between N. 50th St. and N. 63rd St. for interchange reconstruction and widening. Both directions of I-44 are narrowed between Lincoln Blvd. and Western Ave.. The speed limit is reduced on I-235 and on I-44 between N. Classen Blvd. and N. Kelley Ave. Motorists also should expect intermittent ramp closures throughout the project. More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I-235_I-44_interchange.html

I-35 lanes shifted near I-44

The following closures can be expected on north and southbound I-35 over Deep Fork Creek between the I-44 interchange (mm 133) and N.E. 50th St. (mm 132A) for bridge reconstruction:

  • Southbound I-35 lanes are shifted N.E. 63rd St.
  • Northbound I-35 is narrowed to two lanes between N.E. 50th St. (mm 132A) and the I-44 interchange (mm 133).

I-40 lanes shifted between I-240 and Peebly Rd., Triple X Rd. bridge closed

Drivers should be alert to narrowed and shifted lanes on east and westbound I-40 between I-240 (mm 165) and Peebly Rd. (mm 169) for ongoing interchange reconstruction and widening. The Triple X Rd. bridge over I-40 is closed and drivers must use an alternate route. Note: This work zone is adjacent to an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority work zone on I-40 between Peebly Rd. (mm 169) and Harrah-Newalla Rd. (mm 172). For information on this project, contact the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at 405-425-3600 or visit https://www.pikepass.com

I-40 lanes narrowed, shifted, service road narrowed at SH-4/Mustang Rd.

Eastbound I-40 will be narrowed to two lanes between SH-4/Mustang Rd. (mm 138) and Morgan Rd. (mm 140) from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday for barrier wall work. Additionally, east and westbound I-40 lanes are shifted between SH-4/Mustang Rd. (mm 138) and Morgan Rd. (mm 140) and the westbound I-40 collector road is narrowed to one lane between SH-4/Mustang Rd. (mm 138) and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike (mm 139) through winter 2019 for work by the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at 405-425-3600 or visit https://www.pikepass.com

I-35 lanes shift near S. 19th St. in Moore

I-35 lanes are shifted between S. 19th St. (mm 116) and Indian Hills Rd. (mm 114) for ongoing bridge construction. S.W. 34th St. closed to through traffic at Telephone Rd. and the east and west I-35 service roads are narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals at S.W. 34th St.

SH-74 narrowed with four-way stop at N.W. 206th St./Covell Rd. through winter

Drivers can expect the following on SH-74/Portland Ave. through winter 2019 for an ongoing widening project.

  • SH-74 is narrowed to one lane in each direction with a four-way stop in place at N.W. 206th St./Covell Rd. through December for traffic signal installation.
  • North and southbound SH-74 is now open to two lanes in each direction between N.W. 164th St. and near N.W. 206th St./Covell Rd.
  • Drivers should watch for crews and expected various intermittently lanes closures as the final work is being completed.

More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/SH-74_expansion_project.html

SH-3/N.W. Expressway narrows at US-81 near Okarche through early winter 2019

SH-3/N.W. Expressway is narrowed to one lane in each direction at the US-81 junction just south of Okarche through early winter 2019 for a bridge rehabilitation project. Northwest-bound motorists may use the access road to detour to southbound US-81. Motorists should expect delays and be prepared for lane shifts throughout the project.

Tulsa Metro

US-64/SH-51/Broken Arrow Expressway bridge rehabilitation project; lane and ramp closures

  • East and westbound US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) is narrowed to two lanes in each direction from the southeast corner of the Inner Dispersal Loop to near 21st St. South until further notice as part of a bridge rehabilitation project. The westbound US-64/SH-51 on-ramp from 15th St. South is closed until further notice.
  • Use caution at all entrance ramps in the corridor and be prepared to stop before entering the highway.
  • Drivers can expect significant delays in the corridor, especially during peak travel times.

SH-11 bridge rehabilitation project in Tulsa; lane, ramp closures

SH-11 bridge rehabilitation project in Tulsa scheduled for overall completion in early 2020, delays can be expected in the following areas. Drivers should plan ahead for extra travel time, especially those heading to the Tulsa International Airport complex.

  • East and westbound SH-11 is narrowed to one open lane in each direction from Pine St. to the Tulsa International Airport complex through early 2020. Be alert to traffic shifts in this corridor.
  • The eastbound SH-11 off-ramp to Memorial Dr. is closed until further notice; detour to Virgin St. and follow signed detour route to Memorial Drive.
  • The eastbound SH-11 on-ramp from Virgin St. is closed until further notice; use signed detour route on Memorial Dr. and Pine Street.

I-44/Arkansas River bridge narrowed, ramps closed

As part of an improvement project at the I-44/Arkansas River bridge, the following closures are in place until further notice unless otherwise noted. Significant delays can be expected, especially during peak travel times.

  • East and westbound I-44 is narrowed to two lanes in each direction through early 2020.
  • The eastbound I-44 on-ramp from Elwood Ave. is closed until further notice.
  • The westbound I-44 on-ramp from Peoria Ave./Riverside Dr. is closed until further notice. Use the on-ramp at Lewis Ave. for access to westbound I-44 during this time.

US-64/SH-51 bridge rehabilitation project; lane and ramp closures

  • East and westbound US-64/SH-51 (Broken Arrow Expressway) is narrowed to two lanes in each direction from the southeast corner of the Inner Dispersal Loop to near 21st St. South until further notice as part of a bridge rehabilitation project. Drivers can expect significant delays, especially during peak travel times.
  • Use caution at all entrance ramps in the corridor and be prepared to stop before entering the highway.
  • The westbound US-64/SH-51 on-ramp from 15th St. South is closed until further notice.
  • Lewis Ave. and 15th St. South are narrowed under US-64/SH-51; expect delays in these corridors.
  • The overall project is expected to complete in late 2020, weather permitting.

US-75 on-ramps closed; lanes narrowed to one lane at Lewis Ave.

The southbound US-75 on-ramp from E. Apache St. is closed and the southbound US-75 on-ramp from Pine St. is closed until further notice. North and southbound US-75 is narrowed to one lane between Lewis Ave. and Pine St. through 2019 as part of an ongoing bridge maintenance project.

I-44/165th E. Ave. widening project

Drivers should be alert to reduced speeds and shifted lanes on east and westbound I-44 at 165th E. Ave. as part of an ongoing widening project.

US-412 narrowed near 4200 Rd. near Inola

Drivers can expect various lane closures and reduced speeds on east and westbound US-412 near 4200 Rd. near Inola through late 2019 for an ongoing improvement project.

 

 

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