Reminder: Memorial Day Traffic Advisory for 21 May 2020
Mike Seals - May 21, 2020 11:15 am
*** REMINDER – ODOT offices will be closed Monday, May 25, for the holiday. ***
The following construction projects will impact travel on major highways and interstates Saturday, May 22, through Monday, May 25. 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-44 narrows to one lane just south of SH-7/S.E. Lee Blvd. in Lawton, Comanche Co.
East and westbound I-44 (runs north and south) is narrowed to one lane south of SH-7/S.E. Lee Blvd. (mm 36A) in Lawton for a bridge rehabilitation project.
I-40 narrows to one lane in each direction west of US-183, Custer Co.
East and westbound I-40 narrows to one lane just west of US-183 in Custer County for an ongoing cable barrier project.
I-40 narrows in Okemah, Okfuskee Co.
East and westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Clearview Rd. (mm 227) and US-62 West/SH-27 (mm 221) in Okemah for pavement reconstruction.
I-40 narrows at US-69B in Checotah, McIntosh Co.
East and westbound I-40 is narrowed at US-69B (mm 265) in Checotah for a bridge reconstruction project.
I-40 narrows at SH-82 in Vian, Sequoyah Co.
East and westbound I-40 will have various lane closures at SH-82 (mm 297) in Vian for a bridge reconstruction project.
I-40 narrows to one lane at US-64 near Sallisaw, Sequoyah Co.
East and westbound I-40 is narrowed to one lane at the US-64 junction in Sallisaw as part of an interchange improvement project.
I-35 narrows at SH-59 near Wayne, McClain Co.
Northbound I-35 is narrowed to one lane from just south of SH-59 (mm 86) near Wayne to about three miles north of SH-59 for pavement reconstruction. Southbound I-35 is narrowed to one lane at SH-59 (mm 86). Drivers can expect lengthy delays and congestion in this work zone.
I-35 narrows at SH-19 in Pauls Valley, Garvin Co.
North and southbound I-35 is narrowed to two lanes in each direction SH-19 (mm 72) in Pauls Valley for an ongoing bridge rehabilitation.
I-35 narrows to one lane at SH-7 near Davis, Murray Co.
North and southbound I-35 is intermittently narrowed to one lane in each direction at SH-7 (mm 55) near Davis for bridge rehabilitation. Westbound SH-7 is also narrowed at I-35.
US-75 narrows near Copan, Washington Co.
North and southbound US-75 is narrowed to one lane in each direction two miles north of the SH-10 junction near Copan for a bridge rehabilitation project.
US-75 narrows north of Tulsa/Washington Co. line
Drivers can expect various lane closures on north and southbound US-75 from seven miles north of the Tulsa/Washington County line to six miles south of the US-75/US-60 junction for bridge rehabilitation projects.
US-75 narrows to one lane in Henryetta, Okmulgee Co.
North and southbound US-75/US-62 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between I-40 and US-266 in Henyretta for an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project.
US-69 narrows to one lane north of US-270 north of McAlester, Pittsburg Co.
North and southbound US-69 is narrowed to one lane north of US-270 north of McAlester for ongoing pavement rehabilitation.
US-69 narrows near Caney, Atoka/Bryan Co.
Southbound US-69 is narrowed to one lane between SH-22 near Caddo for pavement reconstruction.
US-69/75 intermittently narrows south of Durant, Bryan Co.
North and southbound lanes of US-69/75 are intermittently narrowed to one lane near Durant in Bryan County for an ongoing interchange project.
US-270 off-ramp to SH-31 is closed and lanes narrow to one lane in each direction near McAlester, Pittsburg, Co.
The eastbound US-270 off-ramp to SH-31 is closed and east and westbound US-270 is narrowed to one lane in each direction east of US-69 near McAlester for a bridge rehabilitation project.
US-70 narrows east of SH-32 near Kingston, Marshall, Co.
East and westbound US-70 (runs north and south) is narrowed to one lane east of SH-32 near Kingston for pavement reconstruction.
US-70 closed east of US-183 near Davidson, Tillman Co.
East and westbound US-70 is closed east of US-183 near Davidson for an ongoing bridge project. Traffic is detoured to US-183, then to SH-5; then SH-54.
US-81 intermittently narrows to one lane in Kingfisher, Kingfisher Co.
North and southbound US-81/Main St. is intermittently narrowed between SH-33 and Sheridan Ave. in Kingfisher for a pavement rehabilitation project.
SH-51 ramp narrows at I-35, Payne Co.
The westbound SH-51 ramp to southbound I-35 and the merge area onto southbound I-35 are narrowed to one lane for bridge repairs.
US-81 narrows to one lane north of US-412 in Enid, Garfield Co.
North and southbound US-81 is narrowed to one lane in both directions north of US-412 in Enid for an ongoing bridge project.
US-81 intermittently narrows to one lane north of US-70 near Waurika, Jefferson Co.
North and southbound US-81 intermittently narrows to one lane north of US-70 near Waurika in Jefferson County for an ongoing resurfacing project.
SH-33 closed near Thomas, Custer County
East and westbound SH-33 is closed between N 2370 CR and just west of SH-47 in Thomas through summer 2020 as part of a bridge and pavement reconstruction project. Drivers should locate an alternate route or follow the signed detour of SH-47, US-183 and SH-33.
SH-7 narrows to one lane in each direction in Davis, Murray Co.
East and westbound SH-7 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between US-77 and Eighth St. in Davis for an ongoing pavement reconstruction project.
US-412 narrows at Verdigris River Overflow, Rogers Co.
East and westbound US-412 is narrowed to one lane in each direction at the Verdigris River Overflow, located just west of the Verdigris River, for a bridge replacement project.
SH-20 narrows near SH-10, Delaware Co.
SH-20 is narrowed to one lane with temporary signals in place one mile east of the SH-10 junction near Jay for a bridge rehabilitation project.
US-60 traffic shifted east of US-75, Washington Co.
Drivers should be alert to traffic shifts on US-60 about two miles east of the US-75 junction near Bartlesville for a highway and bridge reconstruction project.
SH-82 narrows to one lane in Salina, Mayes Co.
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.
US-64 narrows south of SH-99 junction, Pawnee Co.
US-64 is narrowed and traffic shifted just south of the SH-99 junction in Cleveland for bridge replacement.
Tulsa Metro:
I-44/33rd W. Ave. bridge replacement; lane shifts, ramp closures
As part of an ongoing bridge replacement project scheduled for overall completion in spring 2021, weather permitting:
- Eastbound I-44 is narrowed to one lane at 33rd W. Ave. until further notice.
- Drivers should be alert to lane shifts on east and westbound I-44 at 33rd W. Ave. until further notice.
- The eastbound I-44 off-ramp to 33rd W. Ave. and the westbound I-44 on-ramp from 33rd W. Ave. are closed until further notice.
I-44 narrows near 11th St. South
Eastbound I-44 intermittently is narrowed between 11th St. South and 129th E. Ave. through May for a bridge maintenance project.
I-44/165th E. Ave. widening project; lane, ramp shifts
Drivers should be alert to shifted lanes on east and westbound I-44 at 165th E. Ave. through early summer 2020 as part of an ongoing widening project.
US-64/SH-51 bridge rehabilitation project; land and ramp closures
- Westbound US-64/SH-51 is narrowed to two lanes from near 21st St. South to the southeast corner of the Inner Dispersal Loop until further notice as part of a bridge rehabilitation project. Drivers can expect significant delays, especially during peak travel times.
- The westbound US-64/SH-51 on-ramp at 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.
I-244 narrows at Sheridan Rd., Garnett Ave.
Westbound I-244 intermittently is narrowed at Sheridan Rd., and on east and westbound I-244 at Garnett Ave. until further notice as part of an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project, scheduled for overall completion in early summer 2020.
SH-11 bridge ramp closes at Virgin St. in Tulsa
- East and westbound SH-11 is narrowed to one open lane in each direction from Pine St. to the Tulsa International Airport complex until further notice for a bridge rehabilitation project. Be alert to traffic shifts in this corridor.
- The westbound SH-11 off ramp to Virgin St. (Airport Terminal) is closed through the summer; detour to Pine St. and follow signed detour route to Sheridan Road. Allow extra time to reach the TIA Terminal complex for arriving/departing flights during this time.
SH-11 (36th St. North) closes at Peoria Ave.
All lanes of east and westbound SH-11 (36th St. North) are closed between Peoria Ave. and Lewis Ave. through early fall 2020 for a bridge replacement project at Dirty Butter Creek. The detour will direct traffic to US-75, SH-20 and SH-11 around this closure. Drivers should plan ahead for extra travel time in this corridor.
US-412/US-64 narrows at 209th W. Ave.
Drivers can expect various lane and shoulder closures on east and westbound US-412/US-64 at 209th W. Ave. through summer 2020 as part of a bridge rehabilitation project.
OKC METRO
I-235/I-44 interchange work continues through 2021; expect lane shifts and intermittent ramp closures
Motorists should be alert to changing conditions including lane shifts, narrowed lanes and workers along northbound and southbound I-235 between N. 50th St. and N. 63rd St. and along eastbound and westbound I-44 between Western Ave. (mm 126) and Kelley Ave. (mm 128B). Eastbound and westbound I-44 lanes are shifted to the south through spring 2020. Motorists also should be prepared for limited merge areas at on- and off-ramps along I-235 and I-44. Drivers are reminded to plan ahead and use their Off Broadway alternate routes of I-35, I-40, SH-74/Lake Hefner Parkway and Martin Luther King Ave. to avoid the area.
More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I-235_I-44_interchange.html
I-35 narrows south of I-44 over Deep Fork Creek through spring 2020
Northbound and southbound I-35 is narrowed to two lanes between N.E. 50th St. (mm 132A) and the I-44 interchange (mm 133) through spring 2020. Southbound I-35 lanes are shifted significantly between I-44 and N.E 63rd St. Ramp closures include northbound I-35 off-ramp to N.E. 63rd St./Bryant Ave. (mm 132B) and southbound I-35 on-ramp (mm 132B) from E. Frontage Rd. at Bryant Ave. Additionally, the southbound I-35 E. Frontage Rd. is closed to thru-traffic from N.E. 63rd St. to N.E. 50th St. through spring 2020. Alternate route options include SH-74/Lake Hefner Parkway and I-44.
I-40 narrows at Peebly Rd., I-40 work continues between I-240 and Peebly Rd. through summer 2020
Westbound I-40 is narrowed to two lanes between Peebly Rd. (mm 169) and I-240 (mm 165) for ongoing widening and interchange reconstruction at Choctaw Rd. continuing through summer 2020. Eastbound I-40 is open to three lanes in this area; however, drivers can continue to expect lane shifts in the work zone.
More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I40_and_Choctaw_Road.html
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.
SH-152/Airport Rd. ramps at Council Rd. shifted for turnpike project
The following traffic impacts are a part of an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority project:
- East and westbound SH-152/Airport Rd. is narrowed to one lane between Council Rd. and S.W. 59th St. and the westbound SH-152 off-ramp to Council Rd. has shifted to the east.
For more information, contact the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at 405-425-3600 or visit https://www.pikepass.com.