OKC Traffic Advisory 8-10-18

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OKC TrafFacts

ODOT Media and Public Relations

Contact: Annahlyse Meyer

Date: Fri., Aug. 10, 2018

Telephone: (405) 521-6000   Online: www.odot.org

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The projects below are weather permitting:.

 

Southbound I-235 ramp now open at N. 50th St.

The southbound I-235 on-ramp from N. 50th St. is now open to traffic. This ramp was rebuilt as part of the ongoing I-235 widening and reconstruction project between N. 36th St. and I-44.


The new ramp configuration provides enhanced safety to motorists with a longer merge lane. When I-235 fully reopens later this year, this merge lane will extend from N. 50th St. to N. 36th St.


Motorists are reminded that they will be merging into an active work zone that remains narrowed to two lanes to N. 36th St.


The northbound I-235 off-ramp to N. 50th St. will remain closed while paving work continues on the northbound lanes through the end of summer. Meanwhile, the northbound I-235 on-ramp from N. 50th St. will remain permanently closed as it will be eliminated in the next phase in reconstructing the I-235 and I-44 interchange. More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/OFF_Broadway_and_I-235.html

 

SH-77H (Sooner Rd.) narrowed at S.E. 89th St. through Saturday

The right lane of northbound SH-77H (Sooner Rd.) is closed at S.E. 89th St. until 4 p.m. Saturday for surface repair.

 

I-35 ramp at Shields Blvd. closes, I-35 narrows at N. 12th St. in Moore Friday

The northbound I-35 off-ramp to Shields Blvd. will be closed and the left lane of northbound I-35 will be closed between N. 12th St. (mm 118) and Shields Blvd. (mm 119A) in Moore from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday for lighting work by OG&E.


I-40 narrows to one lane at Choctaw Rd. Sunday morning

Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between I-240/I-40 junction and Choctaw Rd. (mm 166) from 5 a.m. to noon Sunday for sign maintenance.

I-40 work continues between I-240 and Peebly Rd., Triple X Rd. bridge closed until 2019

Drivers should be alert to narrowed lanes and to eastbound I-40 traffic shifted to the west next to westbound I-40 lanes between I-240 (mm 165) and Peebly Rd. (mm 169) as part of on-going widening and interchange reconstruction at Choctaw Rd. continuing through 2020. Motorists can expect two lanes open in each direction during peak commute times. The Triple X Rd. bridge over I-40 is closed until 2019. Drivers must use an alternate route.

More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I40_and_Choctaw_Road.html


I-35 narrows near S. 19th St. in Moore nightly beginning Saturday; I-35 narrows, lanes shift in Moore Monday

Drivers can expect the following closures on I-35 between S. 19th St. (mm 116) and Indian Hills Rd. (mm 114) for lane striping and barrier wall installation as part of construction of the new S.W. 34th St. bridge over I-35 that continues through summer 2019. The speed limit will also be reduced in the work zone.

  • I-35 will be intermittently narrowed to one lane in each direction between S. 19th St. and Indian Hills Rd. from 7 p.m. Saturday to 6 a.m. Sunday and continuing nightly through Tuesday night; and

  • The right lane of north and southbound I-35 will be closed between S. 19th St. and Indian Hills Rd. from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday for resurfacing. Following this closure, the north and southbound I-35 lanes will be shifted in the work zone through fall 2018.

 

N. Drexel Blvd. closed at I-44 through next week

All lanes of N. Drexel Blvd. are closed under I-44 through next week for bridge painting. Traffic is being detoured locally. 


 

On-going Construction Projects:

I-40 lanes shifted, service road narrowed at SH-4 (Mustang Rd.) through summer 2018 for turnpike project.

Eastbound I-40 lanes are shifted between SH-4/Mustang Rd. (mm 138) and Morgan Rd. (mm 140) and the eastbound I-40 collector road is narrowed to one lane between SH-4/Mustang Rd. (mm 138) and the John Kilpatrick Turnpike (mm 139) through summer 2018 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-44 bridge/ramp narrowed to one lane at May Ave. through 2018

The westbound I-44 bridge/ramp is narrowed to one lane between May Ave. (mm 124) and N.W. 36th St. through 2018 for a bridge rehabilitation project. This ramp runs westbound to southbound and stretches over SH-66 (39th Expwy) and SH-74 (Lake Hefner Pkwy). Drivers can expect major delays in this area and should locate an alternate route such as Lincoln Blvd., I-35 or I-235.

 

 

I-35 narrows to one lane at N.E. 122nd St., ramps close nightly through summer 2018

Drivers can expect various lane and ramp closures on north and southbound I-35 between N.E.122nd St. (mm 137) and US-77/SH-66/Second St. (mm 141) from 7 pm. to 6 a.m. nightly and on weekends from 7 p.m. Fridays to 6 p.m. Sundays through summer 2018. The speed limit is also reduced to 60 mph through the work zone.

 

I-235 ramp to N.E. 23rd St. narrowed to one lane through summer 2018

The northbound I-235 off-ramp to N.E. 23rd St. is narrowed to one lane through summer 2018 for ramp modification.

  

Memorial Rd. narrows intermittently at SH-74 through fall 2018

East and westbound Memorial Rd. will be intermittently narrowed to one lane between SH-74/Portland Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. through fall 2018 for a resurfacing project. Motorists should expect a reduced speed limit as well as significant delays and congestion through fall, especially at the intersections of Memorial Rd. with SH-74, May Ave. and Pennsylvania Ave. Additionally, night-time lane closures can be expected on eastbound and westbound Memorial Rd. later in the project. For more information, call the City of Oklahoma City at 405-297-2040.

   

  

SH-74 widening project ongoing at N.W. 164th St. through summer 2019; N.W. 192nd St. closed at SH-74 through mid-August

Motorists should expect intermittent delays and congestion on SH-74 between N.W. 164th St. and N.W. 206th St./Covell Rd. as part of an ongoing widening project through summer 2019. Additionally, N.W. 192nd St. is closed between SH-74 and Bloomfield Pl. through mid-August for interchange reconstruction. More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/SH-74_expansion_project.html

 

Downtown streets narrow, close for Oklahoma City Boulevard project through summer 2018

As part of the Oklahoma City Boulevard construction project, motorists can expect the following lane closures through summer 2018:

  • Western Ave. and Classen Blvd. are closed between Reno Ave. and W. Sheridan Ave.;
  • Robinson Ave. is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Reno Ave. and S.W. Fifth St.;
  • Reno Ave. is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Klein and Walker;
  • Drivers will not be able to make a left turn from Reno Ave. onto S. Western Ave. or onto S. Classen Blvd.;
  • California St. is permanently closed at Classen Blvd.
  • S.W. Fifth St. is an eastbound only detour between Western Ave. and Walker Ave.; and
  • S.W. Third St. remains closed between Broadway Ave. and Shields Blvd./E.K. Gaylord Blvd.

Drivers in downtown Oklahoma City should pay close attention to signage and should plan extra travel time in the area. If traveling I-40, motorist are encouraged to exit at Penn Ave. or Robinson Ave. The project is expected to continue through mid-2019.

 

Western Ave., N.W. 178th St. narrowed through Spring 2019

The following closures onN. Western Ave. and N.W. 178th St. as part of an ongoing reconstruction and widening project:

  • East and westbound N.W. 178th St. are narrowed to one lane in each direction between Griffin Dr. and Vermejo Dr.
  • North and southbound Western Ave. will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between N.W. 178th and N.W. 192nd.
  • Highland Park Rd. remains accessible at Western Ave. and serves as a detour for northbound Western Ave. traffic.

Western Ave. will be widened to four lanes between N.W. 178th St. and N.W. 192nd St. in partnership with the City of Oklahoma City. Speed limit is reduced and motorists should plan for delays and congestion in the area and seek an alternate route when possible. The project is expected to complete in spring 2019. For more information, contact the City of Oklahoma City at 405-297-2535.

 

SH-33 narrowed, speed limits reduced in Guthrie through fall 2018

Eastbound and westbound SH-33 remains narrowed to one lane in each direction between I-35 and SH-77 for ongoing bridge construction through Fall 2018. Additionally, speed limits are reduced and wide loads are restricted through the work zone. There is no pedestrian access across the bridge during construction. More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/SH-33_Cottonwood_Creek.html 

 

SH-9 narrows at 12th Ave S.E. in Norman daily through August

All lanes of SH-9 are open at 12th Ave. S.E. in Norman, however, left turns are restricted through August for work as part of an ongoing City of Norman project. For more information, contact the City of Norman at 405-366-5396.

   

N. MacArthur Blvd. closed at N.W. 178th St. through summer 2018

N. MacArthur Blvd. is closed between N.W. 178th St. and N.W. 206th St. (Covell Rd.) in the Deer Creek area through summer for an ongoing Oklahoma County bridge and resurfacing project. Access remains open to Deer Creek Rd. from the north and to White Tail Drive from the south.

For more information, contact Oklahoma County at 405-713-1503.