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TrafFacts

ODOT Media and Public Relations

Contact: Lisa Shearer-Salim  

Date: Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Telephone: (405) 521-6000

Email: mpr@odot.org    www.odot.org

Work Zone Wednesday: Still texting and driving? Now that's March Madness

The projects below are weather permitting:

Westbound I-40 narrows at Peebly Rd. Wednesday night

Westbound I-40 will be narrowed to one lane between Peebly Rd. (mm 169) and Choctaw Rd. (mm 166) from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday for ongoing bridge work.

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

Drivers should be alert to narrowed lanes on east and westbound I-40 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 through mid-2019. Drivers must use an alternate route. More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I40_and_Choctaw_Road.html

SH-74 (Lake Hefner Pkwy) narrows at SH-66/I-44 Wednesday night

The right lane of southbound SH-74 (Lake Hefner Pkwy) will be closed at SH-66 (39^th Expwy)/I-44 from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday for an ongoing bridge rehabilitation project.

I-44 bridge/ramp narrowed to one lane at May Ave. through spring 2019
The westbound I-44 bridge/ramp is narrowed to one lane between May Ave. (mm 124) and N.W. 36th St. through early 2019 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 — especially during rush hour — and should locate an alternate route such as Lincoln Blvd. and I-35.

Westbound I-44 narrows at S.W. 29th St. Wednesday night

The two right lanes of westbound I-44 (runs south) will be closed between S.W. 15th St. (mm 119) and S.W. 29th St. (mm 118)  from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday for bridge maintenance at S.W. 25th St. Work will continue on the bridge through April.

Northbound I-35 ramp closes at N.E. 122nd St., I-35 lane closes at Hefner Rd. Thursday

The northbound I-35 off-ramp to N.E. 122nd St. (mm 137) will be closed and the right lane of northbound I-35 will be closed between Hefner Rd. (mm 136) and N.E. 122nd St. from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday for sign structure installation.

Southbound I-35 ramp closes, lanes narrow at Second St. in Edmond Thursday, Friday

The southbound I-35 on-ramp from US-77/SH-66/Second St. (mm 141) in Edmond will be closed and southbound I-35 will be narrowed to one lane between US-77/SH-66/Second St. and E. 15th St. (mm 140) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday and Friday for ongoing sign structure installation. Motorists are advised to use caution and plan for delays in this area.

I-35 narrows at SH-37 Wednesday, Thursday nights

Northbound I-35 will be narrowed to one lane at SH-37 (mm 117) from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday and from 10 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday for overhead bridge work as part of an ongoing bridge project.

I-35 ramps at SH-37/S. Fourth St. closed, detoured; SH-37 narrowed in Moore through summer 2019

Drivers can expect the following closures and detours through early summer 2019 for a project to rehabilitate the SH-37/S. Fourth St. bridge over I-35 in Moore.

• The northbound I-35 on-ramp from SH-37 is closed. Traffic is detoured to Howard Ave. and S.W. Fourth to the on-ramp from the northbound I-35 service road.
• The northbound I-35 off-ramp to SH-37/S. Fourth St./Main St./N. Fifth St. (mm 117) is open; however, drivers cannot turn right onto S. Fourth St. from the ramp. Drivers can continue north on the service road to Main St. or can use the off-ramp at S. 19th St. (mm 116) and Broadway Ave. as a detour.
• SH-37 is narrowed to one lane in each direction at I-35.

Eastbound I-40 ramp closes to John Kilpatrick Turnpike Wednesday night

The eastbound I-40 off-ramp to northbound John Kilpatrick Turnpike will be closed from 10 p.m. Wednesday to 5 a.m. Thursday and from 10 p.m. Thursday to 5 a.m. Friday to widen the ramp as part of an ongoing Oklahoma Turnpike Authority project. Detour is northbound SH-4 to SH-66 to the Kilpatrick Turnpike.

I-40 lanes shifted, service road narrowed at SH-4/Mustang Rd. through spring for turnpike project.

East and westbound I-40 lanes are shifted between SH-4/Mustang Rd. (mm 138) and Morgan Rd. (mm 140) and the eastbound and 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 spring 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

SH-152 narrows at S. MacArthur Blvd. Wednesday night

Westbound SH-152 will be narrowed to one lane between S. MacArthur Blvd. and S. Council Rd. from 8 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday to relocate barrier wall as part of an ongoing Oklahoma Turnpike Authority project for the extension of the John Kilpatrick Turnpike. 

For more information, contact the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at 405-425-3600 or visit https://www.pikepass.com

S.E. 15th St. narrows in Del City tonight, Thursday

Eastbound and westbound S.E. 15th St. will be narrowed to one lane in each direction at Vickie Dr. in Del City until 6 p.m. Thursday for I-40 bridge repairs. Motorists are advised to expect delays and congestion and to use caution while workers are in this area.

SH-9 narrows in Norman Thursday

Westbound SH-9 will be narrowed to one lane between 24^th Ave. S.E. and 12^th Ave. S.E. from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday and between 12^th Ave. S.E. and Jenkins Ave. from 1:30-3 p.m. Thursday for guardrail repair.  

On-going Construction Projects:

I-35 lanes shift near S. 19th St. in Moore through summer 2019

I-35 lanes are currently shifted between S. 19th St. (mm 116) and Indian Hills Rd. (mm 114) as part of construction of the new S.W. 34th St. bridge over I-35. Also, S.W. 34th St. will be closed to through traffic at Telephone Rd. and the east and west I-35 service roads will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals at S.W. 34th St. that will continue through summer 2019. The speed limit is also reduced in the work zone. More info: https://www.ok.gov/odot/S.W._34th_St._bridge_over_I-35_in_Moore.html     

OKC Boulevard closed at various locations through mid-2019

Oklahoma City Boulevard intersections between Shields/EK Gaylord Blvd. and Walker Ave., are open but remain four-way stops with traffic signals scheduled for installation later in the project at Walker, Harvey and Robinson.

Drivers in downtown Oklahoma City should pay close attention to signage and should plan extra travel time in the area.

The following closures and lane impacts are scheduled through mid-2019 for the completion of the OKC Boulevard:

• OKC Boulevard drivers will not be able to turn onto Harvey Ave. at this time due to ongoing work at this intersection;
• Reno Ave. is narrowed to one lane in each direction and traffic is shifted between Klein and Walker;
• Northbound lanes of Western Ave. are closed at S.W. Third St.;
• Robinson Ave. is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Reno Ave. and S.W. Fifth St.;
• Western Ave. and Classen Blvd. are closed between S.W. Third St. and W. Sheridan Ave.;
• Drivers will not be able to make a left turn from Reno Ave. onto S. Western Ave.;
• Exchange Ave. is permanently closed at Western Ave. and Reno Ave.;
• California St. is permanently closed at Classen Blvd.; and
• S.W. Fifth St. is an eastbound only detour between Western Ave. and Walker Ave.

If traveling I-40, motorists are encouraged to exit at Penn Ave. or Robinson Ave. More info: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I40_Crosstown_2.html  

Britton Rd. narrows to one lane at May Ave. through early 2020

Westbound Britton Rd. is closed to thru-traffic just west of Pennsylvania Ave. to May Ave. in the Village for a reconstruction project. There currently is not access to May Ave. on westbound Britton Rd. Drivers should avoid getting stuck in neighborhood traffic and observe these detour options: Pennsylvania to Hefner Rd. to May Ave. or Pennsylvania to Wilshire Rd. to May Ave. Access will remain open to businesses throughout the year-long project. Drivers can expect additional Britton Rd. lane closures and lane shifts later this spring. For more information, call the City of the Village at 405-751-8861.

SH-74 lanes shifted at N.W. 164th St., N.W. 206^th St./Covell Rd. closed at SH-74/Portland Ave. through mid-March

Drivers should be alert to the following traffic impacts on SH-74 between N.W. 164th St. and N.W. 206th St./Covell Rd. and on N.W. 206^th St./Covell Rd. as part of an ongoing widening project:

• North and southbound SH-74 lanes are temporarily shifted between N.W. 164^th and N.W. 178^th St. through late spring 2019.
• East and westbound N.W. 206^th/Covell Rd. is closed between SH-74/Portland Ave. and Deer Springs Circle through mid-March. Motorists still have access to local businesses.

Motorists can expect intermittent delays and congestion later in the project, which is scheduled to complete in summer 2019. More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/SH-74_expansion_project.html

Western Ave. narrowed through spring 2019

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

• North and southbound Western Ave. will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between N.W. 178th and N.W. 192nd through spring 2019.

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.

Cornwell Dr. narrows to one lane at E. Main St. in Yukon daily through March

Southbound Cornwell Dr. will be narrowed to one lane between SH-66/E. Main St. and Poplar Ave. from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through March, for sidewalk construction. For more information, contact the City of Yukon at 405-354-1895.

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