FLOODING/WINTER WEATHER: Highway Conditions 1-11-2020 as of 5 a.m.
Slick conditions have the potential to quickly develop this morning as freezing temperatures and precipitation move through the state. Several highways also remain closed due to flooding, and a list of those areas is below.
At this time, slick areas are reported on I-35 in Noble County and also on highways in Kay County. Salt and sand operations are underway in central and northeast Oklahoma. Drivers are urged to closely monitor weather reports and be alert to changing conditions. Visibility may be low in some areas due to fog. Plan additional travel time, slow down and increase following distances. Remember, bridges and overpasses will ice first.
REMEMBER during snowy and icy conditions, motorists are asked to:
• Stay at least 200 feet behind road clearing equipment; crews need room to maneuver and can engage plowing or spreading materials without notice.
• Be aware of "black ice," which looks wet on the roadway but is a thin layer of ice.
• Allow extra space between vehicles to provide adequate distance for braking.
• Be patient, plan trips ahead and allow extra time in reaching destinations.
NOTE: This office will send an update once road conditions change.
Several highways remain closed due to flooding, including:
ATOKA COUNTY
SH-131 is closed in Wardville.
HUGHES COUNTY
SH-31 is closed between Industrial Park and SH-31A near Stuart.
JOHNSTON COUNTY
SH-7 is closed is closed east of SH-99 due to damage from flooding. Detour is US-377 south to SH-22 east to SH-48A then north on SH-48.
OKMULGEE COUNTY
US-75A is now OPEN between 13th St. and 15th St. in Beggs.
SH-16/2nd St. is now OPEN between Broadway Ave. and Cherokee Ave. in Beggs.
PITTSBURG COUNTY
US-69 Business is now OPEN between McAlester and SH-113.
SH-63 is closed is closed between Haileyville and Black Beach Road.
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DURING flooding conditions, motorists are reminded:
- Don't drive around barricades if roadway is closed.
- If you see high water, turn around and do not enter.
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The following highways remain closed until further notice due to ongoing flooding-related closures or damage:
NOWATA CO.
- SH-10 is closed 4.5 miles east of US-169 at Cedar Creek due to flooding damage
MUSKOGEE CO.
- SH-10 is closed just east US-62 in Ft. Gibson due to flooding damage
To check CURRENT ROAD CONDITIONS in Oklahoma, call
ODOT's ROAD CONDITIONS HOTLINE at 844-4OK-HWYS (844-465-4997)
or go to www.okroads.org. For turnpike information, call the
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at 877-403-7623 or go to http://www.pikepass.com
If drivers must travel out of state they are urged to check area road conditions before heading out.
Out-of-State Road Conditions
Arkansas 501-569-2374 www.idrivearkansas.com
Colorado 303-639-1111 www.cotrip.org
Kansas 866-511-5368 www.Kandrive.org
Missouri 888-275-6636 www.modot.org
New Mexico 800-432-4269 www.nmroads.com
Texas 800-452-9292 www.drivetexas.org
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