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ODOT Media and Public Relations

Contact: Lisa Shearer-Salim

Date: Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020

Telephone: (405) 521-6000

Email: mpr@odot.org    www.odot.org

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These projects are weather permitting:

I-240 exits closed at Sooner Rd. and Air Depot Blvd. Thursday and Friday nights

The following closures will take place on eastbound I-240 between Sooner Rd. and Douglas Blvd. for signage installation:

• Eastbound I-240 off-ramps at Sooner Rd. (mm 8) and Air Depot Blvd. (mm 9) will be closed from 8 p.m. Thursday to 6 a.m. Friday;
• The right lane of eastbound I-240 will be closed between Sooner Rd. and Air Depot Blvd. from 8 p.m. Thursday and 6 a.m. Friday;
• Eastbound I-240 off-ramps at Sooner Rd. (mm 8), Air Depot Blvd. (mm 9) and the Douglas Blvd. loop ramp (mm 11B) will close intermittently between 8 a.m. and 4 a.m. Friday.
• Eastbound I-240 off-ramps at Sooner Rd. (mm 8) and Air Depot Blvd. (mm 9) and the I-240 exit lane between the two exits will close again from 8 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday and 8 p.m. Sunday to 6 a.m.

Sooner Rd. narrowed to one lane near I-240 through fall 2020

Sooner Rd. is narrowed to one lane in each direction between S.E. 70th St. and S.E. 80th St. through spring for a bridge rehabilitation project at I-240. Drivers can expect significant lane shifts in this work zone through late 2020.

I-40 narrowed between Peebly Rd. and I-240 Thursday and Friday 

Eastbound and westbound I-40 are intermittently narrowed to two lanes with shoulders closed between Peebly Rd. (mm 169) and I-240 (mm 165) until 6 p.m. Thursday and again from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday for striping.

Northbound I-35 ramp at Britton Rd. closed, I-35 narrowed at Wilshire Blvd. through October

Drivers can expect the following I-35 lane and ramp closures for ongoing bridge rehabilitation that continues through October:

• The northbound I-35 on-ramp from Britton Rd. will be closed through October.
• Northbound I-35 will be narrowed to two lanes between Wilshire Blvd. (mm 134) and Britton Rd. (mm 135) through October.

US-77/Broadway Ext. narrowed at John Kilpatrick Turnpike through October

Southbound US-77/Broadway Ext. is narrowed to two lanes between the John Kilpatrick Turnpike and N.E. 122nd St. through October for bridge rehabilitation. Drivers can expect delays and should be alert to reduced merging distance, especially at the John Kilpatrick Turnpike ramps to southbound US-77/Broadway Ext. Motorists are urged to maintain extra vigilance while in the work zone during peak travel times.

Ongoing Construction Projects:

I-235/I-44 interchange work continues through 2021; expect lane shifts and intermittent ramp closures

Drivers should be alert to the following traffic impacts in the I-235/US-77 construction zone at I-44 for ongoing reconstruction and widening that continues through 2021:

• 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).
• Both I-235 and I-44 will be narrowed to two lanes in each direction during peak commute hours, but may narrow to one lane some nights and weekends. Eastbound and westbound I-44 lanes are shifted to westbound lanes (to the north) through early fall 2020.
• Eastbound I-44 traffic planning to exit to southbound I-235/US-77, northbound I-235/US-77 or to southbound Lincoln Blvd. must stay in the far right lane starting at Western Ave. (mm 126) as they cannot access the exits from the through lanes while traffic is shifted to the north. Additionally, eastbound and westbound I-44 has limited merge areas at ramps in the work zone. Motorists should be prepared to stop and yield when entering I-44 in these areas.
• Motorists traveling from northbound I-235 to westbound I-44 will need to be in the right lane of northbound I-235 and exit at N. 50th St. (mm 50B). Once on the ramp, stay to the left to access the one-lane ramp to westbound I-44 (mm 44A). There is a limited merge area at the end of the ramp onto westbound I-44. Be prepared to stop and yield to mainline I-44 traffic.
• Motorists should be alert to the realignment of the northbound I-235 off-ramp to eastbound I-44. Additionally, eastbound I-44 remains narrowed to two lanes up to Kelley Ave. (mm 128B) and motorists are advised to use caution entering this area of the work zone.
• Drivers are advised to use extra caution when merging onto southbound I-235/US-77 from N. 63rd St. as this on-ramp is shifted and there is a limited merge area.
• The northbound I-235/US-77 off-ramp to N. 63^rd St. will be narrowed to two lanes at the intersection with right turns allowed from the thru-lane starting through fall.
• Motorists also should expect intermittent ramp closures throughout the project.
• Drivers should 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.

I-40 narrows at Sunnylane Rd. in Del City daily through 2023

Eastbound I-40 will be narrowed to two lanes between Sunnylane Rd. (mm 155A) and Hudiburg Dr. (mm 156B) bridge reconstruction at Crutcho Creek, S.E. 15th St. and Sooner Rd. Other traffic impacts include:

• The eastbound I-40 Service Rd. will be narrowed to one lane between S.E. 15th St. and Hudiburg Dr. through spring 2021;
• Sooner Rd. will narrow to one lane in each direction under I-40 between the service roads continuing through spring 2021, including a short-term full closure by mid-September. Motorists may use the service roads for a detour during the closure.
• Eastbound and westbound S.E. 15^th St. is narrowed to one lane in each direction at the intersection with Vickie Dr./Tinker Diagonal through spring 2021 with temporary traffic signals being installed. Additionally, northbound and southbound Vickie Dr. turn lanes are closed at S.E. 15th St., however, motorists still will be allowed to make left turns after yielding at the intersection.
• Motorists are advised to locate an alternate route such as I-240 and US-62/N.E. 23rd St. or plan extra travel time and be prepared for delays in the area.

More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I-40_Del_City_bridges.html

More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I-44_and_SH-152_projects_in_southwest_Oklahoma_City.html

SH-152/Airport Rd. ramp at I-44 closed through fall, Will Rogers World Airport traffic affected through winter 2020 

The eastbound SH-152/Airport Rd. ramp to eastbound I-44 (runs north) is closed through late fall 2020 for bridge rehabilitation. SH-152 traffic is detoured on westbound I-44 (runs south) to S.W. 59^th St. just to the south to turn around and go back east on I-44 (runs north) toward downtown Oklahoma City. This project will significantly impact Will Rogers World Airport traffic through winter 2020 and drivers should plan extra travel time or use an alternate route.

More information: https://www.ok.gov/odot/I-44_and_SH-152_projects_in_southwest_Oklahoma_City.html 

Speed limit reduced, use caution on SH-152 ramp at John Kilpatrick Turnpike through mid-October

Drivers can expect a reduced speed limit and flaggers directing traffic on the westbound SH-152 on-ramp from eastbound John Kilpatrick Turnpike through mid-October for equipment and material movement as part of an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority project. For more information, contact the Oklahoma Turnpike Authority at 405-425-3600.  

I-240 Service Rd./S.W. 74th St. turnaround, lanes closed at Pennsylvania Ave. through October

The left turn lane on the eastbound I-240 Service Rd./S.W. 74th St. will be closed at Pennsylvania Ave. at 7 p.m. Monday through October for sidewalk construction in partnership with the City of Oklahoma City. Drivers can still turn left from the center lane. For more information, contact the City of Oklahoma City at 405-297-2241.

SH-66/39th Expwy narrowed to one lane at SH-74 through winter 2020

SH-66/39th Expwy is narrowed to one lane in each direction at SH-74/Lake Hefner Pkwy through winter 2020 for bridge deck rehabilitation. The on and off-ramps will remain open, but drivers should reduce speeds and use caution when merging.

I-40 narrowed to two lanes at Garth Brooks Blvd. in Yukon; Frisco Rd. closed at I-40 in Yukon through summer 2021

Eastbound and westbound I-40 is narrowed to two lanes in each direction between Garth Brooks Blvd. (mm 136) and N. Cimarron Rd. (mm 132) in Yukon for ongoing construction through summer 2021. Motorists are advised to expect delays and lane shifts in the work zone. Other closures include:

• Frisco Rd. over I-40 is closed between 10th St. and Vandament Ave. through summer 2021;
• N.W. 23rd St. will be closed to through traffic from Richland Rd. and Frisco Rd. through summer 2021.
• While Vandament Ave. is expected to remain open near I-40 during construction, motorists are advised to use caution and to watch for construction trucks and equipment moving in the area.

US-62/N.E. 23rd St. narrowed near Midwest Blvd. in Midwest City through fall 2020

Drivers can expect various lane closures on east and westbound US-62/N.E. 23^rd St. between Midwest Blvd. and Air Depot Blvd. in Midwest City through fall 2020 for bridge painting.

Douglas Blvd., N.E. 10th St. narrowed to one lane in Midwest City 

Douglas Blvd. is narrowed to one lane in each direction between N.E. 10th St. and Cardinal Place in Midwest City as part of a City of Midwest City project. Additionally, east and westbound N.E. 10th St. is narrowed to one lane in each direction at Douglas Blvd as part of the same project. For more information, contact the City of Midwest City at 405-739-1213.

S.E. 29th St. narrowed, lanes shifted at Midwest Blvd. in Midwest City through fall 2020

S.E. 29th St. is narrowed to one lane in each direction between Midwest Blvd. and Douglas Blvd. and motorists should be alert to a significant lane shift to the westbound lane (to the north). This work is expected to continue through late summer 2020 as part of a City of Midwest City project. For more information, contact the City of Midwest City at 405-739-1213.

SH-9 shoulder closed at 48th Ave. S.E. in Norman through fall 2020

The right shoulder of westbound SH-9 is closed between 48th Ave. S.E. and 36th Ave. S.E. in Norman through fall 2020 for pedestrian trail construction in partnership with the City of Norman. While no lane closures are anticipated, the speed limit will be reduced in the work zone. For more information, contact the City of Norman at 405-366-5406.

US-81/I-40 Business/SH-66 bridge narrowed, lanes shifted at S.E. 22^nd St. in El Reno through summer 2021

Northbound and southbound US-81/I-40 Business/SH-66 traffic is shifted between S.E. 22nd St. and Elm St. in El Reno to a detour just to the east of the bridge through summer 2021 as part of an ongoing bridge replacement project. The detour is one lane in each direction and wide loads are restricted. Use extra caution in the detour, especially at the temporary railroad crossing near Elm St., which will have lights and signs to warn drivers.

SH-74 narrowed to one lane at N.W. 192nd St. through October

SH-74 is narrowed to one lane in each direction between N.W. 192nd St. and N.W. 206th St. through late October for additional work as part of SH-74 corridor widening. Left turns at N.W. 192^nd St. and N.W. 206^th St. will not be affected. Drivers should be alert to workers on the median and shoulders through the corridor.

SH-4/Piedmont Rd. lanes shifted near Britton Rd. near Yukon through October

North and southbound SH-4/Piedmont Rd. lanes are shifted to a temporary alignment between Britton Rd. and the North Canadian River near Yukon through October as part of ongoing bridge reconstruction project between Wilshire Blvd. and Wagner Rd. Additionally, eastbound and westbound Wilshire Blvd. traffic at SH-4 near Yukon will be narrowed and shifted onto temporary lanes through fall 2020 for intersection modification work part of a SH-4 bridge and realignment project. Traffic will be routed onto SH-4 for immediate access onto Wilshire Blvd. at the intersection. Motorists should expect delays and congestion in the area and are urged to use extra caution as SH-4 traffic does not stop at the intersection.

SH-3 narrows at Gregory Rd. in Canadian County daily through fall 2020

SH-3 will be narrowed to one lane in each direction between Gregory Rd. and Radio Rd., south of Okarche, in Canadian County from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through fall 2020 for a resurfacing project. Drivers are advised to use caution and expect delays in the area.

Oklahoma Ave. in Okarche intermittently narrows through fall 2020

Drivers can expect intermittent lane closures and lane shifts, as well as temporary sidewalk closures, on Oklahoma Ave./County Line Rd. between US-81/Main St. and First St. in Okarche  through fall 2020 for pavement/sidewalk reconstruction in partnership with the Town of Okarche. Construction also will impact on-street parking on Oklahoma Ave. during various phases of the project. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to plan for delays in the area from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday with the possibility of some weekend closures as necessary. For more information, contact the Town of Okarche at 405-263-7290.

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