Saturday, January 9th 2016, 6:55 am
After a blast of heavy snow in the Panhandle, western, and northern part of that state Friday into Saturday morning, crews have wrapped up snow removal efforts. The snow should move out of the state by late afternoon.
Oklahoma Department of Transportation crews treated and cleared bridges, overpasses and slick spots on highways in Cimarron, Texas, Beaver, Blain, Dewey, Woods and Beckham counties.
Crews will stay alert and clear the roadways if conditions change. Drivers should still use caution through these areas and allow extra travel time.
The following highways are closed. Updates will be issued as conditions change. Do not drive into high water. Drivers are cautioned to heed warning signs and to not drive around barricades.
Cherokee County
SH-80 about three miles west of Hulbert is closed
Coal County
SH-31B near Olney is reduced and flaggers are directing traffic
Johnston County
SH-22 at Butcher Pen Creek is closed
LeFlore County
US-270 at Wister Lake between Wister and Heavener is closed
McCurtain County
US-259A at Beavers Bend is closed
If drivers must travel out of state they are urged to check area road conditions before heading out.
Oklahoma Road Conditions Hotline
1-844-465-4997 (844-4OK-HWYS)
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
For Oklahoma turnpike information, call 877-403-7623 or go to www.pikepass.com
Out-of-State Road Conditions
Arkansas 800-245-1672 www.idrivearkansas.com
Colorado 303-639-1111 www.cotrip.org
Kansas 866-511-5368 511.ksdot.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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