Tulsa Traffic Update: Lane Closures, Construction Delays On Oklahoma Roadways (Sept. 26, 2024)

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) have provided details on several traffic advisories for the Tulsa area and surrounding regions.

Here's what you need to know:

Oklahoma Traffic Alerts and Highway Closures

US-169 Ramp Closure in Owasso

1. Date: Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2. Location: Northbound US-169 off-ramp to 86th St. N.
3. Reason: Overhead sign work.

US-75 Lane Narrowing at Independence St.

1. Date: Thursday, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
2. Location: Northbound US-75 at Independence St.
3. Reason: Guardrail repairs.

US-75 Bridge Work on Inner Dispersal Loop (IDL)

1. Dates: Daily through Oct. 4, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2. Location: Northbound US-75 at 7th St. (E leg IDL).
3. Reason: Ongoing bridge rehabilitation project.
4. Additional Closure: Northbound US-75 off-ramp to 7th St. closed through fall 2024.

I-244 Lane Narrowing Near US-75 (NE corner IDL)

1. Dates: Daily through fall.
2. Location: Eastbound I-244 at US-75 junction.
3. Reason: Bridge rehabilitation project.

Creek Turnpike Repairs Near Riverside Pkwy and Memorial Dr.

1. Dates: Daily through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2. Location: Left lane of eastbound SH-364/Creek Turnpike.
3. Reason: Lighting repairs.

Creek Turnpike Narrowing in Broken Arrow

1. Dates: Daily through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
2. Location: Between 193rd E. Ave. and 71st St.
3. Reason: Surface repairs.
4. Specific Lane Closures:
5. Wednesday: Eastbound SH-364 at SH-351/Muskogee Turnpike.
6. Thursday: Eastbound SH-364 at 71st St.

Ongoing Highway Projects:

I-244 Rehabilitation in West Tulsa

1. Through Spring 2025:
2. Two lanes of traffic maintained between US-75 and the Arkansas River.
3. Closures:
4. Eastbound I-244 lanes closed between I-44 and US-75 until Sept. 2024.
5. Westbound I-244 closed between US-75 and I-44 until spring 2025.
6. Other closures: 48th St. at Southwest Blvd., Southwest Blvd. on-ramps near 23rd St.

US-75 Bridge Work at 141st St. in Glenpool

1. Through Summer 2025:
2. Expect narrowed lanes and reduced speed limits.

US-412 Bridge Rehabilitation at 81st W. Ave. in Sand Springs

1. Through February 2025:
2. Two lanes of traffic maintained in each direction.

SH-97 Pavement Rehabilitation in Sand Springs

1. Through Spring 2025:
2. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained during peak hours.

Street Widening at 33rd W. Ave. and I-44

1. Through Summer 2024:
2. Closure: Westbound Skelly Dr. closed at 33rd W. Ave.

SH-66 in Wellston Closed for Up to One Year

1. Through Fall 2024:
2. Location: SH-66 closed at I-44/Turner Turnpike for bridge widening.

Intersection Improvement at SH-51 and 91st St. in Broken Arrow

1. Through Fall 2024:
2. Speed limit reduction in place.

Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Projects (Weather Permitting):

I-44/Turner Turnpike Shoulder Closures Near Heyburn

1. Through Fall:
2. Narrow lanes, shoulder closures between mm 201-203 as the turnpike expands to six lanes.

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Drivers are encouraged to plan ahead and seek alternative routes to avoid delays. For more information and real-time updates, visit the Oklahoma Department of Transportation’s website.