Tulsa Traffic Advisories: What You Need To Know (August 28, 2024)

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has updates on several traffic advisories for Tulsa and surrounding areas this week, including lane closures and ramp restrictions on major highways such as I-244, US-412, and I-44.

Wednesday, August 28th 2024, 4:03 pm

By: News On 6


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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has updates on several traffic advisories for Tulsa and surrounding areas this week, including lane closures and ramp restrictions on major highways such as I-244, US-412, and I-44.

Ongoing construction projects and repairs are expected to impact traffic flow, with some work continuing through 2025. Drivers are urged to plan ahead and consider alternate routes to avoid delays.

Here's what you need to know:

I-244 Ramp to SH-51 (SW Corner IDL) Narrows Thursday

  1. When: Thursday, 10 a.m. to noon
  2. What: Westbound I-244 ramp to eastbound SH-51 will be narrowed to one lane.
  3. Reason: Slope wall repairs.

US-412 Narrows to One Lane, Ramp Closed at SH-151 Thursday

  1. When: Thursday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  2. What:
  3. Eastbound US-412 narrowed to one lane at SH-151.
  4. Northbound SH-151 ramp to eastbound US-412 closed.
  5. Reason: Surface repairs.

I-44 Shoulder Closed at I-244 Western Split Daily Through Friday

  1. When: Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  2. What: Right shoulder of eastbound I-44 closed at the I-44/I-244 western split.
  3. Reason: Barrier wall repairs.

US-169, Creek Turnpike Ramps Narrowed at Memorial Dr. Daily Through Friday

  1. When: Daily through Friday
  2. What: Various, intermittent lane closures on southbound US-169 and eastbound SH-364/Creek Turnpike off-ramps to US-64/Memorial Dr.
  3. Reason: Safety device installation.

SH-97 Narrows to One Lane Near US-412 in Sand Springs Through Thursday

  1. When: Through Thursday, until 4 p.m.
  2. What: Southbound SH-97 narrowed to one lane north of US-412.
  3. Reason: Utility work as part of an ongoing project.

SH-97 Pavement Rehabilitation Continues in Sand Springs Through Spring 2025

  1. What: Pavement reconstruction on SH-97 from S. Main St. to W. 2nd St. in Sand Springs.
  2. Details: Two lanes of traffic will be maintained in both directions during peak hours.

81st W. Ave. Closed at US-412 in Sand Springs Friday

  1. When: Friday, 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  2. What: 81st W. Ave. closed at US-412.
  3. Reason: Ongoing bridge rehabilitation project.

Bridge Rehabilitation Project Continues on US-412 at 81st W. Ave. in Sand Springs Through February 2025

  1. What: US-412 narrowed to two lanes in each direction at 81st W. Ave. in Sand Springs.
  2. Duration: Through February 2025.

SH-66 Narrows to One Lane Near Flint Rd./King Rd. Near Claremore Daily Through Friday

  1. When: Daily through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  2. What: East and westbound SH-66 narrowed to one lane in each direction near Flint Rd./King Rd.
  3. Reason: Ongoing project.

I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike Ramps at SH-20 Near Claremore Closed Wednesday Night

  1. When: Wednesday night, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday
  2. What: Eastbound I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike on- and off-ramps at SH-20 closed.
  3. Reason: Cashless conversion.

I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike Narrows to One Lane Near Claremore Thursday

  1. When: Thursday, 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
  2. What: Eastbound I-44/Will Rogers Turnpike narrowed to one lane at mile marker 255.
  3. Reason: Surface repairs.

I-44/Turner Turnpike Narrows Nightly at Chandler Through August

  1. When: Nightly through August, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Fridays: 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. Saturdays)
  2. What: Westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike narrowed to one lane between mile markers 166-161.
  3. Reason: Surface repairs.

I-44/Turner Turnpike Shoulder Closures Near Heyburn Through Fall

  1. What: Shoulder closures on I-44/Turner Turnpike between mile markers 201-203 near Heyburn in Creek County.
  2. Reason: Turnpike widening to six lanes. Expect narrow lanes and reduced speed limits.


Ongoing Highway Construction Projects


I-244 Closed Between I-44 and US-75; Narrowings in West Tulsa

  1. Duration: Through spring 2025.
  2. Details:
  3. Eastbound and westbound I-244 lanes and on-ramps closed between I-44 and US-75.
  4. I-244 narrowed to two lanes in both directions between US-75 and the Arkansas River bridge.
  5. Additional closures around the I-244/US-75 interchange.

US-75 Bridge Construction at 141st St. in Glenpool Through Summer 2025

  1. Details: Narrowed and shifted lanes on US-75 with reduced speed limits.

SH-51 Narrows at Muskogee Turnpike in Broken Arrow Through Summer 2024

  1. Details: Westbound SH-51 narrowed to two lanes at SH-351/Muskogee Turnpike junction.


To view our live Traffic Map, CLICK HERE.

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.

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