I-44/Turner Turnpike – Bristow to SH-66

TRAFFIC ADVISORY

Motorists can expect shoulder closures on the eastbound and westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike between Bristow (mm 197) and mm 203 near Heyburn in Creek County through summer 2024 as work begins to widen the turnpike to six lanes in this area. Motorists can expect narrow lanes through the 6-mile work zone toward Bristow as well as reduced speed limits. SH-66 will be intermittently narrowed where it intersects with the I-44/Turner Turnpike at mm 202 through fall for the construction of new interchange ramps.

STATUS

T-26012 – Active Construction

SUMMARY

Interchange - Turner Turnpike interchange at SH-66, MP 204

TRAFFIC IMPACT

During construction, traffic will remain open to two lanes in each direction, but motorists can expect significant lane shifts and possible night-time closures narrowing to one lane in each direction. They also can expect intermittent rolling roadblocks and reduced speed in the work zone. There is the possibility of width restrictions within the work zone as well.
Motorists also can expect narrowed shoulders and rolling roadblocks on SH-66 (mm 203) where new interchange ramps will be connected to the state highway.
More than 37,000 vehicles travel this section of the Turner Turnpike, on average. It’s estimated that more than 63,000 vehicles per day, on average, could travel this section by 2041.