Oklahoma
Tulsa Traffic Update: Lane Closures, Construction Delays On Oklahoma Roadways (Oct. 9, 2024)
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) and Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) have provided details on several Tulsa and surrounding regions’ traffic advisories.
Here’s what you need to know:
Ongoing Highway Closures and Construction Projects in Oklahoma
US-75 narrows at 7th St. daily through Saturday
Northbound US-75 (east leg IDL) will have various lane closures at 7th St. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Saturday due to ongoing bridge rehabilitation.
US-75 off-ramp to 7th St. closed through fall
The northbound US-75 off-ramp to 7th St. (east leg IDL) is closed through fall 2024 for bridge rehabilitation.
I-244 ramp to US-75 closed daily through Saturday
Westbound I-244 ramp to southbound US-75 (northeast corner IDL) is closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily through Saturday for bridge rehabilitation.
I-244 narrows near US-75 through fall
Eastbound I-244 is narrowed to one lane at the US-75 junction (northeast corner IDL) through fall for bridge rehabilitation.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority Projects
I-44 narrows near Wellston Thursday
Eastbound I-44/Turner Turnpike will be narrowed to one lane at mm 155-156, between Wellston and Luther, from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday for surface repairs.
Muskogee Turnpike narrows at US-69 through Oct. 14
Eastbound SH-351/Muskogee Turnpike is narrowed to one lane at the US-69 interchange through Oct. 14 for surface repairs.
I-44 shoulder closures near Heyburn through fall
Shoulder closures will continue on I-44/Turner Turnpike near Heyburn (mm 201-203) through fall, as work progresses on widening the turnpike to six lanes. Motorists should expect reduced speed limits and narrow lanes through the 6-mile work zone.
SH-66 closed near Wellston
Both directions of SH-66 are closed at 7 a.m. Tuesday near Wellston for up to a year due to the I-44/Turner Turnpike bridge widening project.
Ongoing Highway Construction Projects
I-244 remains closed between I-44 and US-75
Pavement rehabilitation on I-244 between I-44 and the Arkansas River continues through spring 2025. Key closures include:
- Eastbound I-244 lanes and ramps are closed between I-44 and US-75 through September 2024.
- Westbound I-244 lanes are closed between US-75 and I-44 through spring 2025.
- I-244 narrows to two lanes between US-75 and the Arkansas River.
Street widening on 33rd W. Ave. at I-44 through fall 2024
Work continues on widening 33rd W. Ave. under I-44. Westbound Skelly Dr. is closed at 33rd W. Ave.
US-412 bridge rehabilitation in Sand Springs through February 2025
US-412 narrows to two lanes in each direction at 81st W. Ave. in Sand Springs as a bridge rehabilitation project continues through February 2025.
US-75 bridge construction at 141st St. in Glenpool through summer 2025
North and southbound US-75 have narrowed lanes and reduced speed limits at 141st St. in Glenpool for bridge construction through summer 2025.
SH-97 pavement rehabilitation in Sand Springs through spring 2025
Pavement reconstruction on SH-97 in Sand Springs continues, with two lanes of traffic maintained during peak hours. SH-97 center turn lanes at US-412 are closed.
SH-51 intersection improvements at 91st St. in Broken Arrow through fall 2024
Intersection improvements at SH-51 and 91st St. in Broken Arrow continue, with reduced speed limits in place through fall 2024.
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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.
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State outlasts UCF in overtime, Houston next
The Oklahoma State Cowboys men’s basketball bounced back in a big way Tuesday night.
Anthony Roy scored 27 points and Kanye Clary added 23, including seven in overtime, as Oklahoma State defeated the UCF Knights men’s basketball 111-104 in Orlando.
The Cowboys controlled the extra period, finishing overtime on an 11-4 run and outscoring UCF 17-10.
Clary played a major role in closing it out. He hit a key 3-pointer and went 4-for-4 from the free throw line in overtime to help seal the win.
The victory moves Oklahoma State to 18-12 overall and 6-11 in the Big 12, and gives the Cowboys two wins in their last three games after snapping a five-game losing streak. UCF, now 20-9 (9-8 Big 12), has dropped two straight.
Roy and Clary led a balanced offensive effort. Jaylen Curry and Christian Coleman each added 16 points, while the Cowboys shot 49% from the field (35-of-72) and 80% from the free throw line (32-of-40).
Themus Fulks led UCF with 22 points, while Riley Kugel added 18.
Late-game drama forces overtime
The final seconds of regulation were chaotic.
With 24 seconds remaining, Isaiah Coleman threw down a dunk to give Oklahoma State a 94-91 lead.
But UCF answered quickly when Chris Johnson hit a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left, tying the game at 94-94.
Oklahoma State had a chance to win it at the buzzer, but Jaylen Curry missed a shot, and John Bol blocked Roy’s attempt, sending the game to overtime.
Cowboys respond after tough loss
The Cowboys showed resilience after Saturday’s lopsided loss to Cincinnati.
The team traveled directly to Orlando following that defeat and was pushed through two intense practices by head coach Steve Lutz and the coaching staff.
The response was clear.
Led by Roy’s scoring and Clary’s clutch overtime performance, Oklahoma State delivered a gritty win and swept the season series against UCF
Oklahoma
Oklahoma City police are investigating after a man was shot near Yukon
YUKON, Okla. (KOKH) — Oklahoma City Police are investigating after a man was shot near Yukon Monday night.
The shooting happened near Northwest 10th Street and South Yukon Parkway near the border of Yukon and Oklahoma City.
Police are on the scene, and officials said the victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the hip.
OKCPD said they have at least one person in custody.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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Oklahoma lawmakers consider bill to require annual fee for transmission lines on private property
As consumer electricity needs grow, lawmakers are discussing strategies to ease the burden on landowners who don’t want the towers and wires carrying that energy on their property.
As it’s written now, the bill would require transmission owners to pay landowners $2 per foot of line annually. During the committee meeting, Murdock said he introduced the legislation to “start a conversation.”
“ This is an idea of, maybe moving forward, if the landowners are getting a royalty off of the power being pushed across their property, it may make it a little more palatable for someone to have a transmission line go across their property,” he said.
Landowners can enter into easement agreements with companies to set aside portions of their land for the builds. But in some cases, eminent domain is used to obtain a right-of-way.
“ I’m not saying that this is going to do away with eminent domain,” Murdock said. “What I’m hoping is this just makes it a little more palatable.”
Murdock said he spoke with utility companies about the legislation, though he didn’t name them. The bill’s language could change after creating an alternative rate based on conversations with the companies, he said.
Sen. Dave Rader, R-Tulsa, said the bill could raise utility rates for consumers living in Oklahoma’s most populous counties if companies charge more to make up for the annual fee.
Murdock pushed back, noting the lines are necessary to deliver electricity to other counties.
“You understand that you flip that light on because — and have that ability to have electricity because — the people in my district have a transmission line that goes across them, getting you that power,” he said.
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