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.
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.
Oklahoma
Crews respond after fireworks stand catches fire in Broken Arrow, no injuries reported
Crews responded to a fireworks stand after it caught fire in Broken Arrow Saturday night.
Authorities urged people to avoid E. Kanosha Street near S. 236th E. Avenue as the road is closed and fireworks could spread in the area due to the fire.
Broken Arrow Fire Department released a statement confirming no injuries were sustained as a result of the explosions or fire.
Fire crews quickly controlled the fire in about 20 minutes according to Broken Arrow Fire Department.
The initial cause of the fire is under investigation.
Viewer Leslie Maxey, who lives close to the fireworks stand, sent in video of the ongoing fire.
“We were putting our daughter to bed with a book when we heard an explosion that was gradually getting louder and louder,” Maxey said.
This is a developing story.
Oklahoma
Scouting the Oklahoma Sooners ahead of UNC matchup
What you need to know about Oklahoma ahead of the College World Series
North Carolina will face a dangerous Oklahoma team that is on a roll.
Oklahoma (41-22) has been just as dominant. The Sooners, making their 13th College World Series appearance and first since 2022, surged through the postseason as road warriors. They won the Atlanta Regional by upsetting No. 2 seed and ACC champion Georgia Tech in the final, then swept Big 12 champion and No. 15 seed Kansas by a combined score of 21-3 in the Lawrence Regional.
The Sooners, who are 3-0 in Omaha after beating No. 7 seed Alabama and knocking off No. 3 seed and SEC champion Georgia twice, are seeking their third national championship. Oklahoma won titles in 1951 and 1994 and finished as runner-up to Ole Miss in 2022.
Here are a few things to know about Oklahoma:
Best player: Catcher Deiten LaChance
LaChance is Oklahoma’s most powerful hitter. He is batting .333 with 12 doubles, two triples and team highs of 16 home runs and 65 RBIs.
Throughout the postseason, he is hitting .326 with four home runs and 15 RBIs. In Omaha, he is 5-for-14 (.357) with one home run and five RBIs.
Strengths
Like North Carolina, Oklahoma is a balanced team that is good at a little bit of everything and is built to frustrate opponents.
Oklahoma is a balanced hitting team like UNC, but the Sooners have hit a few more homers with 91, compared to the Tar Heels’ 82. That is largely due to the Sooners smashing 26 home runs in their 10 postseason games. In Omaha, OU has homered eight times, including five homers in its win over Georgia in its previous game.
The Sooners have stolen 129 bases this season. That is good for 24th nationally and second in the SEC.
Pitching-wise, OU is 18th nationally in strikeouts per nine innings and leads the SEC in shutouts.
Weaknesses
The most glaring weakness is the pitching staff, despite its ability to strike out opposing batters and record shutouts.
The Sooners have a 4.98 ERA as a staff. Only one pitcher with 10 or more appearances has an ERA under 3.60.
They also allow 4.51 walks per nine innings, which ranks 138th nationally.
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Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Football Target Israel Hammons Commits to Cowboys
It was a Friday Night Lights in June kind of moment for the Oklahoma State Cowboys as Israel “Izzy” Hammons made his commitment announcement.
The Choctaw, Okla., rising senior announced his decision to commit to Oklahoma State on Friday during an Instagram Live session. The Cowboys beat out a roster of schools vying for the linebacker, most notably Texas.
Hammons made just two official visits — one to OSU and one to Texas last week.
His commitment pushed the Cowboys’ 2027 recruiting class back to nine players after the defection of Mount Carmel (Chicago, IL) offensive lineman Chase Clark to Purdue.
Commitments are non-binding. The earliest that Hammons can sign with OSU is in December.
Izzy Hammons to OSU
Hammons is the first four-star player to commit to the Cowboys this cycle. Their previous commitments all came from three-star players. The 6-3, 225-pound linebacker was considered a Top 200 player in the country by both On3/Rivals and 247Sports. Both services had him ranked as a Top 10 player in the state of Oklahoma at any position. He’s also considered the No. 1 linebacker in the state.
He also runs track and field, competing in the high jump and the 100-meter days, with a personal best of 11.30 seconds in the latter.
The Longhorns came in hot at the end but already had linebackers committed to the program this cycle. For the Cowboys getting a pledge from a player like Hammons is key to shore up a position where they didn’t have a commitment and where they plan to use senior transfers as starters in 2026. That means OSU and head coach Eric Morris must start building a pipeline now.
OSU’s Class of 2027
After Clark’s decommitment the Cowboys were down to eight recruits for 2027 entering Friday, most of which were on the offensive side of the ball and starting with Iowa Colony (Texas) quarterback Carson White, who was the cycle’s first commitment in April.
Up front, OSU has two offensive line commitments Jake Baker of Ensworth High School in Nashville, Tenn., and Sonny Mullen of Troy, Texas. When it comes to skill positions players the Cowboys have three commitments as well, including two wide receivers — Cooper Hooker of Pryor (Quapaw, Okla.) High School and Ake O’Neal of Argyle, Texas. Oklahoma State also has a pledge from tight end Talan Scott of Queen City, Ariz.
Defensively, the Cowboys have commitments from safeties Chayce Davis of Euless (Texas) Trinity High School and Bryson Brown of Broken Bow, Okla.
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