Contact:

Should you have any questions regarding this project, please email environment@odot.org, or call 405-325-3269 and leave a detailed message.

Purpose

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), in cooperation and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), is planning improvements to I-35 southbound between Memorial Road and NE 122^nd Street in Oklahoma County. The purpose of this project is to improve safety and mobility on I-35 including at the I-35/Turner Turnpike interchange. In the current condition, southbound traffic on I-35 drops a lane at the low-speed loop ramp exit to eastbound I-44, leaving only two through lanes under I-44. This creates congestion on I-35, particularly in the morning peak hours. Ramps entering southbound I-35 from the eastbound Kilpatrick Turnpike and westbound Turner Turnpike create a multi-lane merge on both sides. Traffic from westbound Turner Turnpike wanting to exit at NE 122nd Street must weave across multiple lanes in a relatively short distance. The purpose of the meeting is to present information about the project and obtain public input.

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Description

The proposed project will add a southbound through lane along I-35 beginning just south of Memorial Road extending south to Hefner Road. Dedicated auxiliary lanes will be provided for traffic entering and exiting I-35. To reduce the potential for collisions due to the complex weaving movements at NE 122nd Street, a concrete barrier will be constructed to prevent westbound Turner Turnpike traffic from exiting at NE 122nd Street. Traffic will then be allowed to merge onto I-35 prior to the exit at Hefner Road. Turner Turnpike traffic wanting to access NE 122nd Street will exit to I-35 north and take Sooner Road south to NE 122nd Street.

Comments

ALL COMMENTS NEED TO BE RECEIVED BY THE END OF BUSINESS ON AUGUST 15, 2023

Submit Online:  Comment Form

NOTE: To submit this Comment Form by email please download the form. Use your Adobe Reader to fill in your information and leave your comment, then select the Submit by Email button. You can also fill in the downloaded form and send it as an email attachment if you are on a public computer, or email your comments to environment@odot.org. If you do not currently have an Adobe Reader, you can download a free copy at https://get.adobe.com/reader/

Email: environment@odot.org

Address:
ODOT Environmental Programs Division
OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
200 N.E. 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105-3204

Downloads

• Postcard
• Public Meeting Handout 
• PDF Presentation