The New I-40 (Construction Updates)

[jn1780]

I would say the westbound side is 95% done and should be open within two weeks. Saw them getting ready to pour the small concrete sections that connect old I-40 to the new alignment.

[Snowman]

At least 65, heard 70 at one point, but I doubt its going to be as high as 70.

I think it was stated that it was designed so driving at 70 would be safe but it was planned the limit would be below that

[Plutonic Panda]

I think it was stated that it was designed so driving at 70 would be safe but it was planned the limit would be below that

So if the speed limit is 70 that means people will driving 80, yes.

[SSEiYah]

went back today and saw it was 55mph, right near meridian on the eastbound lane, mounted to center divider.

[okcfollower]

I think the 55mph sign you are seeing will be a temporary construction zone speed limit as the eastbound is already 60 mph through the new stretch. They are about to be doing some major work on the west end finishing it off fixing the temporary crossover and tying in the actual lanes. Looks like they might have to have the westbound down to 2 lanes to finish it off. and might be the same for east bound as they remove the temporary barriers...hence the lower speeds for a bit.

Thats just my prediction. I think its going to get nastier on that west end for a few months then be a breeze when its all finished finally in the coming months.

[jn1780]

I think the 55mph sign you are seeing will be a temporary construction zone speed limit as the eastbound is already 60 mph through the new stretch. They are about to be doing some major work on the west end finishing it off fixing the temporary crossover and tying in the actual lanes. Looks like they might have to have the westbound down to 2 lanes to finish it off. and might be the same for east bound as they remove the temporary barriers...hence the lower speeds for a bit.

Thats just my prediction. I think its going to get nastier on that west end for a few months then be a breeze when its all finished finally in the coming months.

Its already 55 through there. I actually think it will be significantly better when westbound is moved over with only the inner lane closed off for construction of the barrier wall and inner lane which will only take about three weeks.

[okcfollower]

They have three lanes of stripes painted on the new west end...wonder if they switch it coming this weekend so they can finish the inside sections of the new portion.

[Bellaboo]

They have three lanes of stripes painted on the new west end...wonder if they switch it coming this weekend so they can finish the inside sections of the new portion.

Was wondering that myself. I noticed the lane painting truck last night and early this morning. It would be nice to redirect the traffic to the new westbound roadway even if it's just for 3 lanes.

[okcfollower]

We currently only have 3 lanes thru that area so nothing will change besides the curve to the other side which slows everything down.. Once thy get the westbound on the westbound side it will not be long before its all finished

[Bellaboo]

We currently only have 3 lanes thru that area so nothing will change besides the curve to the other side which slows everything down.. Once thy get the westbound on the westbound side it will not be long before its all finished

Hopefully if they re-route to the new roadway even if 3 lanes, they can also have at least one lane wide shoulder which the current route does not have for about a mile. I've seen cars that were simply stalled causing all kinds of havoc.

Maybe in a couple of weeks we'll see some positive results.

[Buffalo Bill]

Hopefully if they re-route to the new roadway even if 3 lanes, they can also have at least one lane wide shoulder which the current route does not have for about a mile. I've seen cars that were simply stalled causing all kinds of havoc.

Maybe in a couple of weeks we'll see some positive results.

Looks to be much sooner than that, like maybe tomorrow:

http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/newsm...wn%20drive.pdf

[jedicurt]

very nice... can't wait to drive tomorrow morning on my way to work

[Bellaboo]

looks to be much sooner than that, like maybe tomorrow:

http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/newsm...wn%20drive.pdf

yes !

[jedicurt]

drove it this morning. and what i can say is this. if you are going west-bound I-40 and need to go Westbound I-44... it's a sharp turn, so be paying attention. And the far Right lane is a turn only for I-44 Eastbound, but i didn't see any signs that say this until you get almost to the exit.

[okcfollower]

I'm interested to see how or if this backs up back at 5pm... Everyone seems to always hug the right side of the road and if the right lane goes into the turn only lane people will stop up traffic tying to merge left...

[Bellaboo]

I'm interested to see how or if this backs up back at 5pm... Everyone seems to always hug the right side of the road and if the right lane goes into the turn only lane people will stop up traffic tying to merge left...

The good thing here is that we now have an adequate shoulder on both sides of the 3 lanes, which was not there before. To pass straight through West bound on I-40, it's best to now hug the left or center lane.

[okcfollower]

It wasnt too bad today...give it a week for people to realize they need to be in the left 2 lanes if they are proceeding straight on i40 and stay out of the far right if they arent

[Bellaboo]

All lanes I-40 East bound from Western on is completely open. It really flows nice into the Dallas and northbound I-235 exits.

[Plutonic Panda]

All lanes I-40 East bound from Western on is completely open. It really flows nice into the Dallas and northbound I-235 exits.

I'll have to check it out later.

[Bellaboo]

Looks as if they were pouring the last section of the dividing barrier wall on the west end connection with I-44. Maybe in about a week the west end will be completed.

[OKCisOK4me]

How is construction going on Agnew southbound from Reno? I assume once they get this done then the westbound on ramp/access road to May Avenue will finally open.

[jn1780]

How is construction going on Agnew southbound from Reno? I assume once they get this done then the westbound on ramp/access road to May Avenue will finally open.

Southbound is done. Northbound still has a while to go.

[Bellaboo]

They removed the temporary concrete barriers today. All the forms from the center median barrier are off. They need to spray the graffiti paint and stripe the lanes and the west bound lanes will be pretty well done.

I noticed they still have an overhead sign and some light poles to put up though.

[OKCisOK4me]

Southbound is done. Northbound still has a while to go.

Oh yeah, that's right. I saw it backward in my head. Either way, the westbound access ramp was closed last time I was through there (and that was when the southbound was done). Has that changed?

[jn1780]

Oh yeah, that's right. I saw it backward in my head. Either way, the westbound access ramp was closed last time I was through there (and that was when the southbound was done). Has that changed?

Not yet.