I-244 construction update: Major closures impact downtown Tulsa

Drivers around downtown Tulsa are feeling the squeeze as a key bridge rehabilitation project continues on the Inner Dispersal Loop (IDL).

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) says work on the northeast corner of I-244 is expected to finish by the end of June, but in the meantime, closures and lane reductions are in place and impacting daily.

Current Construction Zones

Osage SkyNews 6 captured images of I-244 near the Highway 75 junction, where the interstate is reduced to a single lane. The northbound Highway 75 ramp to westbound I-244 is also closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day through the end of May.

Full Closures in Effect

Drivers should be aware of the following full closures on the north leg of the IDL:

1. All lanes closed eastbound I-244/US-412
2. Eastbound I-244 on- and off-ramps at Cincinnati/Detroit
3. Southbound Tisdale Parkway off-ramp to eastbound I-244/US-412

What’s Still Open?

While the eastbound lanes face heavy restrictions, the westbound side remains open:

1. All lanes open westbound I-244/US-412
2. Eastbound I-244 (West Leg of the IDL) also remains accessible
3. Counter-clockwise travel around the IDL is still possible, though temporary closures may occur

Suggested Detours

ODOT is directing traffic to use the south and east legs of the IDL as detour routes. Drivers should follow signs for US-75/I-444 and US-64/SH-51 and check daily traffic updates for temporary lane changes.

When Will It End?

Officials say the project is on track to be completed by the end of June, weather permitting. In the meantime, ODOT advises planning ahead and using alternate routes when possible.