Lane Closures on SH-9E and SE 29th Street Lead Friday Traffic Outlook

Friday Traffic Overview

Commuters across the Oklahoma City metro area should prepare for several significant lane reductions and ongoing construction projects this Friday, February 13, 2026. While major arteries like the Broadway Extension and I-235 remain largely clear of new incidents this morning, secondary highways and critical interchanges are seeing planned restrictions that could add 10 to 15 minutes to your travel time during peak hours.

Major Highway Impacts

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) has issued a specific advisory for those traveling through Norman. East and westbound SH-9E will be narrowed to a single lane in each direction between US-77 and S. Jenkins Ave. These restrictions are scheduled from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. today as part of an ongoing bridge replacement project. Motorists are encouraged to use alternate routes such as Lindsey St. or Imhoff Rd. to avoid congestion near the university area.

In Midwest City, early morning commuters on I-40 may have encountered narrowing between Hudiburg Dr. and Air Depot Blvd. While bridge repairs were scheduled to wrap up at 6 a.m., residual slowing is expected as lanes fully reopen. Further west, the I-40 and Douglas Blvd. junction continues to operate with narrowed lanes and restricted merge distances, a condition that will persist through early 2026. Drivers should use extra caution when merging in this work zone.

City Street Roadworks

• S.E. 29th St: Traffic is reduced to one lane at the I-40 bridge from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. today for scheduled maintenance.
• N.E. 23rd St (SH-66): Expect intermittent narrowing to one lane in each direction between Broadway Ave. and Western Ave. due to an ongoing streetscape project.
• Memorial Road: While the recent water main break near the Memorial corridor has been repaired, lane closures remain in place for permanent roadway restoration.
• I-240 at I-35: The multi-phase interchange improvement continues to restrict I-240 to two narrow lanes with no shoulders. Frontage roads near SE 74th St. also remain closed to through traffic.

Public Transit and EMBARK Alerts

EMBARK riders should be aware of several temporary stop closures effective today. Due to ongoing construction, stops at Robinson Ave and W. Sheridan Ave (Outbound) are currently bypassed. Additionally, Route 040 is experiencing stop closures at S. Walker Ave and SW 44th St. On a positive note for downtown commuters, the OKC Streetcar continues its six-month free service pilot, offering a cost-effective alternative for navigating the central business district and Bricktown without the hassle of Friday parking.

As always, the oklahoma.news team reminds you to stay alert in work zones and allow extra distance between vehicles. Safe travels, Oklahoma City.