Major Interstate Narrowing and Ramp Closures Impacting Sunday Travel in OKC

Sunday Commute Overview

For Sunday, March 1, 2026, Oklahoma City commuters and visitors should prepare for significant travel disruptions across major corridors. While Sunday morning traffic is typically lighter than weekday rush hours, several long-term infrastructure projects have reached critical phases that require substantial lane reductions. Drivers are encouraged to plan for extra travel time, particularly when traversing the south and eastern portions of the metro area.

Significant Highway Impacts

• I-35 in Norman and Goldsby: The major interchange reconstruction project at SH-9W continues to cause significant bottlenecks. Both northbound and southbound I-35 are narrowed to one lane in each direction between SH-9W and Main Street in Goldsby. Drivers should expect intermittent delays throughout the day as crews work on the transition to the new Diverging Diamond Interchange.
• I-40 in Midwest City: Eastbound and westbound I-40 remain restricted to just two lanes in each direction between the I-240 interchange and Town Center Drive. Caution is advised as there are currently no shoulders or merge distances available in this work zone.
• I-240 and I-35 Interchange (Crossroads): This multi-phase project continues to impact traffic with narrowed lanes and the closure of several frontage roads. Specifically, SE 74th Street and the I-240 service road are closed to through traffic between Eastern Avenue and Crossroads Boulevard.
• I-44 Bridge Work: The off-ramps from I-44 to NW 10th Street remain closed for an ongoing city bridge project. Additionally, lanes on I-44 are narrowed between SW 74th Street and the Oklahoma River for pavement rehabilitation.

Local Arterial Closures

• Moore: SE 4th Street (SH-37) remains fully closed between Broadway Avenue and Tower Drive for the railroad bridge project. Motorists should use Main Street or 4th Street as alternate routes.
• Northwest OKC: SH-152 near Airport Road is experiencing narrowed lanes and intermittent closures due to corridor widening.
• Westminster Road: A section of Westminster Road south of Waterloo Road remains closed for bridge replacement.

Public Transit and Streetcar Alerts

EMBARK has issued several service alerts for Sunday riders. Bus Route 011 is seeing multiple stop closures along S High Avenue due to construction, specifically at SE 15th, SE 19th, and SE 25th Streets. Route 040 is also affected by a stop closure at S Walker Avenue and SW 44th Street. On a positive note for downtown travelers, the OKC Streetcar continues its pilot program offering free service to all riders today. This is an excellent option for those attending events at the Myriad Botanical Gardens or the Oklahoma City Museum of Art.

Event Traffic

Expect localized congestion near State Fair Park for the final day of the Backwoods Hunting and Fishing Expo. High attendance is also expected at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art for the Oscar-Nominated Short Film screenings, which may lead to limited parking and slower movement along Couch Drive and Sheridan Avenue.