- Kansas Turnpike Authority reports road closures near Wellington and South Haven.
- The turnpike operates through Oklahoma.
Oklahoma Turnpike Authority continues bridge rebuilding near Tulsa and Broken Arrow
What happened
The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority is conducting bridge rebuilding projects on the Creek Turnpike, which connects south Tulsa and Broken Arrow. The agency has completed the new eastbound bridge, and westbound drivers will begin shifting onto the new structure starting Friday. This shift will involve one lane of traffic moving in each direction until the project is complete.
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Why it matters
The bridge, which has been in use since 2001, has been known for operational issues. In 2015, the Authority acknowledged that the bridge beams were designed to settle more than they actually did, resulting in a noticeable movement in the structure.
The turnpike operates through Oklahoma. Kansas Turnpike Authority reports road closures near Wellington and South Haven.
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Who's involved
- Oklahoma Turnpike AuthorityManages the rebuilding and operation of the Creek Turnpike bridge.
- Broken ArrowCity in Oklahoma affected by the turnpike operations.
- TulsaCity in Oklahoma through which the turnpike operates.
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The entities involved
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Oklahoma Turnpike Authority
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Broken Arrow
city in Oklahoma, United States of America
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Tulsa
city in Oklahoma, United States and county seat of Tulsa County