text: I-44/165th E. Ave. widening project begins August 5 in Tulsa, Rogers Counties
  
   
  
  A project to widen the last segment of I-44 between the eastern I-244 split and SH-167 (193rd E. Ave.) is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 5 in Tulsa and Rogers Counties. This project will have an impact to traffic, and drivers should start planning ahead for delays in the corridor.
  
   
  
  The $20 million project will widen the existing four-lane segment to an eight-lane facility at the 165th E. Ave. junction and also improve the interchanges. The bridges at this location were replaced in 2010 due to their deteriorated condition. This current project will tie into previous widening work on I-44 at 145th E. Ave. and also at 177th E. Avenue.
  
   
  
  Two lanes of I-44 are expected to remain open in this work zone during peak travel times, although drivers should plan for reduced speeds in this corridor. Specific lane and ramp closures will be announced as they are scheduled. Drivers can sign up for daily Traffic Advisories at www.odot.org by clicking on the “Sign Up For News & Alerts” link on the main page of this website and selecting the Tulsa Metro option.
  
   
  
  The overall project is expected to complete in late summer 2020.