I-35 construction continues

Motorists see more construction on Interstate 35 in north Norman. Photos by LeighAnne Manwarren.

Motorists will be affected by two off-ramp and lane closures as construction continues on Interstate 35 in Norman.

The southbound I-35 off-ramp to eastbound Robinson Street closed Sunday, March 29 and is expected to reopen by the end of April, said David Meuser, Oklahoma Department of Transportation spokesman.

Meuser said motorists could still access eastbound and westbound Robinson using the westbound off-ramp.

The southbound I-35 off-ramp to US-77 closed Wednesday evening as workers replace the bridge over northbound I-35. The ramp is scheduled to reopen in four months.

Meuser said north and southbound I-35 will be narrowed to one lane as crews move barrier walls and repaint stripes on the pavement from around 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. each day. It will reopen to two lanes both directions during the day.

Phase One of the construction is scheduled for completion in summer 2010.

“We are on the target, time wise,” Meuser said. “Overall we have been very pleased at this point at how things are going.”