ODOT, Chickasaw Nation Transportation Project in area of I-35 and SH-9

UPDATE, 5/7/25: The Oklahoma Department of Transportation has shared public information this week that includes the following:

I-35 RAMP SHIFTED AT SH-9W THROUGH JUNE

The southbound I-35 off-ramp to SH-9W is shifted through June as part of ongoing work in the area. As part of the shift, all ramp traffic will be required to head westbound on SH-9W. Drivers wanting to turn eastbound will need to take Harvey Rd. and use the roundabout to access eastbound SH-9W. 

SH-9W NARROWED AT I-35 IN NORMAN THROUGH 2026

SH-9W is narrowed to one lane in each direction at I-35 near Goldsby through 2026 as part of an ongoing interchange construction project in the area through 2026. The overall project will convert the I-35 and SH-9W interchange into a Diverging Diamond Interchange, widen I-35 to six lanes between SH-9W and SH-74/Main St. in Goldsby and add two roundabouts along SH-9W service roads:

  • Northbound and southbound I-35 will be intermittently narrowed between SH-9W in Norman and Main St. in Goldsby through 2026 for corridor widening and an intersection improvement project.
  • Drivers should use caution as I-35 lanes have a much shorter merge area.
  • All lanes of northbound and southbound N.W. 12th Ave. are shifted between SH-9W and Lamar Rd. through July. Drivers can access southbound I-35 from N.W. 12th Ave. but will not be able to use N.W. 12th Ave. as a service road.
  • Drivers can use US-77, I-44 as alternate routes

Interested parties can view updates or sign up to receive them through the ODOT Website. 

 

POSTED 1/30/24: The City of Norman has been made aware of a construction project underway just outside of City limits, managed by the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) in partnership with the Chickasaw Nation, in the area of I-35 and SH-9 that will cause intermittent traffic impacts and delays.

According to ODOT, the $82 million project will involve I-35 and SH-9W interchange reconstruction to improve traffic flow and safety. Construction is tentatively scheduled for completion summer 2026.

Questions about the project may be directed to ODOT at PHiemstra@odot.org or 405-527-5569. Interested parties can view updates or sign up to receive them through the ODOT Website. Updates should also be made available on their social media channels. The City of Norman will work to reshare relevant information that is forwarded along regarding this project from our community partners.

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