I-44 Overnight Roadwork – November 5, 9 & 10 Overnight roadwork is scheduled for Thursday, November 5, Monday, November 9, and Tuesday, November 10, along I-44 beneath the SH-37 bridge in Newcastle. Work will take place from 7:01 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. the following morning on each date. Temporary inside-lane closures will be necessary on both eastbound and westbound I-44, with traffic narrowed to 11-foot-wide lanes through the work area. The work will begin November 5, with additional nighttime closures scheduled for November 9 and 10 to allow crews to place barrier walls. Motorists traveling through the area during these hours should use caution and watch for crews and traffic control measures. This work is part of an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) project. The City of Newcastle is sharing this information to keep residents and motorists informed.

I-44 Overnight Lane Restrictions – THURSDAY, October 29 Drivers traveling on I-44 through Newcastle should be aware of temporary lane restrictions scheduled for Thursday night, October 29, from 7:01 p.m. to 5:59 a.m. Friday morning. As part of an Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) project, crews will temporarily close the inside lanes of eastbound and westbound I-44 beneath the SH-37 bridge to allow work that will narrow traffic lanes to 11 feet wide. The work is expected to be limited to this area and timeframe, with no additional lane closures anticipated.