Oklahoma City I–40 Crosstown Relocation

Project Overview

---

Interstate 40, one of the largest and busiest thoroughfares through the heart of Oklahoma City, is being relocated approximately five blocks south of its current location in downtown Oklahoma City. It is the largest transportation construction project in Oklahoma’s history and when complete, is sure to leave a favorable impression on our visitors.

The new I–40 Crosstown Expressway is being built south of the existing highway, stretches four and a half miles, from May Avenue to I–235, and will incorporate 10 lanes and establish an additional six–lane boulevard into downtown. This boulevard is designed to allow easier access to the highway and enhance visitors‘ first impression of Oklahoma City.

Originally built in 1965, the I–40 Crosstown currently carries approximately 120,000 vehicles per day, nearly 50,000 over the intended capacity of 76,000. The new highway, designed to be a combination of ground-level and semi-depressed roadway, will carry up to 173,000 vehicles per day and replace the elevated thoroughfare presently in place.

Several other amenities will be added to the area to enhance the surrounding neighborhoods. These include sound walls complementing architectural aspects of Union Station and Little Flower Church, a pedestrian bridge, and a new park.

As you travel near downtown, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of new Crosstown bridges taking shape, especially for the next few years as construction is underway on both ends of the corridor.

The reconstructed Crosstown is expected to be open to traffic in 2012. It is estimated at $557 million, a project federally funded using a blend of earmark and regular formula federal dollars.