Heads up, Oklahoma City commuters: it seems the eastbound NW Expressway is going to cause a few headaches for a while. According to a recent social media post from the City of Oklahoma City – Government, a section of the expressway just west of Council Road is facing some traffic narrowing due to necessary repair work, stretching out through the end of next week. The advisory includes a map highlighting the affected area, which inconveniently circles around a credit union and collision center. Commuters might need to budget some additional travel time into their schedules.
City officials are urging drivers to stay alert and possibly to take alternate routes to avoid delays. Said large construction equipment and crews are already present on-site, reducing the road to a singular lane in the affected eastbound section. Given the location’s proximity to everyday conveniences like the credit union and the collision center, patience will have to be weathered as navigation becomes more of a chore over the next several days. Encouraging safety, city representatives advise taking special care while driving through the work zone…