Another section of Oklahoma’s oldest turnpike preparing for speed increase

Oklahoma Voice BY:BARBARA HOBEROCK DECEMBER 17, 2025

OKLAHOMA CITY – A second stretch of the east end of the Turner Turnpike is preparing to see its speed limit raised.

The expansion of the stretch between Bristow and Kellyville to six lanes is expected to be completed in the spring of 2026, weather permitting, said Lisa Shearer-Salim, an OTA spokesperson.

OTA is expected to increase the speed limit to 80 mph, said Joe Echelle, OTA executive director. 

The current work zone speed limit is 65 mph, Salim said.

It will be the second section of the Turner Turnpike to see a speed limit raised to 80.

The section between Kellyville and Sapulpa is already 80 mph after widening was completed during a previous turnpike expansion project known as Driving Forward, Salim said.

Its successor, dubbed ACCESS, is underway and includes making the entire turnpike six lanes along with numerous other projects.

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