US-169 Construction Zone Speed Limit Reduced in Owasso

US-169 Construction Zone Speed Limit Lowered for Safety

A new US-169 construction zone speed limit is being put in place in Owasso as crews work to improve safety for both drivers and workers.

According to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT), the US-169 construction zone speed limit will be reduced from 70 miles per hour to 55 miles per hour through the active work zone.

Drivers Urged to Slow Down in US-169 Construction Zone

Officials say the change is part of an ongoing effort to reduce crashes and protect construction crews working along the busy corridor.

Northbound drivers should begin seeing new signage posted in the coming days alerting them to the reduced speed.

Law Enforcement Increasing Patrols

The US-169 construction zone speed limit will be actively enforced by both the Owasso Police Department and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol.

Drivers are reminded that fines are typically increased in construction zones and are urged to slow down and remain alert while traveling through the area.

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