Bridge Reconstruction Narrows US 64 Near Guymon, Expect Delays

The Oklahoma Department of Transportation updated its holiday travel advisory on November 25, 2025 to highlight lane reductions and work zones statewide, including a significant traffic restriction on US 64 near Guymon. The advisory said the stretch of US 64 over the Beaver River was narrowed to a single lane and that temporary signal control was in place as crews carried out bridge reconstruction. Motorists were advised to expect delays and to use caution in the work zone, especially during peak holiday travel.

For Texas County residents the restriction affects both routine travel and seasonal movement of goods. Local drivers may face longer commute times and retailers that depend on timely deliveries could encounter slower shipments during the reconstruction period. Commercial drivers were singled out in the advisory, with the department recommending that they allow extra travel time, follow temporary traffic controls, and use alternate routes when possible while crews complete the bridge work.

The advisory also cataloged other closures and lane reductions across Oklahoma to help travelers plan routes during the Thanksgiving travel window. State transportation officials provided the information to encourage route planning and to reduce congestion at active work zones. Temporary signal control at the US 64 site means alternating traffic flow through the one lane, a configuration that typically produces intermittent queues during busy periods.

Local emergency services and school transportation planners will need to account for potential delays as the work continues. Drivers in and around Guymon are advised to check ODOT travel updates before setting out, factor in extra time for trips that use US 64, and to obey traffic control devices in the reconstruction zone. As crews progress on the Beaver River bridge, the temporary measures are intended to maintain traffic flow while ensuring worker and driver safety.