US 64 Narrowed Near Guymon, Expect Holiday Travel Delays
The Oklahoma Department of Transportation issued an advisory that US 64 north of Guymon is reduced to one lane while crews rebuild a bridge over the Beaver River, with traffic managed by a temporary signal. The restriction is in effect during the holiday travel windows from Dec. 19 through Dec. 21 and again from Dec. 24 through Dec. 26, and drivers are urged to plan for delays and follow safety guidance.
An ODOT advisory issued Dec. 17 and active today alerts motorists that construction on a Beaver River bridge has narrowed US 64 to a single lane north of Guymon, Texas County. Traffic through the work zone is being controlled by a temporary signal, a setup that will slow vehicle flow and create intermittent stops for east west and local travel during the busy holiday period.
The advisory covers two concentrated holiday windows, from Friday Dec. 19 through Sunday Dec. 21 and again from Wednesday Dec. 24 through Friday Dec. 26. Those dates coincide with increased local and regional travel as residents visit family, attend community events and move agricultural equipment. Drivers are reminded to slow down, pay attention in work zones, allow extra travel time and buckle up.
Local impact will include longer commute times for Guymon residents and added transit time for commercial vehicles that move agricultural products through the Panhandle. Emergency response and school bus routing may face slower travel through the single lane area, so local authorities and service providers are monitoring conditions and adjusting schedules as needed. Businesses that rely on through traffic should expect periodic congestion near the bridge, particularly during peak travel hours.
ODOT recommends travelers consult current traffic conditions before departing by checking oktraffic.org, downloading the Drive Oklahoma mobile app and following @OKDOT on social media for updates on lane and shoulder restrictions, bridge work and any additional scheduled closures across the state. The full advisory lists statewide restrictions that may affect alternate routes and timing.
With construction continuing through the holiday span, motorists are encouraged to plan alternate routes where possible, leave extra time for trips through Texas County and exercise patience in the work zone. ODOT timelines may change with weather or construction needs, so ongoing attention to official traffic updates will help residents and visitors navigate safely.
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