Lee Boulevard Bridge Construction Begins, Expect Lane Reductions Through April 2027

Lawton residents traveling to and from the east side will experience travel delays along Lee Boulevard as the Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) begins construction on the East Cache Creek Bridge. The construction is expected to last through the spring of 2027.

On Friday, Sept. 18, the City of Lawton announced that ODOT has begun construction on the Lee Boulevard/HWY 7 bridge over East Cache Creek. According to the City of Lawton, the project is to reconstruct the bridge.

Lee Boulevard/HWY 7 Bridge Construction

During construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane on both sides of the bridge. As of Friday, Sept. 18, a full closure of Lee Boulevard/HWY 7 due to construction had not been announced.

However, the City of Lawton advised residents to use caution in the area and to plan for delayed travel times, especially during high-traffic hours in the morning and afternoon. The project is expected to last through April 2027.

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Routes To Lawton's East Side

For those traveling to and from Lawton's east side that wish to avoid the construction have two alternate routes to choose from. Lawton residents can get to and from the east side by traveling on NE Rogers Lane or Gore Boulevard, which received pedestrian bridge work by ODOT in 2024.

ODOT completed its pedestrian bridge project along Gore Boulevard over I-44. The project began in July of 2024 and was completed in January 2025. During the nearly six months of construction, Lawton residents experienced lane closures, slow speed limits and travel delays. Now that the pedestrian bridge is complete, drivers and pedestrians can travel safely to and from Lawton's east side via Gore Boulevard.

For more details about the ODOT construction on the Lee Boulevard/HWY East Cache Creek bridge, visit the City of Lawton's official website.