A dip in I-40 westbound in Del City has drivers upset

DELY CITY, Okla. (KFOR) – After all lanes have opened, drivers are annoyed with a dip in I-40 westbound in Del City.

KFOR obtained an e-mail from a viewer final week in regards to the state of affairs.

“After years of construction, the road has finally opened up all lanes to traffic but the left land of I-40 West bound over Sooner Road has a huge dip in it that’s already showing marks of people bottoming out,” stated the viewer.

Wednesday morning, we drove by means of the dip to see it for ourselves.

In the corporate SUV, our dashcam confirmed a noticeable drop in the street. KFOR’s automobile is lifted off the bottom, however a automotive decrease to the bottom would wrestle to get by means of it.

“It bent the driver front wheel going over it and everything,” stated Corey Reed, a driver annoyed on the lack of signage. “I mean, you can’t see it at night. And even during the day, you can still barely see it because the sign is right on the actual bump itself.”

There are not any warning indicators main as much as the dip. A “Bump” signal instantly subsequent to it’s the solely heads up.

“We are aware of the bump,” stated Bryce Boyer, a spokesman for the Oklahoma Department of Transportation. “ODOT crews, along with crews from our contractor, are monitoring it and are tentatively scheduled to repair it this weekend. Motorists should expect westbound I-40 to be narrowed while repairs are underway.”

Boyer stated temperature can play an element in the repairs.

“Colder temperatures can make repairs take longer,” stated the ODOT spokesman. “Consistently warmer temperatures can help shorten the time for the concrete to set up.”

According to the 4Warn climate forecast, the Oklahoma City space will see highs of 49-59 levels beginning Friday till subsequent Tuesday.

Boyer stated drivers must be cautious throughout this time as a result of the realm continues to be a piece zone.

Corey Reed rides his bike to work daily. He stated that dip may very well be lethal to riders like him.

“It’s easy to lose control on a bike,” stated Reed. “A lot easier than it is in a car and can be a real fatal for somebody.”