Oklahoma City's interstate travel faced significant disruptions over the weekend as both weather and accidents contributed to road closures and narrowed lanes. The Oklahoma Department of Transportation (ODOT) confirmed that northbound lanes of Interstate 35 between NE 50th Street and Wilshire Boulevard were reduced to a single lane due to flooding, as reported by KFOR. Motorists were urged to proceed with caution and anticipate hold-ups in their commutes.

Specifically addressing the flooding, an ODOT representative said, "Drivers should use extra caution in this area and expect delays," a sentiment echoed across multiple news sources. News9 further noted that the narrowing of I-35 was necessary as floodwaters impinged upon the road, limiting passage to only one lane between specified stretches.

The compounded interruptions on I-35, caused by flooding and a jackknifed semi, disrupted weekend traffic and led to widespread delays. According to KOCO's report, the westbound lanes of nearby Interstate 44 were blocked by the jackknifed tractor-trailer for over an hour, but the thoroughfares have since been cleared. Motorists have been watching both the skies and roads, taking to heart the advice from officials as these events unfolded.