OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is preparing to widen a section of the Turner Turnpike and the City of Stroud is working on the ensuring the detours don't turn into a nightmare for its residents. The construction is set to impact the town of Stroud. Construction crews are seeking to extend the toll roads to three lanes in each direction. Service roads have been built ahead of the construction. OTA construction set for Turner Turnpike, Image courtesy KFOR Other Headlines At-home flu vaccine authorized by FDA SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1 Kmart is closing its last full-scale US store OTA construction set to widen Turner Turnpike, detours are expected Rare artifacts and ancient texts showcased at Tulane’s Latin American Library According to OTA, additional lanes will be added each direction and a bridge replacement on I-44. OTA and The City of Stroud are working together to reduce the traffic concerns and avoid miles of detours. When complete the 39-million dollar improvement will provide westbound lanes with right hand exits into the travel plaza in the area. To stay ahead of the latest construction and detours with OTA click here.