The Oklahoma Turnpike Authority (OTA) is asking truckers to plan ahead for the long-term closure of a service plaza.

Starting at 8 a.m. on July 15, the westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike service plaza at mile marker 179 in Stroud will close until fall 2025 for construction.

The closure will allow for quicker construction on expanded overnight truck parking and new facilities for the Love’s Travel Stop and McDonald’s, the OTA said.

Commercial truck parking has been closed for construction at this location since late February 2025. When that closure was announced, the OTA said that truck parking would not reopen at the Stroud service plaza until early 2026.

Officials are advising truckers to seek alternate food and fueling during the service plaza closure:

“Once this closure takes effect, motorists and particularly those in the trucking industry are asked to plan ahead for fuel, food and restroom stops along westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike. Ramps to the communities of Heyburn, Kellyville, Bristow, Stroud, Chandler and Wellston remain open for those needing to access fuel. However, commercial motor vehicle drivers are advised to fuel up ahead of entering westbound Turner Turnpike as truck-accessible fueling stations are limited between Tulsa and Oklahoma City. Commercial trucks should locate alternative overnight parking locations.“