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Interstate 44 East as it enters Oklahoma from Texas by crossing the Red River. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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The speed limits on Interstate 44 East start out at 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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State-named Interstate 44 East reassurance shield at mile marker 1. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Oklahoma welcome sign just before Exit 1. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 1: OK 36 - Grandfield (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 44 East. It's 35 miles to Lawton and 121 miles to Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East at mile marker 3. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at mile marker 4. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East approaching Exit 5 - 1 mile. As the bottom tab reads, this is the final free exit on I-44 East before the beginning of the western segment of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Nearing the beginning of the western segment of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike on Interstate 44 East, this sign lists the regulations governing turnpike use. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 5: US 70 - Randlett (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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This sign at Exit 5 marks the beginning of the turnpike maintenance for the western segment of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike on Interstate 44 East. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Speed limit signs on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) as the western segment of the turnpike begins. The maximum speed limit is 75 mph and the minimum speed limit is 50 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike). It's 14 miles to Walters, 31 miles to Lawton, and 117 miles to Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Mile marker 8 on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) in Cotton County. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 10. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 12. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Mile marker 13 on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) in Cotton County. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 16. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 17. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 19. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 20 - 1 mile. Traffic taking Exit 20 should keep right and use the cash lane at the upcoming toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Now 1/2 mile from the toll plaza, this sign explains that PikePass users should keep left while cash customers and all traffic taking Exit 20 should keep to the right. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching the Elmer Graham Service Plaza - 1 mile. The service plaza will be just on the other side of the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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As the Walters toll plaza comes into clear view, the maximum speed limit decreases to 55 mph then to 45 mph and 35 mph in very rapid succession. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 20, as the speed limit decreases to 45 mph, then 35 mph and 30 mph in quick succession approaching the Walters toll plaza and Exit 20. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Signage for Exit 20 approaching the Walters toll plaza. The exit ramp is immediately after the toll plaza, on the right. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at the Walters toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 20: OK 5 - Walters (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Another state-named Interstate 44 East reassurance shield leaving the Walters toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at the Elmer Graham Service Plaza, which is located in the median. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 21. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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The speed limits remain 75 mph maximum and 50 mph minimum on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike). (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 22. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Mile marker 24 on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) in Comanche County. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 25. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 28. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) approaching Exit 30 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at Exit 30: OK 36 - Geronimo / Faxon (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 31. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Approaching Lawton, the speed limits decrease to 70 mph maximum and 40 mph minimum as the western segment of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike prepares to come to an end. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Lawton. Traffic to downtown should use Exit 37. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East (H.E. Bailey Turnpike) at mile marker 32. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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As Interstate 44 East nears Lawton, the western segment of the H.E. Bailey Turnpike comes to an end. The free portion of I-44 through Lawton is known as Martin Luther King Freeway and the Pioneer Expressway. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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See Lawton! sign on Interstate 44 East. Points of interest in and around Lawton include the Wichita Mountains, a wildlife refuge, Geronimo's Story, bison herds, and military museums. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 33: US 281 Business - 11th St / Airport (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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State-named Interstate 44 East reassurance shield at mile marker 34 in Lawton. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Mileage sign on Interstate 44 East. It's 44 miles to Anadarko and 90 miles to Oklahoma City. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East at mile marker 36. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Take Exit 36 to Great Plains Technology Center. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 36: OK 7 East - Lee Blvd / Duncan (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Take Exit 37 to the Great Plains and Comanche National Museums as well as McMahon Auditorium. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Also take Exit 37 to USPHS Indian Hospital and Cameron University. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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At Exit 37, the maximum speed limit decreases to 65 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 37: Gore Blvd (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 38: Cache Rd (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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All trucks to Fort Sill should use Exit 45. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Take Exit 39 to the Fort Sill Visitor Center, USPHS Indian Hospital, and Fort Sill Indian School. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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At Exit 39, the maximum speed limit decreases to 55 mph as Interstate 44 East prepares to pass by downtown Lawton. The minimum speed limit remains 40 mph. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 39: US 62 West - Cache / Altus (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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View on Interstate 44 East at mile marker 40. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Approaching Exit 41, the speed limits increase to 60 mph maximum and 45 mph minimum. (Photo taken 5/18/18). |
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Interstate 44 East at Exit 41: Fort Sill Key Gate (Photo taken 5/18/18). |