Turner Turnpike Reopens Between Bristow, Stroud After Grass Fire

<p>The Turner Turnpike is closed eastbound at Stroud and westbound at Bristow due to a grass fire Monday morning.  </p>

Monday, February 29th 2016, 9:12 am

By: News 9

Turner Turnpike Reopens Between Bristow, Stroud After Grass Fire

The Turner Turnpike reopened between Stroud and Bristow after crews worked to contain a grass fire Monday morning.

According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, at 7:39 a.m., the Turner Turnpike was closed eastbound at Stroud and westbound at Bristow due to a grass fire. The smoke was causing zero visibility for motorists at mm 192 area.

Tuner Turnpike: Turnpike is now closed both eastbound and westbound due to zero visibility between Bristow & Stroud...DJP
— Okla. Highway Patrol (@OHPtraffic) February 29, 2016

At 8:40 a.m., the turnpike reopened in the area. The grass fire has been contained.

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The Turner Turnpike is closed eastbound at Stroud and westbound at Bristow due to a grass fire Monday morning.

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