HomeLocalPonca PostDelays expected to begin today north of NewkirkDelays expected to begin today north of NewkirkMon, May 18, 2020 by Jake GoodmanSHARE NOW Delays are expected to begin today, May 18, as road construction now underway for a widening and resurfacing project along U.S. 77 between Newkirk and E. Home Road south of the casinos.Motorists will notice workers in the right-of-way of US-77 between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. for initial work zone set up including building construction access for property owners within the work area. Northbound and southbound US-77 will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals in half-mile segments between E. Home Rd. and E. Fork Rd. Motorists will need to use caution in the area.The project is scheduled to be finished by Spring 2021.