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As Interstate 44 West enters the Sooner State from Missouri, these speed limit signs are immediately posted. The speed limit on the Will Rogers Turnpike portion of I-44 West is 75 mph with a minimum speed limit of 50 mph. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Oklahoma welcome sign as the Will Rogers Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West begins. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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This sign lists the toll rates for cars ($4.00 at the time) and trucks ($16.50 at the time) for running the entire length of the Will Rogers Turnpike from this point to Tulsa (88 miles total). (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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This sign warns motorists to not drive into smoke. These warning signs are seen all along the tolled portions of Interstate 44, and I believe that if you have to be reminded that you shouldn't drive into what you can't see, you probably shouldn't be driving. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Toll payment instructions sign on Interstate 44 West (Will Rogers Turnpike). If you're exiting at any of the first three interchanges (Miami, Afton, or Vinita), you will pay the appropriate toll at the respective exit. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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All other traffic will pay at the toll plaza 42 miles ahead. We'll get into more detail about toll payment on these turnpikes a bit later on. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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View on Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at mile marker 324. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West: Road view from mile marker 320. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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This sign states that at this point, we're leaving Quapaw Nation (pronounced O-GAH-PAH). (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at mile marker 318. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at mile marker 317. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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See Miami! sign located near mile marker 316. Things to see in Miami include 8 Indian Nations, Lakes & Parks, Route 66, Travel Information, and a Unique Downtown. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Take any of the next 4 exits to Grand Lake. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 313 - 2 miles. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Take Exit 313 to N.E. Oklahoma A & M College. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Also take Exit 313 for Coleman Theatre, N.E. Oklahoma A & M Multipurpose Arena, and Twin Bridges State Park. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at the Rest Area / Tourist Information Center just before Exit 313. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at Exit 313: OK 10 - Miami (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West assurance shield located just west of Exit 313. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West as it enters Cherokee Nation. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Toll payment reminder sign. If you're exiting at either of the next two interchanges (Afton, Vinita), you will pay at the respective exit. All other traffic will pay at the toll plaza 26 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at mile marker 310. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Take Exit 302 to Northeast Technology Center North Campus. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 302 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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See Grove! sign approaching Exit 302. Things to experience in Grove are a Lake Lifestyle, Grand Vacations, and Specialty Shops. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at Exit 302: US 59 / US 60 - Afton / Fairland / Grove (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West assurance shield just west of Exit 302. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Speed limit assurance signs near mile marker 302. Again, the speed limit on the Will Rogers Turnpike portion of Interstate 44 West is 75 mph with a minimum speed limit of 50 mph. This sign also states that there is no tolerance for breaking these speed limits. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Mileage sign near mile marker 302. It's 13 miles to Vinita, 21 miles to Big Cabin, and 73 miles to Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Another "Do Not Drive Into Smoke" sign on Interstate 44 West. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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If exiting at the next interchange (Vinita), you will pay at the exit. All other traffic will pay at the toll plaza 15 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Take either of the next 2 exits to Grand Lake. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at mile marker 298. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West: Road view from mile marker 297. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at mile marker 295. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at mile marker 293. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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See Vinita! sign approaching Exit 289. Things to see in Vinita include Scenic Shorelines, Outdoor Sports, Historic Village, and Unique Camp Sites. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 289 - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at Exit 289: OK 66 / US 60 - Vinita (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West approaching the Vinita Service Plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Speed limit assurance signs near mile marker 288. Speed Limit - 75 mph, minimum speed limit - 50 mph. No tolerance. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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The mainline toll plaza now lies just 3 miles ahead. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at the Vinita Service Plaza. Straight ahead you see the plaza and the glass structure over top of I-44, which is claimed to house the world's largest McDonald's fast food restaurant. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West as it passes under the Vinita Service Plaza and the world's largest McDonald's. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Mileage sign just west of the service plaza. It's 7 miles to Big Cabin, 34 miles to Claremore, and 60 miles to Tulsa. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West approaching the mainline toll plaza - 1 mile. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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PikePass account holders can keep left at the plaza to have their transponder scanned by the gantry. All cash customers should keep right and exit off to the toll plaza ahead. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at the mainline toll plaza. All cash customers must exit off here as the big yellow overhead sign shows to get to the toll plaza. Only PikePass holders can bypass the plaza. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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A closer view of the exit ramp leading to the toll plaza. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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A close up view of the mainline toll plaza. As the overhead sign states, if you're exiting at either of the next two exits (Big Cabin, Claremore) you should get a refund receipt to show at the respective exit so you will get some of the money you pay here back. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West approaching Exit 283 - 1 mile. As the sign says at the bottom, present your toll receipt at this exit to be refunded. (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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Interstate 44 West at Exit 283: US 69 - Big Cabin (Photo taken 5/17/15).
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