 Controversy surrounding the project arose when early drafts eliminated the SH-74A/Lindsey Street interchange (Exit 108B), due to its proximity to the State Highway 9 interchange (Exit 108A).A public meeting held in Norman attracted 300 attendees, many bearing "Don't Close Lindsey" signs.Attendees cited the impact on local businesses and those attending University of Oklahoma football games as grounds for opposing the closure of the interchange.