Recommendations of U.S. 54 Corridor Value Engineering Study
Options Considered
Option A - Four-lane Divided Highway (60’ median)
Option B - Four-lane Divided Highway (4’ median)
Option C - “Shared Four-lane” section
Option D - Improved “Super-2” section |
Recommendations
Shared Four-lane template
Utilize existing Route 54 alignment
Complete 4-lanes of Mexico Bypass
Build bypasses around communities of Laddonia, Vandalia and Curryville
Improve intersections and Scott's Corner and Basinger's corner to eliminate stop condition
Estimated cost = approx. $81 Million |
“Shared Four-lane” Concept
Shared 4-Lane video
Shared 4-Lane brochure (pdf)
3-lane section that utilizes an alternating passing lane
Missouri – Route 37, Barry Co., Route 63, Texas Co. & Route 5, Camden/Laclede Cos.
Has the capacity to carry up to 20,000 vehicles daily.
Can be used as an intermediate step between a two-lane and four-lane highway.
Increases passing opportunities
Improves safety by eliminating the need to cross into opposing lane
Reduces right-of-way and construction costs
