U.S. Route 54 is a busy corridor in Jefferson City and several improvements are planned to enhance safety, ease congestion, and prolong the life expectancy of roads and bridges in the area.
In 2024, construction is scheduled to begin on five projects ranging from bridge rehabilitation to adding an additional lane of travel.
ONGOING CONSTRUCTION WORK
In addition to the work below, motorists can expect nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for pavement repairs. Construction crews plan to begin on eastbound U.S. Route 54 just north of the Missouri River progressing east toward the Holts Summit area, then will make repairs on the same portion of westbound U.S. Route 54.
U.S. Route 54 narrowed to one lane in each direction
- The traffic shift began July 15.
- U.S. Route 54 will remain open, but will narrow to one lane in each direction between the Missouri River and Business Route 50 (Missouri Boulevard) up to 90 calendar days.
- More details: U.S. Route 54 Bridge Rehabilitations over U.S. Route 50 and McCarty Street in Cole County
Rehabilitation work on U.S. Route 63/Route 94 overpass bridges
- Work on the driving surfaces began July 15.
- U.S. Route 54, U.S. Route 63 and Route 94 will remain open with ramp/access restrictions at the interchange.
- More details: U.S. Route 63, Route 94 Bridge Rehabilitations over U.S. Route 54
LATEST NEWS
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Nightly lane closures begin tonight on U.S. Route 54 north of the Missouri River
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – In preparation for resurfacing, construction crews will begin pavement repairs on U.S. Route 54 in Callaway County. This work will require nightly lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting tonight. All work is weather...
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Alternate routes encouraged for travelers headed to Lake of the Ozarks during Route 54 bridge work
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Starting at 7 p.m. on July 15, a half-mile section of U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City, south of the Missouri River, will narrow to one lane in each direction. This traffic shift for bridge rehabilitation work is expected to...
2024 Projects on U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City
U.S. Route 54 Eastbound Expansion
Improvements, such as adding an additional lane of travel, are needed to create a safer, more efficient, and more reliable flow for the high volume of traffic using U.S. Route 54 in North Jefferson Ci...
Improvements, such as adding an additional lane of travel, are needed to create a safer, more efficient, and more reliable flow for the high volume of traffic using U.S. Route 54 in North Jefferson Ci...
U.S. Route 54 Bridge Washing over the Missouri River
Washing the eastbound and westbound bridges on U.S. Route 54 over the Missouri River in Cole and Callaway counties is a necessary part of maintaining the structures. The cleaning and flushing are done...
Washing the eastbound and westbound bridges on U.S. Route 54 over the Missouri River in Cole and Callaway counties is a necessary part of maintaining the structures. The cleaning and flushing are done...
U.S. Route 54 Bridge Rehabilitation over U.S. Route 50
Rehabilitation work on the U.S. Route 54 bridges over U.S. Route 50 (locally known as the tri-level) and McCarty Street will include joint and deck repairs and a concrete overlay.
Rehabilitation work on the U.S. Route 54 bridges over U.S. Route 50 (locally known as the tri-level) and McCarty Street will include joint and deck repairs and a concrete overlay.
U.S. Route 63/Missouri Route 94, Route H, and Route W Bridge Rehabilitations ov…
Callaway County Route W, U.S. Route 63/Missouri Route 94, and Callaway County Route H bridges over U.S. Route 54 are in need of repairs to extend their lifespan and improve drivability and safety.
Callaway County Route W, U.S. Route 63/Missouri Route 94, and Callaway County Route H bridges over U.S. Route 54 are in need of repairs to extend their lifespan and improve drivability and safety.
U.S. Route 54 Pavement Resurfacing
Resurfacing U.S. Route 54 from the Missouri River Bridge to north of Interstate 70 in Callaway County.
Resurfacing U.S. Route 54 from the Missouri River Bridge to north of Interstate 70 in Callaway County.
Future projects
U.S. Route 54 Westbound Expansion
Improvements under consideration include expanding the westbound traveled way and reconfiguring the ramps for a safer and improved flow of traffic.
Improvements under consideration include expanding the westbound traveled way and reconfiguring the ramps for a safer and improved flow of traffic.