MoDOT Releases Details Regarding 2021 Route 54 Safety Improvements

MILLER COUNTY – Information is now available regarding an effort to improve safety at several intersections along U.S. Route 54 in Miller County. MoDOT is inviting nearby residents and travelers to share their thoughts.

The Missouri Department of Transportation says safety improvements will be made to several intersections between the Cole County line and Lake Ozark. Traffic along this stretch of roadway averages around 20,000 vehicles per day. Intersections receiving updates were identified as safety risks through a road safety audit and in-depth analysis of the corridor. MoDOT also held several meetings with a local advisory group made up of local leaders to discuss residents’ concerns and possible solutions. 

Changes at each location could include the installation of J-turns, which eliminate the need for drivers to cross lanes of traffic at right angles, as well as new or extended turning, acceleration and deceleration lanes.  

Work will require individual lane closures and some intersection closures in order for construction to be completed safely. MoDOT will alert travelers and local residents of any closures ahead of time.

The project will be completed by a contractor for MoDOT and is scheduled to be awarded in Spring, 2021. Work is expected to begin in Summer, 2021 and be completed the following year.

Motorists and area residents can find more details, ask questions or provide feedback on this project by visiting modot.org/Miller54Intersections. The online public comment period is open through December 24.

For more information and updates about this project or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/central. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on Facebook and Twitter for project updates.

 

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