JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A project to extend the life of several bridges on U.S. Route 54 in the Lake of the Ozarks area is set to begin later this month. The work will occur in several stages beginning Monday, April 24.
The preparatory phase of work, Phase 1, will be completed by local maintenance crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). Following that work, crews from Truesdell Corporation Midwest will apply a sealant to the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks Bridge in Osage Beach, the Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks Bridge west of Camdenton, and several bridges over U.S. Route 54 in Osage Beach during Phases 2-5.
One lane of U.S. Route 54, each direction, is expected to remain open throughout the duration of the project, though some ramp and local road closures may be necessary.
The planned progression of work and associated impacts, including width restrictions, are noted below. All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change:
Phase 1 – westbound U.S. Route 54 at the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, April 24 – 25, daylight hours:
- The driving lane of westbound U.S. Route 54 at the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks Bridge closed for roadside work.
- The westbound U.S. Route 54 ramp to Jeffries Road will also be closed. Motorists should continue to the next exit (Case Road), turn south to cross the bridge, use the ramp to eastbound U.S. Route 54, and exit at Osage Beach Parkway to access Jeffries Road.
Phase 2 – eastbound U.S. Route 54 at the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, April 26 – May 5, weekly around-the-clock lane closures, 6 p.m. Sunday through 12 p.m. (noon) Friday:
- Part 1 - Driving lane closure, including the closure of the Osage Beach Parkway on-ramp to eastbound U.S. Route 54.
- Part 2 - Passing lane closure.
- A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for all eastbound traffic.
Phase 3 – westbound U.S. Route 54 at the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, May 8 – mid-May, weekly around-the-clock lane closures, 6 p.m. Sunday through 12 p.m. (noon) Friday:
- Part 1 - driving lane closure, including the closure of the Osage Beach Parkway on-ramp to westbound U.S. Route 54.
- Part 2 - Passing lane closure.
- An 11-foot width restriction will be in place for all westbound traffic.
Phases 4 – Niangua Arm Bridge, mid-May through May 26, weekly around-the-clock closure, 6 p.m. Sunday through 12 p.m. (noon) Friday. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place.
Phase 5 includes preservation treatments to the overpasses in Osage Beach. Those treatments are planned for later this summer and more information will be shared as it becomes available.
MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:
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