JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Progress on the rehabilitation of the westbound U.S. Route 50 bridge over the Moreau River in Jefferson City means crews will need to make changes to the work zone for the next phase of the project – drivers can expect a traffic shift, stopped traffic, and delays.
In July, a bridge rehabilitation project led by West Plains Bridge & Grading, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, narrowed westbound U.S. Route 50 over the Moreau River to one lane with signs and message boards directing motorists through the work zone.
With the rehabilitation of the right-hand lane of the bridge complete, traffic will be shifted to allow crews to complete the rehabilitation of the left-hand lane. The traffic shift is expected to take place Monday, Aug. 21. Beginning after the morning rush hour, crews will move the barricades and traffic may be stopped briefly. Motorists should expect delays.
This traffic pattern, with drivers using the single, right-hand lane, is expected to remain in place through the end of the project, which is anticipated to last through September 2023. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
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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