JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The current intersection of Missouri Route 87 and Moniteau County Route C has a long history of fatal and serious injury crashes that have continued despite the implementation of several traffic control safety measures. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is exploring a new intersection design and is seeking community input on improvements.
MoDOT has installed multiple safety measures – ranging from additional signs and flashers to improving the sight distance at the intersection – that have not been effective in reducing crashes. In the past five years, the intersection has seen one crash that resulted in two fatalities, one crash that caused serious injuries, and 12 additional crashes with minor or no injuries. After evaluating several options, data points to a roundabout as the best solution to meet the needs and goals of the project.
At this stage in the design progress, MoDOT is seeking community input on the planned improvements. By commenting, questioning, and providing community insight, the public’s input is essential in helping to guide the design and construction process.
There are multiple ways interested parties can provide input during the two-week comment period that runs Feb. 1 – 15, 2024:
- In-person - An open-house style public meeting is being held Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at High Point School, located at 60909 State Highway C in High Point where the project team will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and receive input about the project. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go as they please at any time during the advertised hours.
- Online – The exhibits from the in-person meeting will be available at a web page dedicated to the project at www.modot.org/missouri-route-87-and-route-c-intersection-improvements-moniteau-county. While there, comments may be submitted via an online form.
- By email – Send your comments to CDCR@modot.mo.gov with the subject line: Moniteau County Intersection Improvement Project.
- By traditional mail – Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Please reference: Moniteau County Intersection Improvement Project.
Questions about this project, traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, can be asked of our around-the-clock customer service team at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). Traffic updates and travel information is also available on our Traveler Information Map. Information is also provided via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:
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