JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – U.S. Route 54 south of Jefferson City and all associated roads are open, and turning restrictions have been removed. Bridge work over the Neighorn Branch wrapped up Friday, Nov. 28, allowing traffic to return to normal.
U.S. Route 54 over the Neighorn Branch has been narrowed to one lane in each direction in a head-to-head configuration since late June. With the eastbound bridge replacement and westbound bridge deck replacement complete, construction crews, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, have restored travel to two lanes in each direction.
Intermittent single-lane closures are expected in the coming weeks to smooth out the pavement approaches. All work is weather-permitting, and subject to change.
MoDOT awarded a $2,849,278.23 contract to Don Schnieders Excavating Company, Inc. to complete the project. For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project’s webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/us-route-54-bridge-replacement-over-neighorn-branch-cole-county.
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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