JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – U.S. Route 50 and several ramps in Jefferson City are set to close in mid-April for the demolition of a no-longer-used bridge. Detours will be in place, and motorists are advised to plan extra time as backups are anticipated.
From 9 p.m. on April 10, 2026, to 9 p.m. on April 12, 2026, construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to demolish and remove the trilevel bridge over U.S. Route 50 that is no longer in use. Since closing in 1991, this bridge has deteriorated, and there are concerns about potential debris. It makes more sense economically to remove it than to spend funds repairing and maintaining it.
For the safety of the traveling public and construction workers, U.S. Route 50 and multiple ramps at the trilevel will be closed throughout the demolition. All ramps will be closed, except the ramp from westbound U.S. Route 54 to westbound U.S. Route 50.
All work is weather-permitting and 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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