JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area July 13 - 19, 2026.
In addition to the work listed below, other moving operations such as pothole patching, mowing, brush cutting, striping, and pavement repairs continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment.
As part of the Interstate 70 program, intermittent and long-term single-lane closures can be expected on I-70 from the Saline County line to the Callaway County line. Width restrictions will vary, depending on location. Check restrictions before travel.
All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
Boone County
Route Z – Culvert replacement planned July 13 - 16 between Turner Lane and Nienaber Lane. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route AC – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue from Missouri Route 163 (Providence Road) to U.S. 63. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities, turning restrictions, and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Route 124 – Shoulder work planned in various locations from U.S. 63 to Missouri Route 240 in Howard County. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. This work is in preparation for a resurfacing project tentatively scheduled to begin in July 2026.
St. Charles Road – CLOSED over I-70 for bridge construction. The on- and off-ramps at this overpass (Exit 131) are open, and a signed detour is in place. The new bridge is expected to open in September 2026.**
Providence Road – CLOSED over I-70 for bridge construction. Motorized vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians, etc. are not able to cross I-70 and will need to follow the signed detour. The ramp from westbound I-70 to Providence Road (Exit 126) will remain closed for the duration of the new bridge construction. The new bridge is expected to open in late October 2026.**
Routes J and O (Exit 117) – Westbound I-70 ramps at Exit 117 are CLOSED for reconstruction. This closure restricts access to and from Routes J and O as listed below. The ramp closures are expected to continue through late November 2026. **
The following traffic impacts and detours are in place:
- No access to/from Route J and either direction of I-70.
- Detour: U.S. 40/ Route 240.
- No access to/from Route O and westbound I-70.
- Detour from westbound I-70: Route BB (Exit 115) to eastbound I-70 to Route O.
- Detour to westbound I-70: Eastbound I-70 to Exit 121 to westbound I-70.
- No access between Routes J and Route O underneath I-70.
- Detour: U.S. 40/ Route 240 to Route UU.
I-70 Drive Southeast – CLOSED from just west of Woodridge Drive to Glenstone Drive for construction of a new underpass. The entrance to Woodridge Drive from I-70 Drive Southeast is also closed. A signed detour directs motorists around the closure. The roadway is expected to reopen in January 2027.**
North Outer Road 70 – CLOSED at Cedar Creek, west of Callaway County Route J (near mile marker 136.6). Signs are located ahead of the closure to alert motorists to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure, which is expected through January 2027. **
Callaway County
Route F – Bridge maintenance planned July 13 over Route 54. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Westbound I-70 ramps (Exit 144) – The ramps to and from westbound I-70 and Route M/Hatton at Exit 144 are CLOSED. The ramp closures are expected to continue through August. Motorists must use an alternate route. **
Route H – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over Middle River, west of Fulton. A signed detour is in place to direct motorists around the closure via Route J and U.S. 54. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2026.
North Outer Road 70 – CLOSED at Cedar Creek, west of Route J (near mile marker 136.6). Signs are located ahead of the closure to alert motorists to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure, which is expected through January 2027. **
U.S. 54 – Pavement widening continues from U.S. 63 to the Missouri River Bridge. Narrowed lanes with a 10-foot width restriction and reduced speed limits are in place as crews work in the median behind a temporary barrier. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2027.
Camden County
Route KK – Resurfacing scheduled to begin July 13. Work is expected nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
U.S. 54 – Bridge maintenance planned July 13 - 16 over Macks Creek. One lane will remain open through the work zone.
Route 5 – Bridge maintenance planned July 13 - 16 over the Niangua River, Osage River, and Beauty Cove. One lane will remain open through the work zones.
Route U – Pavement repairs planned July 13 - 16 at Doc Ridgeway. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route V – Culvert replacements planned July 13 - 16 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Routes 242 and MM – Resurfacing continues. Work is expected nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.
Route 7 – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over Sellars Creek between Route T and the city of Richland. A signed detour is in place to direct motorists around the closure via Routes T and H. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2026.
Route Y – Guardrail installation continues. Work is expected nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. This work is in preparation for a resurfacing project and continues through October 2026.
U.S. 54 – Guardrail installation continues from west of the Niangua Bridge west of Camdenton to Route Y. Work is expected nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. This work is in preparation for a resurfacing project and continues through October 2026.
U.S. 54 – Pavement widening and driveway entrance improvements continue in Camdenton. Traffic is shifted between Business Route 5 and Bumper Hill Road, with one lane open in each direction, but no center turn lane. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2027.
Cole County
Route AA – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over the South Moreau Creek, south of Russellville. A signed detour is in place to direct motorists around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2026.
Outer Road 50 (Missouri Boulevard) – A pavement widening, signal installation, and sidewalk extension project continues. One eastbound lane of Missouri Boulevard will be closed during daytime hours, Monday through Friday, between South Ten Mile Drive and east of Wildwood Drive. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2027.
Crawford County
Route PP – Roadside work planned July 13 - 15. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route 8 – Bridge rehabilitation continues over the Meramec River near Steelville. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2026.
Route 49 – CLOSED at the bridge over Dry Creek due to flood damage. Until the bridge can be repaired and reopened, motorists will need to use an alternate route.
Dent County
Route B – CLOSED at the bridge over Dry Creek for a bridge replacement project. A signed detour is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Route 32 – Resurfacing continues from U.S. Route 63 in Texas County to Route KK in Iron County. Within the city limits of Licking and Salem, work will take place during nighttime hours, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. A 10-foot width restriction is in place around-the-clock for the duration of the project, which is expected to be completed by September 2026.
Routes 19 and 32 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in the city limits of Salem. Minimal traffic impacts are expected during the project which is expected to be completed in September 2026.
Howard County
Route 124 – Shoulder work planned in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. This work is in preparation for a resurfacing project tentatively scheduled to begin in July 2026.
Business Route 240 – Pavement repairs planned July 13 - 16 at Route 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route Y – Pavement repairs planned July 14 - 16. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Laclede County
Route AA – Pavement repairs planned July 13 - 16. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route 7 – CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over I-44 (Exit 150). There will be a signed detour will be in place as there will be no access across I-44. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2026.
During the removal of the bridge deck, overnight July 14 and July 15, the following traffic impacts will be in place:
- 7 p.m. July 14 – 6 a.m. July 15:
- Eastbound I-44 ramps to and from Route 7 will be closed.
- Eastbound I-44 reduced to one lane and directed up and over the ramps at Exit 150.
- 7 p.m. July 15 – 6 a.m. July 16:
- Westbound I-44 ramps to and from Route 7 will be closed.
- Westbound I-44 reduced to one lane and directed up and over the ramps at Exit 150.
Maries County
Route C – Roadside work planned July 13 - 16 in the city limits of Dixon. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route 28 – Resurfacing continues from U.S. 63 to Pulaski County Route Z. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Route 89 – Resurfacing to begin July 13, starting at Route 100 in Chamois (Osage County) and working south to Route 28 in Belle. One lane will remain open and flaggers with a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2026.
Miller County
Route 52 – Culvert replacement planned July 13 - 16 at Hall Store Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route 42 – Pavement repairs planned July 13 - 16 from Route 17 to Route TT. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Moniteau County
Route CC – Culvert replacement planned July 13 from Beard Creek Road to Foxberry Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route F – Resurfacing continues from Route E to Missouri Route 87. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Osage County
Route 89 – Resurfacing to begin July 13, starting at Route 100 in Chamois and working south to Route 28 in Belle (Maries County). One lane will remain open and flaggers with a pilot car will direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2026.
U.S. 50 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Linn at Route CC. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2026.
Phelps County
Route J – CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over I-44. The on- and off-ramps at this overpass (Exit 169) will remain open and a signed detour will be in place. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Route 72 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Rolla. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Business Loop 44/Route 72/Kingshighway – A bridge rehabilitation project over I-44 continues. One eastbound lane will remain open with a 12-foot width restriction. The bridge is CLOSED to all westbound traffic, and a signed detour is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2026.
U.S. 63 – Bridge rehabilitation continues over Little Piney Creek near Yancy Mills. Temporary traffic signals are being used to maintain traffic through the single-lane work zone. A 10-foot width restriction is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
Pulaski County
Route 28 – Resurfacing continues from U.S. 63 in Maries County to Route Z. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Spur 44 (Missouri Avenue) – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue from east of St. Robert Boulevard to Gateway Circle in St. Robert. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
I-44 – A pavement widening project from just east of Exit 156 in Waynesville to Exit 159 in St. Robert is underway. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures in both directions and intermittent daytime rolling roadblocks and ramp closures from Exit 169 to Exit 150. The project has an overall completion date in 2027.
Washington County
Route W – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over Ashley Branch Creek. Motorists must use an alternate route. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026.
Route 8 – Bridge rehabilitation continues over the Union Pacific Railroad. The roadway will remain open throughout the project but is narrowed to one lane with traffic signals. Motorists should expect delays.
**This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70.
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