JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Oct. 19 - 25, 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 Improve I-70 program, intermittent and long-term single-lane closures can be expected on Interstate 70. 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 PP (Clark Lane) – CLOSED at the intersection with Hanover Boulevard for roundabout construction. The business entrance just west of the intersection is closed, but the entrance to the same business on Hanover Boulevard will remain open. The closure is expected to continue through October 2026.
Missouri Route 163 (Providence Road) – CLOSED over I-70 for bridge construction. All ramps at Providence Road (Exit 126) are closed for the duration of the bridge construction. The new bridge and all ramps are expected to open in mid November 2026.**
Routes J and O (Exit 117) – Westbound I-70 ramps at Exit 117 are CLOSED. This restricts access to and from Routes J and O as listed below. The ramp closures are expected to continue through the end of 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.
Business Loop 70 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue. 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 December 2026.
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
Eastbound I-70 on- and off-ramp (Exit 144) – The ramps to and from eastbound I-70 and Route M/Hatton at Exit 144 are CLOSED. The ramp closures are expected to continue through November 2026. Motorists must use an alternate route. **
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. Route 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. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2026.
Route W (Airport Road) westbound off-ramp – Off-ramp CLOSED from westbound U.S. 54 to Airport Road in north Jefferson City. The ramp is expected to remain closed through December 2026. This work is part of the project to widen westbound U.S. 54 between U.S. 63 and the Missouri River bridge, adding a dedicated lane for southbound U.S. 63 onto the Missouri River Bridge, and reconfiguring the interchange from Route W to westbound U.S. 54.
Camden County
U.S. 54 – Sweeping operations planned overnight Oct. 18 -19 from 6 p.m. - 6 a.m. in the city limits of Osage Beach. One lane will remain open through the work zone.
U.S. 54 – Guardrail installation is expected Oct. 19 -20 nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. from the Osage River bridge to Route 42.
U.S. 54, westbound only – Pavement repairs planned overnight Oct. 21-24 from 7 p.m. - 6 a.m. from Osage Beach Parkway to Jefferies Road.
Route KK – Pavement markings planned Oct. 19 - 22 in various locations between Route KK to Old Business 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route KK – Roadside work planned Oct. 19 - 22. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
U.S. 54 – Guardrail installation is expected Oct. 21 -22 nightly from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. between Route V and Cecil Street in the city limits of Camdenton.
Route 7 – Roadside work planned Oct. 20 - 22 in various locations in Camden County. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
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. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2027.
Cole County
Outer Road 50 (Missouri Boulevard) – A pavement widening, signal installation, and sidewalk extension project continues. One eastbound and westbound 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 2026.
Cooper County
Route 87 – Bridge maintenance continues over Petite Saline Creek, south of Boonville. Most of the work will take place under the bridge resulting in minimal traffic impacts. Motorists should be alert for additional truck traffic entering and exiting Route 87 near the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2026.
I-70 – Pavement widening continues from Route 5 in Boonville (mile marker 101) to the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport (mile marker 115) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect lane closures in both directions with an 11-foot width restriction. This portion of the Improve I-70 program is scheduled to continue through December 2027.**
Crawford County
Route AA – Culvert replacements planned Oct. 19 - 22. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Dent County
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 December 2026.
Laclede County
Route 64 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 64A to Misty View Drive. The roadway will be closed daily Oct. 19 - 22, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Motorist must seek an alternate route.
Maries County
Route 68 – Pavement repairs planned Oct. 19 - 22. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Miller County
Route A – Roadside work planned Oct. 19 - 22. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Morgan County
Route 52 – Pavement repairs planned Oct. 19 - 22 from Gates Road to Route D. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route W – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement over Indian Creek, near the Route AA intersection. A signed detour is in place for motorists around the work zone to use Routes AA, 52, and Y. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2026.
Osage County
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
I-44 – Pavement repairs planned overnight Oct. 18 -19 from 5 p.m. - 3 a.m. westbound only at mile marker 188. The left lane will be closed.
Route BB (10th Street) – Bridge rehabilitation continues over BNSF Railway in Rolla. One lane each direction will remain open, with no center turn lane. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2026.
- Intermittent closures of Oak Street and Olive Street beneath the bridge will be necessary when crews are working in the immediate area. These closures will not be in place for the duration of construction, and traffic will be directed to use surrounding local roadways when closures are in effect.
Pulaski County
Routes 17 and 28 – Pavement repairs planned Oct. 19 - 22. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.
Route 7 – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over I-44 (Exit 150). A signed detour is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in December 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 from Exit 169 to Exit 150. The project has an overall completion date in late October 2026.
Washington County
Route 47 – New bridge construction scheduled to begin Oct. 19 over the Union Pacific Railroad. Most of the work will occur with minimal traffic impacts, however there will be temporary intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone for construction vehicles entering and exiting the roadway. The project has an expected completion date in early December 2027.
Routes 185 and H – Culvert replacements planned Oct. 19 - 22. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.
**This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70.
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