JOHNSON & PETTIS COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT KC) is seeking public comments regarding U.S. Route 50 Safety and Operational Study in Johnson and Pettis Counties | Missouri Department of Transportation. The comment period opened on Thursday, November 4, 2026 and will last until Monday, November 30, 2026. The public is invited to leave questions and comments here: U.S. 50 Safety Considerations - Fall 2026. A public meeting on the project was held on Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026 at LaMonte Elementary School.
The study is intended to identify locations for potential safety improvements, including J-turns, outer road extensions, turn lanes, and other corridor safety enhancements as trafffic volumes continue to increase along the Route 50 corridor.
The analysis will evaluate existing conditions and identify potential intersection and roadway improvements to address current and future transportation needs.
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