Districts Impacted
This bundle will address driving surface issues on 11 bridges in Jefferson City, including and deck repairs and overlays, as needed. Included in this project is the removal of a bridge that is no longer in use. Traffic control plans include single-lane closures, narrowing traffic in both directions to one lane, ramp closures, and full road closures.
Current Traffic Impacts
PROJECT PROGRESS
The Missouri Department of Transportation and its consultant designed the rehabilitation of 11 bridges and removal of one bridge that is no longer in use. No additional right of way is needed.
During the two-week comment period that ran June 4-18, 2024, the community and interested parties had multiple avenues to learn about, ask questions, and submit input regarding the planned work and associated traffic impacts.
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In person - An open-house style public meeting is being held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the MoDOT Central District office building, located at 1511 Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City. The project team will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and receive input about the project. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go as they please at any time during the advertised hours.
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Online. All meeting exhibits will be available on this website and feedback will be accepted through the online form below.
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By email – Send your comments to CDCR@modot.mo.gov with the subject line: U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 54 Bridge Rehabilitations in Jefferson City Project.
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By traditional mail – Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65109. Please reference U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 54 Bridge Rehabilitations in Jefferson City Project.
As part of their January 2025 meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $5,350,183.43 contract for this work to E & C Bridge, LLC.
Construction began in early May 2025 and is expected to wrap up in December 2026.
On May 5, U.S. Route 54 between Missouri Boulevard and Stadium Boulevard narrowed to one lane in each direction in a head-to-head configuration. An 11-foot width restriction and speed reductions as low as 35 mph are in place through the work zone.
The contractor plans to move to the next phase on the evening of June 3. All traffic will be shifted onto the westbound lanes for work on the eastbound bridge.
On May 5, U.S. Route 54 over Stadium Boulevard narrowed to one lane. For the initial stage of work, two ramps CLOSED: Madison Street to westbound U.S. Route 54 and Christy Drive to eastbound U.S. Route 54.
The contractor plans to move to the next phase on the evening of June 3. Traffic will be shifted onto the left lanes of the overpass. During this phase of the project, for the safety of motorists and after consulting with our first responder partners, four ramps will be closed:
- Eastbound U.S. Route 54 off-ramp to Madison Street. (NEW during this phase.)
- Westbound U.S. Route 54 off-ramp to Stadium Boulevard. (NEW during this phase.)
- Madison Street on-ramp to westbound U.S. Route 54. (Closed during Phase 1.)
- Christy Drive on-ramp to eastbound U.S. Route 54. (Closed during Phase 1.)
TRAFFIC IMPACTS
Closed bridge over U.S. Route 50 at Route 54 interchange - REMOVAL
During the removal of the trilevel bridge that is no longer in use, U.S. Route 50 and some ramps will be closed for approximately 36 hours. A detour will be signed.
Bolivar Street over U.S. Route 50 – REHABILITATION
This bridge will be closed for roughly 3 months. Additionally, the north sidewalk will be removed along with the portions on either side of the bridge that extend over U.S. Route 50.
U.S. Route 54 over Business Route 50, east and westbound – REHABILITATION
Each bridge will be worked on half at a time, requiring around-the-clock single lane closures. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, one direction at a time, during construction.
U.S. Route 54 over Linden Drive, east and westbound – REHABILITATION
For the duration of construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction.
U.S. Route 54 over Stadium Boulevard, east and westbound – REHABILITATION
Each bridge will be worked on half at a time, requiring around-the-clock single lane closures. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction, one direction at a time, during construction.
Madison Street over U.S. Route 54 – REHABILITATION
The bridge from Madison Street onto westbound U.S. Route 54 will be closed for an estimated 37 consecutive day. Motorists will need to use an alternate route.
U.S. Route 54 over Moreau River Drainage, westbound – REHABILITATION
One lane of the bridge will be closed at a time. There will be no impact to eastbound traffic.
U.S. Route 50 over Vetter Lane, east and westbound – REHABILITATION
For the duration of construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. There will associated ramp closures as necessary.
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U.S. Route 54 bridge work to progress to next phase starting June 3
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Significant progress on the rehabilitation of the U.S. Route 54 overpasses over Linden Drive and Stadium Boulevard in Jefferson City means the next phase is set to begin next week, bringing changes to the work zone with...
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Alternate routes encouraged for Lake of the Ozark travelers during Jefferson City bridge work
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A short segment of U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City, south of Business U.S. 50 (Missouri Boulevard), is now narrowed to one lane in each direction and two ramps in the area are closed. This traffic shift for bridge rehabilitation...
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Single-lane traffic and ramp closures coming to U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Starting next week, a short segment of U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City, south of Business U.S. 50 (Missouri Boulevard), will narrow to one lane in each direction.
The bridges over Linden Drive and Stadium Boulevard will be the...
