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.
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. Rehabilitation work was completed on July 14.
On May 5, U.S. Route 54 over Stadium Boulevard narrowed to one lane. Rehabilitation work was completed on July 14
During the project, for the safety of motorists and after consulting with our first responder partners, four ramps were closed:
- Eastbound U.S. Route 54 off-ramp to Madison Street.
- Westbound U.S. Route 54 off-ramp to Stadium Boulevard.
- Madison Street on-ramp to westbound U.S. Route 54.
- Christy Drive on-ramp to eastbound U.S. Route 54.
The Madison Street on-ramp to westbound U.S. Route 54 closed on May 5 and reopened on July 14.
The evening of July 14, traffic on U.S. Route 54 over Missouri Boulevard narrowed to one lane in each direction. For the safety of motorists, three ramps closed for this work:
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Eastbound U.S. Route 50 off-ramp to westbound U.S. Route 54.
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Missouri Boulevard on-ramp to eastbound U.S. Route 54.
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Westbound U.S. Route 54 to Missouri Boulevard.
An 11-foot width restriction and reduced speeds were in place.
Rehabilitation work was completed Sept. 3.
The westbound U.S. Route 54 bridge over the Moreau River Drainage, south of Jefferson City, narrowed to one lane on Aug. 11 and reopened to two lanes on Sept. 25. An 11-foot width restriction and reduced speeds were in place. Eastbound traffic was not impacted.
On Sept. 8, U.S. Route 50 over Vetter Lane narrowed to one lane in each direction in a head-to-head configuration. Rehabilitation work was completed and all lanes reopened on Oct. 22.
Vetter Lane under U.S. Route 50 and the Clark Avenue ramp to eastbound U.S. Route 50 was closed for the duration of work.
The Bolivar Street overpass bridge over U.S. Route 50 closed on April 6. Rehabilitation work includes deck repairs, overlaying the driving surface, and applying a protective coating on the substructure. The non-continuous sidewalk on the north side of the bridge will be removed, and the sidewalk on the south side of the bridge will be enhanced.
There will be no signed detour during the closure, which is anticipated to last 113 calendar days, with the bridge reopening to traffic in mid-August.
Over the weekend of April 10, 2026, construction crews demolished and removed the trilevel bridge over U.S. Route 50 that is no longer in use. For the safety of the traveling public and construction workers, U.S. Route 50 and multiple ramps at the trilevel were closed throughout the demolition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For the duration of construction, traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction. There will associated ramp closures as necessary.
Project News
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NOW OPEN: U.S. Route 50 and multiple ramps in Jefferson City open ahead of schedule
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Following the successful demolition of the no-longer-used trileve bridge and portions of the Bolivar Street Bridge, U.S. Route 50 and several ramps in Jefferson City are now open ahead of schedule.
U.S. Route 50 and the ramps...
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Bolivar Street bridge in Jefferson City closed to ALL traffic
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Monday, April 6, the Bolivar Street overpass bridge over U.S. Route 50 closed for rehabilitation work. For the safety of the public and construction crews, this closure applies to motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and any...
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U.S. Route 50, multiple ramps in Jefferson City to close April 10-12
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.
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