Counties Impacted
Cole
Route Impacted
50
54
Work Type
Bridge Rehabilitation
In Progress

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

Complete
Planning and Design Phase

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.

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Public Input
June 4-18, 2024

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. 

  1. 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.  

  2. Online. All meeting exhibits will be available on this website and feedback will be accepted through the online form below.  

  3. 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. 

  4. 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.

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Project Letting, Award, and Notice to Proceed

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.

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In Progress
Project Construction

Construction began in early May 2025 and is expected to wrap up in December 2026. 

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In Progress
U.S. Route 54 over Linden Drive, east and westbound
May 5 - mid-October

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.

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U.S. Route 54 over Stadium Boulevard, east and westbound
May 5 - mid-October

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.)
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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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