Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is creating a prioritized list of potential safety projects to guide future work along U.S. 50 through 2040.
J-turn construction, turn lane improvements, access management, and potential outer road connectivity may be beneficial along the U.S. 50 corridor between Lone Jack and Sedalia, Missouri (Johnson and Pettis Counties).
MoDOT has already completed previous studies along U.S. 50 to analyze where J-turns would be feasible. J-turns have been built near 1601st Rd and between Missouri Highway 58 and Missouri Business Highway 50. MoDOT will build upon these previous studies and incorporate public feedback to identify areas for improvement and plan for future endeavors.
MoDOT needs to hear from commuters, school transportation providers, emergency responders, freight operators, residents, business owners and others about locations along U.S. 50 where safety improvements may be needed.
Early stakeholder engagement is needed to advance this work to improve safety along the corridor. Three public meetings are planned for November 2026, with additional opportunities for public comment available following the meeting. The public will receive updates on this study as it progresses.
MoDOT is reviewing projects, like this one, that may qualify for future STIP, safety and operational funds. Funding for future projects must be determined before Spring 2027.
Project Milestones
LaMonte Elementary School (301 S Washington St, La Monte, MO 65337)
Knob Noster High School (504 S Washington Ave, Knob Noster, MO 65336)
Study Area
Public Involvement
Stakeholder engagement will play a pivotal role in study planning and project implementation. Various public involvement opportunities will be scheduled throughout the study process so stakeholders, community members, commercial drivers, and other interested parties can provide feedback, ask questions, and help identify areas of concern as the study progresses. Public input will help shape what future safety and operational projects look like along the U.S. 50 Corridor in Johnson and Pettis Counties.
Public Meeting #1
- Thursday, Nov. 12 from 5:00pm-7:00pm
- LaMonte Elementary School (301 S Washington St, La Monte, MO 65337)
Public Meeting #2
- Monday, Nov. 16 from 4:00pm-6:00pm
- Knob Noster High School (504 S Washington Ave, Knob Noster, MO 65336)
Related Projects
Upcoming Projects:
On the U.S. Route 50 corridor, there are additional projects that are planned and programmed as part of the STIP. Planned projects along the corridor include.
- Intersection Improvements on Route 50 from west of NW 1511 Rd to west of NW 1391 Rd. A public meeting will be held in winter 2027. More details to come.
- U.S. Route 50 Safety and Operational Improvements in Jackson County: project webpage
Recently Completed Projects:
- U.S. Route 50 Intersection Improvements in Johnson County near Powell Gardens: project webpage
- U.S. Route 50 Safety and Operational Improvements between Route 58 and Bus. Route 50 near Warrensburg: project webpage
Project News
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MoDOT to host public meetings for US-50 Safety and Operational Study in Johnson/Pettis, Nov. 12 & 16
JOHNSON & PETTIS COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will host a public meeting to gather feedback on potential safety and traffic operations along U.S. Route 50 in Johnson and Pettis counties. The study is...
J-Turns
What is a J-Turn
The J-turn is an alternative to traditional roadway intersections on a four-lane highway. Instead of motorists crossing fast-moving lanes of traffic to get to the opposing lanes, drivers at a J-turn intersection turn right in the same direction of traffic, merge into the left lane, and then make a u-turn in the direction they intend to travel. Although drivers will have to travel slightly further to get where they want to go, using J-turns can take the same or less time than trying to wait for a safe and appropriate gap to cross traffic.
Project Contacts
Thankam Mathew
Title
Project Manager
Department
Kansas City District
Contact Info
