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. An 11-foot width restriction and speed reductions as low as 35 mph are in place through the work zone.
On May 5, U.S. Route 54 over Stadium Boulevard narrowed to one lane. During this phase of the project, for the safety of motorists and after consulting with our first responder partners, four ramps are 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.)
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 first phase of work, the left (passing) lane will be closed and all traffic pushed into the right (driving) lane. For the safety of motorists and after consulting with our first responder partners, two ramps will be closed during this phase:
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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.
An 11-foot width restriction and reduced speeds are in place.
The westbound U.S. Route 54 bridge over the Moreau River Drainage, south of Jefferson City, narrowed to one lane on Aug. 11. An 11-foot width restriction and reduced speeds are in place. Eastbound traffic is not impacted. Work is expected through early October.
Access to and from westbound U.S. Route 54 at Twin Bridges Road will remain open, but there is no access to or from eastbound U.S. Route 54 at this location, as the existing median crossover is closed.
Beginning Sept. 8, U.S. Route 50 over Vetter Lane will narrow to one lane in each direction in a head-to-head configuration. This traffic shift will take place over several days and is expected to be fully implemented by Sept. 10. An 11-foot width restriction and reduced speeds will be in place.
Vetter Lane under U.S. Route 50 and two ramps will be closed for the duration of work:
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Clark Avenue ramp onto eastbound U.S. Route 50.
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Eastland Drive ramp onto westbound U.S. Route 50.
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.
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U.S. Route 50 to narrow for bridge work over Vetter Lane in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – As part of a two-year project rehabilitating multiple bridges in Jefferson City, a portion of U.S. Route 50 over Vetter Lane will narrow to one lane in each direction in early September. Work to replace joint seals, apply a...
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Westbound U.S. Route 54 to narrow for additional bridge project south of Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rehabilitation work on the westbound U.S. Route 54 bridge over the Moreau River Drainage, south of Jefferson City, will begin next week. The bridge will remain open, but westbound traffic will narrow to one lane and motorists...
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Traffic switch on U.S. Route 54 over Missouri Boulevard set for next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Rehabilitation work on U.S. Route 54 over Business Route 50 (Missouri Boulevard) is nearing the half-way mark and the next phase of work is set to begin next week. This will bring changes to the work zone with additional impacts...
