Districts Impacted
Traffic is congested on U.S. Route 50 at Route CC and Technology Drive, especially during work and school rush hours. The addition of signals and turn lanes will improve safety and traffic flow at these two intersections.
Project Milestones
The Missouri Department of Transportation and their consultants designed intersection improvements that include:
- Adding signals at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Route CC.
- Adding signals at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and Technology Drive.
- Pavement widening at both intersections for the addition of turn lanes.
The estimated cost for constructing these improvements as of May 30, 2023, is $2.1 million. This cost may change.
Public Meeting
An open-house style public informational meeting was held Thursday, June 15, 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Osage County Community Center in the Function Room. The Community Center is located at 1769 U.S. Route 50, Linn, MO. Attendees could come and go as they please at any time from 4:30 to 6 p.m., as there was no formal presentation. Members of the project team were on hand to answer questions and provide information. Exhibits showing the current planned work were available.
Attendees could leave comments with the project team, either verbally or written. Written comments were also accepted by mail, postmarked on or before June 30, to:
Osage County U.S. Route 50/Route CC Intersection project, 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO 65102
Meeting materials
At the online public meeting links below are all exhibits that were displayed the in-person meeting. The open comment period closed June 30, 2023.
This project originally went out for bids as part of MoDOT's May 2024 letting when contractors may submit competitive bids. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission did not award a contract for this project because only one bid was submitted, and it was deemed excessive.
As part of their December meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $17,924,443.33 contract for this work, along with resurfacing 34 miles of U.S. Route 50 and 17 miles of Missouri Route 19, to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
Construction is underway but off the shoulder with traffic impacts. Single-lane closures are expected to start in May 2025.
U.S. Route 50 is expected to remain open during construction with single-lane closures during working hours. There will be multiple work-hour restrictions (subject to change), depending on the time of year:
- Jan. 6 – Dec. 1: No eastbound lane closures 9 a.m. -1 p.m. on Saturdays and no westbound lane closures 5 – 9 p.m. on Saturdays.
- Jan. 6 – May 9: No daytime (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) lane closures, Monday through Friday.
- May 12 – Aug. 17: No eastbound lane closure between 6 – 9 a.m., Monday through Friday. No westbound lane closure between 3 – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Aug. 18 – Dec. 1: No daytime (6 a.m. – 6 p.m.) lane closures, Monday through Friday.
Why is MoDOT changing these intersections?
Traffic is congested on U.S. Route 50 at Route CC and Technology Drive, especially during work and school rush hours. The addition of signals and turn lanes will improve safety and traffic flow at these two intersections.
Will U.S. Route 50, Route CC or Technology Drive be closed during construction?
At this time, the roadway is expected to remain open, but motorists will encounter lane closures throughout the construction process.
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Questions about the project may be directed to MoDOT's Customer Service team at CDCR@modot.mo.gov or by phone at 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636). Please refer to the Osage County Intersection Improvement Project at U.S. Route 50 and Route CC in emails or by phone to ensure your questions are directed to the correct personnel.
How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
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MoDOT to Hold Public Meeting About Planned U.S. Route 50 Improvements in Osage County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting to discuss plans to make improvements to U.S. Route 50 in Linn. Traffic is congested on U.S. Route 50 at Missouri Route CC and Technology Drive, especially...
Proposed Project Plans and Meeting Handout
Project Limits
View an aerial image of the plans showing the beginning and end limits of the project.
View an aerial image of the plans showing the beginning and end limits of the project.
Design Plans
View details of the proposed plans for intersection improvements along U.S. Route 50 at the Route CC and Technology Drive intersections.
View details of the proposed plans for intersection improvements along U.S. Route 50 at the Route CC and Technology Drive intersections.
Meeting Handout
View the informational handout provided to attendees at the Public Information Open House held June 15, 2023, at the Osage County Community Center in Linn, MO.
View the informational handout provided to attendees at the Public Information Open House held June 15, 2023, at the Osage County Community Center in Linn, MO.