Lane, traffic closures coming to Highway 54 in Jefferson City next week
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
A Friday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation says it is requesting the “attention and cooperation of the traveling public” to keep a ramp open for a bridge rehabilitation project.
The release says that MoDOT previously announced that contractors would narrow a portion of Highway 54 in Jefferson City on Monday, south of Missouri Boulevard and close three ramps for construction: Madison Street to westbound Highway 54, Christy Drive to eastbound Highway 54, and Missouri Boulevard to westbound Highway 54.
“MoDOT and the contractor are working to restructure the work zone to leave the ramp from Missouri Boulevard ramp open,” the release says. Drivers will have to merge from Missouri Boulevard into a single lane of traffic on westbound Highway 54. Ramps at Madison Street and Christy Drive will remain closed.
This traffic pattern is expected to remain in place through mid-October, the release says.
“Those who drive U.S. Route 54 between Missouri Boulevard and Stadium Boulevard as part of their daily commute are advised to avoid peak hours and plan for extra travel time,” the release says.