Input sought for Columbia intersection project

JEFFERSON CITY , M o . - The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open-house-style public meeting Tuesday, Sept. 22, to share information and gather public input about proposed safety improvements at multiple Columbia intersections. The meetin g will give community members an opportunity to learn more about the planned work and provide feedback.

The proposed improvements include Missouri Route 763 (College Avenue) at University Avenue and Rollins Street, as well as Boone County Route B (Paris Road) at East Brown Station Road. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027.

As part of the design process, MoDOT is providing multiple ways by which interested parties can provide feedback during the open comment period, Sept. 15 - Oct. 6 , 202 6 . The public's input b y comment ing, questioning, and providing community insight is essential in helping to guide the design and construction process.

• In person - An open-house - style public meeting will be held T uesday , Sept . 22 , 202 6 , from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the General Services Building (Room 194A) , 900 E. Stadium Boulevard , in Columbia . 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.

• MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact MoDOT by Thursday , Sept. 17, by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing [email protected] , so arrangements can be made.

• By email - Send comments no later than Oct. 6 , 202 6 , to [email protected] with the subject line: Missouri Route 763 and Route B Intersection Improvements in Boone County.

• By traditional mail - Comments may be mailed to Missouri Department of Transportation, 1511 Missouri Boulevard , Jefferson City, MO 65109 , postmarked by Oct. 6 , 2026. Please reference: Missouri Route 763 and Route B Intersection Improvements in Boone County .

MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.

For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map . Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:

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