10/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/17/2025 14:51
Oct. 20 - 26, 2025
JEFFERSON CITY , Mo. - The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid - Missouri area Oct . 20 - 26 , 202 5 . Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.
All Counties
In addition to the work listed below, o ther m oving operations such as pothole patching, mowing , and pavement repair s continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow - moving equipment.
All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.
Boone County
I-70 Drive Southeast - Water line relocationplanned Oct. 20 - 24at Woodridge Drive. The entrance to Woodridge Drive will be closed daily from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/ columbiakingdomcity .
Route TT - Pedestrian facility upgrades continue from Yorkshire Drive to Fairview Road in Columbia . Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent nighttime single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2025.
Route K and Old Plank Road intersection - Roundabout construction continues . The intersection will remain open, but is narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals directing motorists through the work zone . Motorists should expect delays. This is a cost- share project between the City of Columbia and MoDOT and is scheduled for completion in December 2025.
U.S. Route 63 - Interchange improvements at Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) continue . Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close Lenoir Street from Grindstone Parkway to the main entrance to Lenoir Woods. This will also affect the northernmost entrance to Lenoir Woods. Motorists will need to use an alternative route around the closure. The closure is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
U.S. Route 63 - Bridge rehabilitation continues between Broadway (south of Interstate 70) and Vandiver Drive (north of I-70) in Columbia. The roadway will remain open but in a head-to-head configuration with narrowed lanes and reduced speeds. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place through November 2025. This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
North Outer Road 70 - CLOS ED for a culvert extension project at Little Cedar Creek, east of Columbia near mile marker 134.8 on I-70. Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closure, which is expected to continue through February 2026. This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
Callaway County
South Outer Road 70 ( Jade Road ) - Pavement repairs planned Oct. 20 - 23 from Route HH to Route DD. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route FF (Old U.S. Route 40) - Bridge re moval continues. The roadway will be CLOSED Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be no detour signs during the weekday, daytime closures, but signs located well ahead of the closure will alert motorists to use an alternate route. This project is scheduled for completion in November 2025. This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
South Outer Road 70 (Jade Road) and North Outer Road 70 (Old U.S. Route 40) - CLOSED for a c ulvert replacement project at Sallees Creek , west of Kingdom City . Motorists will need to use an alternate route during the closure s , which are expected to continue through February 2026. This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
I-70 - New pavement construction continues from the Boone County line (near mile marker 13 6.6) to Kingdom City (near mile marker 14 8 ) as part of the Improve I-70 Program.Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/ improvei70/ columbiakingdomcity
I-70 w estbound ramp - The ramp from westbound I-70 to Route J (Exit 137) is CLOSED . As an alternate route, motorists can take Exit 144 and use the North Outer Road 70 to Route J. The South Outer Road 70 is not continuous and does not connect to Route J. This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.
Cole County
Business U.S. 50 ( Missouri Boulevard ) - Pedestrian facility upgrades continue from H oward Street to Mo DOT Drive . Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent nighttime single-lane closures. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2025.
U.S. Route 54 - Bridge rehabilitation continues over Neighorn Branch, south of Jefferson City. Traffic is narrowed to one lane in each direction in a head-to-head configuration for the duration of project. A 14-foot width restriction and speed reductions as low as 45 mph are in place through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Associated access restrictions through November 2025:
Crawford County
Missouri Route 8 - Culvert replacement planned Oct . 20 - 23 from Route T to Route Y. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone .
Route s CC and FF - Pavement repairs planned Oct. 20 - 23 . One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route DD - Culvert replacement planned Oct. 20 - 23 from Missouri Route 19 to Highland Drive. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route M - Culvert replacement planned Oct . 20 - 23 from Route 8 to Route YY. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
North Outer Road 44 - Pavement repairs planned Oct. 20 - 23 from Route F to Route U. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route J - Bridge replacement continues over B oone Creek . The bridge is CLOSED with a signed detour in place to direct motorist s around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Howard
Route 5 - Bridge replacement continues over Bear Creek in Glasgow. One lane will remain open, and temporary traffic signals will direct motorists through the work zone. A 12-foot width restriction is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2025.
Laclede County
Route WW - Pavement repairs planned Oct. 20 - 21. The roadway will be CLOSED daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists must use an alternate route.
Missouri Route 5 - Culvert replacement planned Oct. 22 - 24 from Brice Street to Adams Avenue. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Maries County
Route C - Culvert replacement planned Oct . 20 - 23 . One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route AA - Bridge replacement continues over the Little Maries River. The bridge is CLOSED with a signed detour in place. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Miller County
Route CC - Culvert replacement planned Oct. 20 at Route OO. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
U.S. Route 54 - Bridge maintenance planned Oct. 20 - 23 over Bagnall Dam. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
U.S. Route 54 - Pavement repairs planned Oct. 20 - 23 at Route AA. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route U - Culvert replacement planned Oct. 22. The roadway will be CLOSED just north of the junction with Route EE from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Motorists must use an alternate route.
Route FF - Pavement repairs planned Oct. 22 - 23 from M ount Herman Road to Route A. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
U.S. Route 54 - Guard rail/guard cable part of J5P3500
Mo niteau Count y
Route U - Bridge replacement continues over Howard Creek. The bridge is CLOSED, and m otorist s must use an alternate route. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Missouri Route 87 and Route C intersection - Roundabout construction continues . The intersection will remain open but is narrowed to one lane with temporary signals directing traffic through the work zone . Motorists should expect delays. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Morgan County
Route 52 - Roundabout construction continues in Versailles at the intersection of Route 52 and Route 5. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Phelps Count y
Route T - Culvert replacement planned Oct. 21 - 20 from County Road 7460 to County Road 7400. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route D - Bridge rehabilitation continues over I-44, approximately 7 miles southwest of Doolittle. The bridge is CLOSED , with a signed detour in place. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Missouri Route 72 - Pedestrian facility upgrades continue on Route 72 in Rolla . Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone . The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
Pulaski County
Missouri Route 28 - Bridge rehabilitation continues over I-44 in St. Robert. The bridge is CLOSED , with a signed detour in place. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2025 .
Missouri Route 28 - Pedestrian facility upgrades continue from East A Street to Chestnut Street in Dixon. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2025.
Washington Cou nt y
Route Y - Pavement repairs planned Oct. 20 - 23 . One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.
Route 8 - Bridge rehabilitation continues over the Union Pacific Railroad. The roadway will remain open throughout the project but is narrowed to one lane. Motorists s hould expect delays.
Missouri Route 47 - Bridge replacement continues over Mill Creek. The bridge is CLOSED with a signed detour in place to direct motorists around the closure. This project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.
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.
For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ o r call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (888 275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:
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