URGENT UPDATE: Mid-Missouri motorists must prepare for significant travel delays from December 1-7, 2023, as extensive roadwork is set to impact multiple counties. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) confirms that this construction will involve vital culvert replacements, bridge rehabilitations, and pedestrian facility upgrades, leading to lane closures and extensive delays.
Drivers are strongly advised to exercise caution around work zones, particularly on Boone County’s Route 124 and Callaway County’s Routes E and J, where single-lane, flagger-controlled traffic will be in effect. Meanwhile, improvements along Columbia’s Route TT are ongoing and expected to wrap up by the end of November.
Commuters using I-70 should anticipate long-term disruptions due to the ongoing “Improve I-70 Program,” which is projected to last until 2027. In Cole County, U.S. Route 50 will see pedestrian facility upgrades, with potential right-turn lane closures from Broadway, Jefferson, and Monroe streets between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Additionally, mid-Missouri drivers should be aware of a reroute on U.S. Route 63 at the Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) interchange, with Lenoir Street remaining closed as work is anticipated to conclude in early December 2025. Daily lane restrictions for maintenance and culvert replacements will also affect Laclede, Maries, and Morgan counties, where single-lane travel and delays are expected.
This construction is not just an inconvenience; it poses potential dangers to both drivers and workers. MoDOT urges all road users to stay alert and plan for extra travel time. The impact on daily commutes and transport is significant, highlighting the urgency of these upgrades while also serving as a reminder of the ongoing need for infrastructure improvements across the region.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation develops. Share this information with fellow drivers to keep everyone informed and safe during this busy travel period.
