UPDATE: Mid-Missouri drivers face significant traffic disruptions starting December 8 as MoDOT announces multiple highway maintenance and construction projects. Weather permitting, these changes are expected to cause delays and lane closures throughout the region.
Travelers in Boone County should prepare for the closure of the Route K and Old Plank Road intersection due to roundabout construction. Traffic will be rerouted via South Sinclair Road and West Southampton Drive, leading to potential bottlenecks.
In Columbia, pedestrians may encounter temporary closures along Route TT as upgrades are implemented between Yorkshire Drive and Fairview Road. Motorists are urged to plan their routes ahead of time to avoid delays.
These construction efforts are part of a larger initiative to enhance the region’s infrastructure, which includes ongoing maintenance work such as mowing and pothole repairs across all counties. Notably, the Improve I-70 Program is also underway, leading to both intermittent and long-term lane closures on sections of I-70, with completion targeted for 2027.
In Camden County, drivers on U.S. Route 54 should be aware of ongoing pavement widening, expected to last through spring 2026. This project has altered traffic patterns, removing the center turn lane and affecting daily commutes.
Additionally, improvements at the Route 63 interchange with Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) will close Lenoir Street during construction. Various bridge rehabilitation projects between U.S. Route 63 and Route D in Phelps County are also active, with closures and detours impacting local traffic.
MoDOT emphasizes that smaller projects are ongoing, including culvert replacements in Callaway County and roadside work in Maries County, where one lane remains open during operations.
Motorists are reminded to exercise caution in work zones, reduce speed, and move over for construction crews. Staying off phones and fastening seat belts is crucial for safety during these critical improvements.
For full details on these projects and updates, visit MoDOT’s official website. Stay tuned for more developments as this situation unfolds.
