MoDOT to host public meetings for US-50 Safety and Operational Study in Johnson/Pettis, Nov. 12 & 16

JOHNSON & PETTIS COUNTY - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will host a public meeting to gather feedback on potential safety and traffic operations along U.S. Route 50 in Johnson and Pettis counties. The study is intended to identify locations for potential safety improvements, including J-turns, outer road extensions, turn lanes, and other corridor safety enhancements as trafffic volumes continue to increase along the corridor. MoDOT is seeking additional public feedback as part of that evaluation.

The public is invited to attend any of the following meetings:

• Thursday, Nov. 12, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  La Monte Elementary School
  301 S. Washington St.
  La Monte, MO 65337

• Monday, Nov. 16, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
  Knob Noster High School
  125 NE 23 Highway
  Knob Noster, MO 65336

The meetings will be an open-house meeting with no formal presentation. Opportunities for public comment, displays, and exhibits will be available during and following the meetings on the project webpage: U.S. Route 50 Safety and Operational Study in Johnson and Pettis Counties | Missouri Department of Transportation. The public will continue to receive updates as the future project progresses.

MoDOT has previously studied and constructed J-turn improvements at locations along U.S. 50 and is using previous studies and current evaluations to help identify additional areas for potential improvements.

If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services to participate in this meeting, please contact MoDOT Kansas City District Communications at [email protected] by Friday, Nov. 6.

For those unable to attend the meeting or access the project information online, project materials are available by request at the MoDOT district office located at 600 NE Colbern Rd. in Lee's Summit, MO. Customers may contact Marisela Ward, MoDOT Area Representative, at [email protected]

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