MoDOT - Missouri Department of Transportation

05/21/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/21/2026 15:00

Westbound U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City to narrow next week

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Bridge work is set to narrow westbound U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City next week.

From 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, and Wednesday, May 27, one lane of westbound U.S. Route 54 over Linden Drive will be closed. Crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will be making repairs to one expansion joint following last year's rehabilitation work.

This work is part of a multi-bridge rehabilitation project contracted to E & C Bridge, LLC.

All work is weather dependent, and schedules are subject to change.

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/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (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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