Districts Impacted
U.S. ROUTE 54 PAVEMENT IMPROVEMENTS IN CALLAWAY COUNTY
U.S. Route 54 from the Missouri River Bridge to north of Interstate 70 in Callaway County will have a new driving surface soon. Construction crews will remove the existing surface layer and replace with new pavement. Guardrail will also be replaced and upgraded, where needed.
PROJECT PROGRESS
The Missouri Department of Transportation designed pavement and guardrail improvements on U.S. Route 54 from Missouri River Bridge to north of I-70.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $24,463,380.36 contract to Magruder Paving, LLC to complete this project and three others (U.S. Route 54 eastbound expansion, rehabilitation work on three bridges over U.S. Route 54 in Callaway County, and intersection improvements at U.S. Route 54 and Old Jefferson City Road).
Construction crews began with pavement repairs on July 22, 2024, and resurfacing U.S. Route 54 in Callaway County started Aug. 12, 2024. Work is being paused through the winter months and will resume in the spring of 2025.
This work requires temporary lane closures and possibly some temporary narrowed lanes. U.S. Route 54 will remain open throughout the duration of the project. The contractor is required to work at night on certain segments of U.S. Route 54, both for the safety of the crews and to lessen traffic impacts.
Work is expected to be completed by May 22, 2025.
Project updates
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Third eastbound U.S. Route 54 lane in Jefferson City now in use
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Adding an additional lane to eastbound U.S. Route 54 in Jefferson City, north of the Missouri River, is now complete. Motorists began using the third lane this morning, Aug. 29.
The base of the third lane was constructed...
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Resurfacing of U.S. Route 54 north of the Missouri River to start next week
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – With pavement repairs wrapping up, resurfacing is scheduled to get underway next week on U.S. Route 54 in Callaway County.
Starting Aug. 12, construction crews will be working between just north of the Missouri River and...
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is MoDOT resurfacing U.S. Route 54 north of Jefferson City?
All road surfaces become worn over time and it becomes necessary to lay new pavement. This will improve the drivability and safety for motorists.
How will the work affect traffic?
U.S. Route 54 will remain open through the duration of the project. The contractor will be required to work at night on certain segments of U.S. Route 54, both for the safety of the crews and to lessen traffic impacts.
Who can I contact with further questions?
You may email cdcr@modot.mo.gov or call us at 888 ASK MODOT (1-888-275-6636). Please reference U.S. Route 54 Pavement Improvements in Callaway on your inquiries.
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PROJECT COORDINATION
Other improvements to U.S. Route 54 in the vicinity include widening the eastbound traveled way, intersection improvements, washing the bridges over the Missouri River, and rehabilitation work on several bridges (north and south of the Missouri River).