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In order to place a new overhead sign in the median of U.S. Route 54 in North Jefferson City, one eastbound lane of the highway is expected to close for four nights, beginning tonight.

The Missouri Department of Transportation reports contractors plan to close the left lane of eastbound U.S. 54 from the Missouri River Bridge to north of Route W (Cedar City Road/Airport Road). The single-lane closure is expected to be in place from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. starting tonight, and continuing on Thursday, Friday and Monday nights.

The contractor is working around the clock to complete pavement on Route W (Cedar City Road/Airport Road) at the interchange with U.S. 54 and all work on U.S. 54, including shoulders, guardrail and sign installation in order to open the interchange and ramp, as well as the new dedicated lane for southbound U.S. 63 onto the Missouri River bridge, as soon as possible.

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

As part of its April 2026 meeting, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a nearly $4.2 million contract to Don Schnieders Excavating Company Inc. to complete the project expanding the westbound lanes of U.S. 54 in North Jefferson City. Work began in June 2026, and by contract is to be completed by May 1, 2027. The contractor’s expedited work schedule targets completion by the end of 2026, significantly ahead of schedule.

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