Jefferson City, Missouri – U.S. Route 50 reopened early in Cole County, restoring traffic flow after bridge demolition work.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) Central District, Route 50 and several nearby tri-level ramps are now open ahead of the previously scheduled timeline. The reopening follows the removal of a no-longer-used tri-level bridge and portions of the Bolivar Street Bridge.
MoDOT officials said crews completed demolition work faster than expected, allowing the key corridor to resume normal traffic patterns sooner than planned. The project had originally prompted a full closure beginning April 10 through April 12.
While Route 50 and connecting ramps have reopened, the Bolivar Street Bridge remains closed as additional work continues in the area. Drivers are advised to watch for signage, shifting traffic patterns, and any remaining construction activity.
The early reopening is expected to reduce congestion for commuters and regional travelers who rely on the Route 50 corridor through Jefferson City. The area is a primary east-west route connecting key parts of central Missouri.
This update may be especially relevant for student drivers and young workers commuting through the city’s main highway corridors.
MoDOT has not announced a firm reopening date for the Bolivar Street Bridge but said updates will be provided as work progresses.
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