An effort to improve safety at several intersections along U.S. 54 in Miller County has been given the green light by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission.
During their regular meeting Wednesday, the commission awarded a contract to Capital Paving and Construction LLC., which submitted the low bid of $6,140,169.
Under the contract, safety improvements will be made along U.S. 54 at the following intersections between Lake Ozark and the Cole County line: Route V; Route FF; Business 54 (Eldon); Lakeland Road; Walnut Grove Road; Howser Road; Allen Road/Bear Lake Road; Copperhead Road; County Road 54-60, Tolwood Road; Mount Carmel Road, Jamie Lane and Midway Road; Atchinson Road; and Opie/Hunter Road.
MoDOT officials said intersections receiving updates were identified as safety risks through a road safety audit, in-depth analysis of the corridor, and a series of meetings with a local advisory group made up of local leaders.
Changes at each location could include the installation of J-turns, which eliminate the need for drivers to cross lanes of traffic at right angles, as well as new or extended turning, acceleration and deceleration lanes.
Work will require individual lane closures and some intersection closures in order for construction to be completed safely.
Motorists and area residents can find more details on this project by visiting modot.org/Miller54Intersections.