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What Is The Problem With Route 50?
This stretch of roadway on Route 50 was first built in 1960. Several improvements have been provided since then to address congestion and safety concerns. The roadway was last resurfaced in 2004. Currently, the average daily traffic volume is approximately 19,500 vehicles per day. By 2029, that volume is expected to increase to 26,200. Rte. 50 has exceeded its capacity for a two-lane roadway and can no longer handle the amount of traffic that uses it on a daily basis.
What Is The Proposed Solution?
MoDOT will widen the existing two-lane Rte. 50 to five lanes from Rte. 47 south in Union to east of Denmark Road/Progress Parkway. MoDOT proposes to add two additional lanes to the south and one additional lane to the north of the existing two-lane roadway.
How Will Traffic Be Impacted While Construction Is Under Way?
Two-way traffic will be maintained over the existing two-lane or widened pavement for the duration of this project. Any temporary lane closures will take place during nighttime hours. Throughout the construction of this project, motorists will be driving through a work zone.
Estimated Project Cost:
Estimated project cost to widen Rte. 50 is $7 million, which is a cost-share project with the city of Union.
When Will Construction Begin And End?
Construction will begin in summer 2009 and is expected to be complete in 2011.
Current Project Timeline:
July 12, 2007
Hold informational public meeting.
February 2009
Final design will be complete.
June 2009
This project is expected to be awarded to a contractor.
Summer 2009
Construction begins.
2011
Construction complete.
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