Past Projects over 35 Years
- 180 Miles of Gravel Road Upgrades to Asphalt
- 6 Major Bridge Replacements
- 28 Small Bridges
- 5 Low Water Bridges replacing low water crossings
- 38 Box Culverts
- Numerous Stormwater Improvement Projects
- Three Major Thoroughfare Improvements
- Hundreds of Miles of Asphalt and Chip Seal Overlays
- Safety Improvements
- 23 Cooperative Projects with the City of Jefferson
Before
Roads have improved from narrow gravel like this to…..
After: A widened asphalt roadway with striping and shoulders.
This is a much safer roadway that allows for better traffic flow.
Before: This structure on Walnut Acres Road
This structure on Walnut Acres Road over the Moreau River was built in 1910 and was both structurally deficient as well as functionally obsolete.
After: The new bridge on Walnut Acres Road
The new bridge is will serve the area for many years. It is wider and safer.
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Before: Vaughn Ford Road
There are many low water crossings like this one that was on Vaughn Ford Road in the south part south part of the County.
After: Vaughn Ford Road
The new low water bridge allows for safer passage.
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Stormwater and pavement improvements
Recently residents in the subdivisions in the County have seen significant stormwater and pavement improvements. This benefits the residents as well as the environment.
Big Horn Drive and Old Lohman Road
The roundabout at Big Horn Drive and Old Lohman Road has improved safety and traffic flow and was designed to accomadate the growth that has happened in the area.
Safety improvements
Safety improvements have been added to many roads in the county like guardrail protecting vehicles from steep slopes or other roadside hazards. And the county has implemented preventive maintenance measures to extend the life of the pavements and keeping costs down.
Before: Hunters Run intersection with Rainbow Hills Road
The Hunters Run intersection with Rainbow Hills Road was awkward and created some confusion for drivers as well as school kids waiting for the bus.
After: Hunters Run intersection with Rainbow Hills Road
The intersection was realigned and widened and is much safer for the traveling public and residents.
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Past Cooperative Projects
- Highway 179
- Algoa Road and the Algoa Industrial Park Area
- Cityview Interchange
- E. McCarty Street Improvements
- Mission Drive Interchange at New St. Mary’s Hospital
- Lafayette Street and Prison Redevelopment Area
- Stadium Blvd Improvements at Monroe/Christy/Jefferson
- Lafayette Street Interchange Improvement
- Frog Hollow Road Improvements
- Upgrade of Falcon Lane in Wardsville
- Dunklin Street Bridge Replacement
- East High Street Reconstruction
- Capitol Avenue Reconstruction
Highway 179
The largest cooperative project to date has been Highway 179. This has had a significant impact on the County. This project has reaped benefits for the county. It has the ability to move traffic, open areas for development and improve safety.
Algoa industrial area
Many improvements in the Algoa industrial area have brought new businesses and jobs for our citizens.
Interchange at E. McCarty Street and Highway 50
The interchange at E. McCarty Street and Highway 50 has provided access for development and has been a huge safety improvement.
Stadium Blvd at Monroe Street
Improvements were made on Stadium Blvd. at Monroe Street to convert a portion of Monroe Street from one way traffic to full two way opening up the access to the new expansion of the Capital Region Health Complex.
Capital Avenue
Capital Avenue was reconstructed with new pavement, sidewalks and lighting. Despite the tornado in May of 2019, the improvements survived intact and are a catalyst for regrowth and development in the area.
Highway 50/63 interchange at Lafayette Street
The County partnered with MoDOT and the City of Jefferson to build the interchange on Highway 50/63 interchange at Lafayette Street. This project is significant in that it opens up access to areas in the city served by Lafayette Street, especially Lincoln University, Jefferson City High School and the new federal courthouse at the prison redevelopment area.
E. McCarty Street
Improvements on E. McCarty Street included a center turn lane, curb and gutter and sidewalks. This has improved safety for pedestrians and drivers as growth occurs in this area.
Lafayette Street
Improvements on Lafayette Street have opened up the road to traffic going to and from the Old Prison area for tours and to the new Federal Courthouse. The new roadway will tie in with the redevelopment project planned at the old prison site.
County partnered with Wardsville
The growth in Wardsville saw significant expansion of the Blair Oaks school system including a new high school that will be completed in the fall. The County partnered with Wardsville and the school district to improve Falcon Lane from dusty gravel to a paved road that will enhance growth that continues to occur in this area.
Oil Facility
Many improvements in the Algoa industrial area have brought new businesses and jobs for our citizens. The most recent project is a major expansion of the county owned rail spur to serve a new asphalt oil transfer facility. A rail transload yard was constructed to accommodate the oil facility as well as other customers. Sales tax funds were leveraged to obtain nearly $2.5 Million dollars in grant funding to be able to build the project. Cooperative public/private partnership projects like this expand and grow the economic development capabilities of our community and throughout the Mid-Missouri region by bringing in new business from surrounding areas.