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Today’s edition · Thurs., Nov. 5

Route W ramp to westbound U.S. 54 closes Monday

Plus, JEFFTRAN wants your ideas by Nov. 13 and Helias is 34-0-1.

The Daily Jefferson City team2 stories14 sources5 min read

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The Route W ramp to westbound U.S. 54 closes Monday, so you'll detour via U.S. 63

3 weekswith no access to or from Airport Road and westbound U.S. 54

The ramp from westbound U.S. 54 to Airport Road is already closed, so both are shut at once.

Sources: Central Mo Info, KOMU 8

If you drive through North Jefferson City, plan another route. Central Mo Info reports that Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close the Route W ramp to westbound U.S. 54 beginning Monday. It's part of the project expanding the highway.

  • Detour: eastbound U.S. 54 to the U.S. 63 interchange
  • Why: new pavement for the U.S. 63/U.S. 54 lane onto the bridge
  • Weather: work is weather permitting and schedules can change

KOMU 8 reports that Route W is also known as Airport Road, and that the westbound exit ramp to Cedar City Drive closed in September. A dedicated southbound lane on U.S. 63 onto the Missouri River bridge will open at this time. Heading that way? We suggest leaving a few extra minutes.

One ramp near Airport Road is shut and another closes Monday

RampStatus
Westbound U.S. 54 to Airport RoadAlready closed
Route W to westbound U.S. 54Closes Monday
DetourEastbound U.S. 54 to U.S. 63

Sources: Central Mo Info, KOMU 8

City Hall

Jefferson City wants your ideas on JEFFTRAN bus service through Nov. 13

If you ride , or wish you could, the city is asking what's working. KOMU 8 reports JEFFTRAN hired the consulting company after staffing shortages left the city cutting and combining bus routes this past summer.

The transit study moves from contract to survey deadline

  1. AugustThe Jefferson City Council contracted with to study .
  2. Nov. 4The city held an open house at City Hall on the study.
  3. Nov. 13The online survey deadline arrives.

Sources: KOMU 8, newstribune.com

The News Tribune reported that the study covers the paratransit service and aims to improve efficiency and ridership. Wednesday's open house had no formal presentation.

“We don't have any weekend service. And for a city that's the capital city, we really need that.”

Amy Rogers, Jefferson City resident
  • Survey deadline: Nov. 13, online
  • Study covers JEFFTRAN and Handi-Wheels
  • Goal: better driver retention and overall transit performance

Nov. 13deadline for the JEFFTRAN online survey

The survey asks how you travel around Jefferson City, what challenges you face and what options you'd like considered.

Sources: KOMU 8, newstribune.com

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News Notes

County budget

Cole County Auditor Jay Moore presented a proposed $82.8 million budget for Fiscal Year 2027 on Monday, down about 13.5% from last year's $96 million. He said expenses, including health care, are rising faster than revenues. KJLU 88.9 FM

Cole County's proposed 2027 budget is smaller than last year's

Source: KJLU 88.9 FM

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Last year$96 million
Proposed FY2027$82.8 million

Amphitheater

Jefferson City Parks opened requests for proposals Wednesday for an operator of Capital Region Amphitheater. Proposals close at 10 a.m. Fri., Nov. 20, after opted not to extend its five-year agreement. ABC17NEWS

Volleyball

Helias is 34-0-1 and ranked No. 1 by MaxPreps heading into the Class 4 Final Four. The Lady Crusaders won the District 5 Tournament to reach state for the 19th time. Jefferson City News Tribune

Soccer

Capital City, Jefferson City and Iberia advanced in district soccer Tuesday night, with Capital City beating Marshfield 4-1 and Jefferson City knocking off higher seed Harrisonville 2-1 in penalty kicks. Semifinals are Thursday. KRCG

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Around Missouri

Tornado

A brief EF1 tornado touched down Tuesday morning in rural Randolph County, damaging trees and a barn, KOMU 8 reports. The National Weather Service confirmed it Wednesday, and no injuries were reported. ABC17 adds that survey teams found collapsed outbuildings and snapped hardwood trees. KOMU 8ABC17NEWS

The Randolph County tornado was brief but reached 90 mph

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Source: KOMU 8

Free camping

Veterans and active-duty military members who camp at a Missouri State Parks campground Wed., Nov. 11, will receive a promotional code for a free night. You must stay that night and show ID of your status at check-in. Park Hills Daily Journal

Morgan County

is seeking input on safety proposals for Missouri 5 and Route J, including replacing the bridge over Gravois Creek. An open house runs 4:30-6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Versailles City Hall. KOMU 8

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Ever wanted to catch a rainbow trout without leaving town? Kids Trout Fishing Day at McKay Park is Saturday, Nov. 7, from noon to 3 p.m. Kids can bring their own gear or borrow fly fishing equipment, and volunteers will be on hand to help. The first 100 kids get giveaway items. Reel good news.

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Route W ramp to westbound U.S. 54 closes Monday

Plus, JEFFTRAN wants your ideas by Nov. 13 and Helias is 34-0-1.

The TLDR

  1. Route W ramp to westbound U.S. 54 closes Monday
  2. JEFFTRAN survey open through Nov. 13
  3. Cole County's proposed 2027 budget is $82.8 million
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