Jefferson County's I-55 project introduces new roundabout

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – Travelers heading south on U.S. Route 67 towards Farmington will now navigate through the northwest roundabout at the U.S. Route 67 and Interstate 55 interchange. The remaining portion of the roundabout is expected to open in the coming months.

Construction began on the night of July 29. Currently, the roundabout is only open to traffic heading south on U.S. Route 67. Once finished, the roundabout will also accommodate traffic between I-55 and U.S. Route 67. This work zone is part of an I-55 design-build project in Jefferson County.

Rachel Sudduth, a representative of the Missouri Department of Transportation in the St. Louis region, stated that the I-55 Corridor Improvements project area includes the cities of Pevely, Herculaneum, Festus, and Crystal City.

"The purpose of this project is to address traffic and safety concerns alon...