East-to-west traffic on West Route K reopens, West Old Plank Road closes on Monday

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

East-to-west traffic on West Route K reopened on Wednesday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia.

The most-recent portion of construction in the area was part of Phase 3 of building a roundabout at Route K and Old Plank Road, the release says.

“Phase three included construction on the southeast portion of the roundabout, as well as associated pavement work needed to reconnect Route K,” the release says. “Some remaining items associated with this phase will be completed in the coming days, including limited sidewalk work and a remaining drive approach. As this work is finalized, drivers may encounter occasional minor lane restrictions.”

Phase 4 begins on Monday, which includes building the northern exit of the roundabout to West Old Plank Road, which includes working on road and driveway stormwater connections, the release says.

“When phase four begins, the roundabout will be closed at its north exit to West Old Plank Road. Drivers traveling south on Old Plank Road and intending to head west on West Route K can detour north using Forum Boulevard, West Southampton Drive and South Sinclair Road. Alternatively, drivers may detour east from Old Plank Road toward South Providence Road and Route K,” the release says.

That phase is expected to last through Feb. 2.