New Highway 54 interchange at Lake of the Ozarks to open Wednesday

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ)

After a two-year-long project, the Lake of the Ozarks new interchange for Highway 54 will open up next Wednesday in time for the annual increase in traffic headed to the area.

The Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will remove traffic signals at the intersection of U.S. Highway 54, Business Highway 54, Miller County Route W, and Osage Hills Road.

The new multi-million-dollar interchange will tie these roads with Highway 54 in a more efficient manner.

“This is a tremendous next step in the process of constructing the new interchange”, said Central Area Engineer Robert Lynch. “When the signals at the intersection are removed and the new interchange is opened, traffic will be able to flow more freely and safely through that area. We’re excited to reach this landmark moment in the project.”

The removal of the signal and existing pavement will require eastbound and westbound lane closures on Highway 54 through April 23.