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<p style="font-size: 150%; font-weight: bold;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</p>
<p style="font-size: 120%; margin-top: -5px; font-weight:bold;">December 31, 2025</p>
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<br />573.239.1837</p>
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<div style="font-size: 110%; line-height:150%;"><h1 style="clear:both; margin-top: 75px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-size: 130%;">West Route K reopens to east-to-west traffic; West Old Plank Road closure starts Jan. 5</h1>
<div class="content"><span style="padding-left: 50px;">(COLUMBIA, MO)</span> - On Dec. 31, Sam Gaines Construction, contractor for the City of Columbia Public Works department, completed major roadway work for phase three of construction on the Route K and Old Plank Road roundabout. West Route K has now reopened to eastbound and westbound traffic through the construction site.<br /><br />Phase three included construction on the southeast portion of the roundabout, as well as associated pavement work needed to reconnect Route K. 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.<br /><br />Phase four, the final phase of the project, is expected to begin Monday, Jan. 5. This phase will include construction at the northern exit of the roundabout to West Old Plank Road, including road and driveway c
onnections and associated stormwater improvements.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Phase four is expected to continue through Monday, Feb. 2, weather permitting.<br /><br />Drivers are reminded that the roundabout remains an active work zone. Please use caution in the area, follow posted signage and watch for construction crews and equipment as work continues. Additional updates will be provided as the project progresses.</div>
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