Columbia's Conley Road and Business Loop Intersection Closing for 60 Days

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The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is scheduled to close the intersection of Conley Road and Business Loop in Columbia, Missouri starting on Monday, March 23, 2026 for 60 days in order to construct a new roundabout. MoDOT says the roundabout will provide a safer and more efficient intersection once completed, and that all local businesses will remain accessible during the construction period.

Why it matters

The Conley Road and Business Loop intersection is a major thoroughfare in Columbia, and the closure will impact traffic patterns and access to businesses in the area for a two-month period. The new roundabout is intended to improve safety and traffic flow once finished.

The details

MoDOT will be closing the intersection of Conley Road and Business Loop in Columbia starting on Monday, March 23, 2026 for 60 days in order to build a new roundabout. The department says the roundabout will provide a safer and more efficient intersection once completed. All local businesses in the area will remain accessible during the construction period.

• The intersection will close on Monday, March 23, 2026.
• The roundabout is expected to be open to all traffic by the end of May 2026.

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