Northeast Columbia Sidewalk Projects

The City of Columbia Public Works Department has received a Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) cost-share grant from the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) to fund two sidewalk improvement projects in northeast Columbia. These projects, located on Oakland Gravel Road and Vandiver Drive, aim to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity in northeast Columbia.

• Oakland Gravel Road Sidewalk (Blue Ridge Road to Smiley Lane):
  A 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with a grass parkway will be constructed along the west side of Oakland Gravel Road, filling in gaps between Blue Ridge Road and Smiley Lane. This project completes the last missing sections of sidewalk along this roadway, providing continuous pedestrian access to nearby schools, a park and a clinic.
• Vandiver Drive Sidewalk (Oakland Gravel Road to Parker Street):
  A 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with a grass parkway will be built on the south side of Vandiver Drive, from Oakland Gravel Road to the Parker Street roundabout. This project will include a new pedestrian crossing signal and crosswalk at the Vandiver and Oakland Gravel intersection and will allow future connection to a proposed trail along the COLT railroad.

Construction for both projects is scheduled to begin in summer 2026.

Public Hearing

There will be a public hearing to discuss the proposed designs Monday, Feb. 3. The meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, 701 E. Broadway.

The open house was held Dec. 11 at Oakland Middle School. At the meeting, visitors had the opportunity to view design concepts and discuss the projects with City staff and team members with McClure Engineering.

Members of the public may attend any open meeting. For requests for accommodations related to disability, please call 573.874.CITY (2489) or email City@CoMo.gov. In order to assist staff in making the appropriate arrangements for your accommodation, please make your request as far in advance of the posted meeting date as possible.