Officials broke ground on the new interchange Monday morning.
The $7.4 million project will also provide a new road to the new St. Mary's Health Center.
Economic development money from 2008 is funding the project.
State Senator Mike Kehoe said, "When you have a project that will start the development of a new heath center here in Jefferson City that is a fantastic advantage and leads to the quality of life we already have here in Jefferson City, I think the underpass will lead to even more development in this area."
Starting in Mid-August 179 will close for about 70 days. The project will be completed in the fall of 2012.
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Jefferson City drivers should prepare for some construction.
State and local officials will break ground Monday morning on a new diamond interchange on Route 179.
The new interchange will be between Route C and Edgewood Drive.
It's purpose is to provide access to St. Mary's new Health Center development.
The project is a joint effort between MODot, Jefferson City, and Cole County.
The project will cost $7.4 million.
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