Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The project includes adding a center turn lane on Route 53 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri from Route 142 to County Road 306. One of the key benefits of two-way left-turn lanes includes the removal of turning vehicles from the through traffic lanes, which helps improve efficiency by reducing travel time and delay.
Additionally, this project includes a left turn lane at Route UU and access management measures to reduce conflict points along the corridor.
Project Timeline
6 months following the start of construction
Public Hearing to Be Held Sept. 23
Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
4 to 7 p.m.
Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission
The public hearing will be open house style, and visitors can stop-by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. to discuss the details of the project with the project team.
All interested persons will be given an opportunity to be heard concerning their views on the design and construction of the upcoming Route 53 project in Butler County, with reference to the economic and social effects of such design, its impact on the environment, and its consistency with the goals and objectives of the community.
Comments regarding the proposed project will be accepted during the public hearing and through Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.
MoDOT is committed to providing equal access for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Project Manager Chris Crocker at (573) 380-1658 or MoDOT’s Customer Service Center (1-888-ASK MODOT) by Thursday, Sept. 18. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may also contact MoDOT’s External Civil Rights department through Relay Missouri Services at (800) 735-2966 or 7-1-1 (Toll Free – TTY).
Public Hearing Materials
For More Information
Chris Crocker
Title
Project Manager
Department
Southeast District
Contact Info
(573) 380-1658
(573) 380-1658
Katy Bower
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southeast District
Contact Info
(573) 380-0744
(573) 380-0744