Counties Impacted
Cape Girardeau
Route Impacted
61
Work Type
Conceptual Study
Planning Phase

Public Meeting: Nov. 16

The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 to discuss the Route 61 corridor in Jackson, Missouri. The meeting was held at South Elementary, located at 1701 S. Hope St. in Jackson, Missouri. View the Meeting Handout > 

    Study Details

    MoDOT is conducting three studies on the Route 61 corridor in Jackson, Missouri. The studies include a corridor study on Route 61 from the north interchange near Fruitland to the Route 25 intersection in Jackson, and intersection improvement studies at Route 61/Shawnee Boulevard and Route 61/Donna Drive. 

    • Corridor Study on Route 61 from the north interchange near Fruitland to the Route 25 intersection in Jackson. Alternatives for intersection improvements and a possible center turn lane will be shared. This study excludes the Deerwood intersection, the Hubble Creek Bridge replacement, and the roundabout near the courthouse. 
    • Intersection improvement study at the Route 61/Shawnee Boulevard intersection. Options to improve the existing intersection or relocate the signal to the east will be shared.
    • Intersection improvement study at the Route 61/Donna Drive intersection. Options to improve the existing intersection and to relocate traffic from the Kimbel Lane intersection to the existing Donna Drive intersection will be discussed. Improvements in this location are included in the fiscal year 2027 budget.
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    Route 61 Corridor in Jackson, MO

    Please share your thoughts by submitting the form below. Your comments will be sent directly to the project team. Please share your thoughts by Nov. 30, 2023. 

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    For More Information

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    Curt Woolsey
    Curt Woolsey
    Title
    Project Manager
    Department
    Southeast District
    Contact Info

    (417) 469-6232

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    Chris Crocker
    Chris Crocker
    Title
    Area Engineer
    Department
    Southeast District
    Contact Info

    (573) 380-1658