Districts Impacted
Over the past 10 years, there have been 31 traffic crashes at or adjacent to the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Route EE, just north of Cameron in DeKalb County. After studying the types of crashes and the roadway geometry, MoDOT determined adding a left-turn lane for northbound traffic on U.S. Route 69 turning north onto Route EE would provide the largest benefit. The turn lane will be added by widening the outside (west side) of the curve on U.S. Route 69.
Project Progress
MoDOT's Planning and Design team, along with a consultant team, are designing a project which will add a left-turn lane for northbound traffic on U.S. Route 69 to turn north onto Route EE.
MoDOT's Right of Way department has begun to contact property owners on the west side of U.S. Route 69 for any necessary right of way needed for the project.
The safety improvement project to add a left-turn lane at the intersection of U.S. Route 69 and Route EE in DeKalb County is currently scheduled to go out for contractor bids as part of MoDOT's April 21, 2023 letting. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission could award the project at their May 2023 meeting.
The Notice to Proceed date for the project (the earliest date on which the contractor could begin work) will be determined as part of the Planning & Design Phase.
When the contract is awarded, the contractor will work with MoDOT to determine the exact schedule of work.
At this time, the roadway is expected to remain open during the turn lane construction, though brief closures may be necessary to tie in the current roadway with the new turn lane. Advance notice will be provided for any planned road closures.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Will the road be closed during construction?
A: At this time, the roadway is expected to remain open during the turn lane construction, though brief closures may be necessary to tie in the current roadway with the new turn lane. Advance notice will be provided for any planned road closures.
Q: Will MoDOT need to acquire any right of way?
A: Yes. MoDOT's Right of Way staff have already begun contacting property owners on the west side of U.S. Route 69 for any necessary right of way needed for the project.
Q: Who can I contact if I have further questions?
A: Questions about the project may be directed to Joyce Reynolds, MoDOT's project manager overseeing the project at Joyce.Reynolds@modot.mo.gov or by phone 816-387-2411.
Q: How can I stay updated on the project's progress?
A: Sign up for project-specific updates using the form below.
Planned Construction
The areas shown in yellow are where the new turn lane will be constructed for northbound U.S. Route 69 traffic wanting to turn onto northbound Route EE.
Before photos of the U.S. Route 69 and Route EE intersection
Project News
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Public comment period about to end for safety improvement project north of Cameron
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public input regarding a safety improvement project on DeKalb County U.S. Route 69 at the Route EE intersection, north of Cameron. The project, currently in the design stage...