Districts Impacted
Project Update
The proposed project includes upgrading Route 67 to interstate standards from the Route 160/158 interchange south of Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the Missouri/Arkansas state line. The entire project limits are broken down into five phases: Phases 1A and 1B, as well as Phases 2-4.
Phase 1A was completed in Nov. 2023.
With funds previously dedicated to the U.S. 67 corridor and the additional $60 million in funding from general revenue, a total of 7 miles of interstate-standard upgrades are now funded. This will bring the progress to Neelyville, Missouri and will allow a portion of phase 3 to be constructed.
On Oct. 2, 2024, a $26,443,934 contract was awarded to H.R. Quadri Contractors, LLC, for the addition of outer roads and lanes to upgrade Route 67. The new outer roads and lanes will be constructed at the following locations: County Road 338 south to County Road 352 and County Road 360 to County Road 338.
The next segment that’s funded for construction extends from County Road 352 to near Neelyville. This project will include upgrading the segment to four lanes and possible access upgrades at Neelyville. Tentatively, this could be let as early as March 2026.
Project Milestones
August 3, 2021
Feb. 3, 2022
Oct. 19, 2022
Summer 2022
Nov. 2023
Sept. 10, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. at Neelyville Schools
March 2026
MoDOT Public Hearing to Discuss Upgrading U.S. 67-Sept. 10, 2024
The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public hearing from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 to discuss phases 3 and 4 of the multi-phase project to upgrade U.S Route 67 in Butler County. If you missed the public hearing, the meeting materials are available below. Comments were accepted through Oct. 1, 2024.
Phase 3 of the U.S. 67 project includes future access at Neelyville, Missouri and upgrading an approximately five-mile section of U.S. 67 to four lanes from County Road 352 to near County Road 272. Phase 4 includes upgrading the last three-mile section of U.S. 67 to reach the Missouri/Arkansas state line. Right of way and easements will be acquired for this project.
With funds previously dedicated to the U.S. 67 corridor and the additional $60 million in funding from general revenue, a total of 7 miles of interstate-standard upgrades are now funded. This will bring the progress to Neelyville, Missouri and will allow a portion of phase 3 to be constructed.
“Currently, we have funding for phases 1B and 2, which will tentatively be let in September 2024,” said MoDOT Project Manager Tim Pickett. “The next segment that’s funded for construction extends from County Road 352 to near Neelyville. This project will include upgrading the segment to four lanes and possible access upgrades at Neelyville. Tentatively, this could be let as early as March 2026.”
Pickett explained once the 7 miles of funded upgrades are completed, 4.5 miles will remain to reach the Missouri/Arkansas state line.
Public Hearing Materials: Sept. 10, 2024
Public Meeting Information Archive
Phase 1A and 1B
Virtual Public Hearing: Aug. 3, 2021
Virtual Public Hearing: Aug. 3, 2021
Phase 2
Virtual Public Hearing: Feb. 3, 2022
Virtual Public Hearing: Feb. 3, 2022
Phase 3
Public Meeting: Oct. 19, 2022
Public Meeting: Oct. 19, 2022
Overview of Phases
Click below to view an overview of the proposed project to upgrade U.S. Route 67 in Butler County to four lanes in preparation for Future I-57. The entire project limits are broken down into five phases: Phases 1A and 1B, as well as Phases 2-4. Phases 1A, 1B and 2 are funded. Funding is not yet secured for Phases 3 and 4.
NEPA Reevaluation of EIS
Please click the link below to review the NEPA Reevaluation of the U.S. Route 67 Environmental Impact Statement. During the reevaluation, MoDOT and the City of Poplar Bluff reviewed the 2005 EIS as it pertains to the 10-mile section of U.S. 67 from the Route 160 interchange to two miles north of the state line near County Road 274.
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Future I-57 in Arkansas
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) conducted three location public hearings to present and discuss the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) for the proposed Walnut Ridge to Missouri State Line (Future I-57) connection in Clay, Greene, Lawrence, and Randolph counties.
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Tim Pickett
Title
District Design Engineer
Department
Southeast District
Contact Info
(573) 472-9003
(573) 472-9003
Katy Bower
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Southeast District
Contact Info
(573) 380-0744
(573) 380-0744