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SIKESTON—The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a virtual public hearing to discuss a proposed project to upgrade U.S. Route 67 in Butler County to four lanes in preparation for Future I-57.
The virtual public hearing will be held Thursday, Feb. 3 from 4 to 6 p.m., with formal presentations beginning at 4 and 5 p.m. The same presentation will be delivered at both 4 and 5 p.m. to provide attendees with multiple opportunities to join the discussion. Throughout the online hearing, there will opportunities for attendees to ask questions or share comments. Attendees can join the virtual public hearing on Feb. 3 by visiting www.modot.org/futureI57.
“We are moving forward with the virtual public hearing as planned, despite the potential winter weather in the forecast” said Project Manager Tim Pickett. “We hope the public will join us to learn more about the project and will participate in the Q&A portion of the meeting.”
He added by offering the hearing virtually it should allow for participation without requiring attendees to travel.
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.
Phases 1A, 1B and 2 are funded. Phase 1A received funding through Governor Mike Parson’s cost share program. Phases 1B and 2 were funded thanks to a cost share between MoDOT and the City of Poplar Bluff. This was made possible after Poplar Bluff voters approved a ballot measure led by the Highway 67 Corporation to help fund the expansion in August 2019.
The virtual public hearing will focus on Phase 2, which includes upgrading a two-mile section of Route 67 to four lanes from County Road 338 to County Road 352, north of Neelyville, Missouri.
“In the event of a major power outage or connectivity issues due to inclement weather, MoDOT will host a second virtual public hearing to discuss Phase 2 at a later date,” said Pickett.
Funding is not yet secured for Phases 3 and 4; schedules will be determined as funding becomes available.
Interested persons may review the project in more detail and share their thoughts at www.modot.org/futureI57. Individuals interested in attending the virtual public hearing may visit www.modot.org/futureI57 to join on Feb. 3.
Comments will be accepted through Thursday, Feb. 17.
For more information, please contact Pickett at (573) 472-9003 or Area Engineer David Wyman at (573) 380-2913.
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