SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open-house community briefing from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 to discuss construction of an interchange south of Scott City. The briefing will be held at the city hall in Scott City, located at 215 Chester Ave.
"Visitors can stop-by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to discuss the details of the project with a member of the project team and provide their comments," said Project Manager Eric Krapf.
The proposed interchange would provide access to south Scott City, as well as a connection from Interstate 55 to Kelso. Additionally, the project would relieve congestion at the Route 61/I-55 interchange.
The project is in the scoping phase, with MoDOT currently working to gain environmental clearances.
"Once funding becomes available, MoDOT will be ready to move forward with this project and begin the design phase," said Krapf.
MoDOT is examining three options for constructing the interchange. The three options include constructing the interchange near the Route PP crossing. MoDOT will share the alternatives with the public at the meeting.
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