MoDOT Holds Hearing to Discuss Proposed Scott City Interchange

SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23 to discuss construction of an interchange south of Scott City. The hearing will be held at the Kelso City Hall, located at 426 S. Messmer in Kelso.

"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/K/M/I-55 interchange.

MoDOT is 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 two options for constructing the interchange. The two alternates include constructing the interchange near the Route PP crossing. MoDOT will share the alternatives with the public at the meeting. 

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