SIKESTON- The Missouri Department of Transportation held a public hearing from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7 to discuss improvements to Route M in Carter County. The meeting will be held at the Carter County Courthouse, located at 105 Main Street in Van Buren, Mo.
"Visitors can stop-by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to discuss the details of the improvements with a member of the project team and provide their comments," said Project Manager Pete Berry.
The proposed project includes widening curves, replacing the one-lane bridge over Pike Creek with a 2-lane structure and adding paved shoulders from Route 60 to the end of state maintenance. The project will require right-of-way acquisition in some locations.
"The addition of 2-foot shoulders in this area will enhance safety for travelers," said Berry. "Sight distance will also be improved by widening two curves located north of the Pike Creek bridge, as well as flattening the slopes."
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