May 18, 2026 — For immediate release
MoDOT Names New Leader in St. Louis District
ST. LOUIS – Tom Evers has been named the district engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s St. Louis District. Evers will take over leadership of the five-county region from Tom Blair, who retires this month.
A registered professional engineer in Missouri and lifelong resident of the area, Evers has spent 27 years with the St. Louis District in various roles, most recently as the assistant district engineer overseeing program delivery. Throughout his career, he has contributed to numerous major initiatives in the St. Louis area, including the I-70 Westbound Blanchette Bridge over the Missouri River and the Route 364 – Page Extension projects.
“It’s truly an honor to be able to lead the dedicated MoDOT team serving the St. Louis region, a place I’ve always called home and had the privilege of serving for nearly three decades,” Evers said. “In this role, I’ll remain committed to strengthening our essential partnerships with local communities, industry leaders and stakeholders as we continue delivering innovative, safe transportation solutions for all those traveling in our region.”
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