Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Missouri Department of Transportation is designing a project to realign U.S. Route 36 and improve the intersection of U.S. Route 36 and Route B (Grant Street) near Wheeling to reduce crashes. The project will include:
- Realigning westbound U.S. Route 36 to straighten the existing curve.
- Reducing Wheeling Cemetery access to one improved entrance off the westbound U.S. Route 36.
- Installing 10-foot shoulders.
- Grading the median banks to reduce the slope, eliminating the need for guardrail.
- Updating drainage.
Project Progress
MoDOT is designing a project to improve the intersection of U.S. Route 36 and Route B in Wheeling. The project includes removing guardrail to improve clear zones, realigning curves, and creating a standard 10 ft. shoulder, to reduce crashes at the intersection.
This phase includes project design, determining traffic control and public outreach.
A public meeting was held in Chillicothe on Wednesday, July 22, from 4-6 p.m. at the Home of Sliced Bread Welcome Center (100 Elm Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601) to discuss upcoming intersection improvement projects on Livingston County U.S. Route 36 at both Mitchell Avenue (Chillicothe) and Route B (Wheeling).
Based on community feedback, the design plans have been updated to widen the median allowing more room for larger agricultural trucks.
Contractors may submit competitive bids during MoDOT's scheduled lettings. This project is scheduled to be in the February 2027 letting. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will consider all submitted bids at its scheduled monthly meeting in March 2027.
After the project is awarded, MoDOT will work with the contractor to determine a construction schedule.
Project News
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MoDOT to hold public meeting for Livingston County U.S. Route 36 intersection projects
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting in Chillicothe on Wednesday, July 22, from 4-6 p.m. at the Home of Sliced Bread Welcome Center (100 Elm Street, Chillicothe, MO 64601) to discuss upcoming...
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Route B at U.S. Route 36 intersection.
U.S. Route 36 at Route B intersection
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the road be closed?
Route B will be closed during construction. U.S. Route 36 westbound will be narrowed to one lane.
Will this project require any Right of Way?
No right of way is needed for this project.
What changes have been made to plans since the public meeting?
Based on community feedback, the design plans have been updated to widen the median allowing more room for larger agricultural trucks.
How can I provide my feedback and stay updated on the project’s progress?
Use the form below provide feedback and to sign up for project-specific updates delivered directly to your email inbox.
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Questions may be left by calling 888 ASK MODOT (888-275-6636) or emailing nwcr@modot.mo.gov.
Need more information?
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- nwcr@modot.mo.gov
- 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888 275-6636) - reference Northwest District U.S. Route 36 and Route B intersection improvement project
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