Districts Impacted
Project Summary
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT), working with its consultant EFK Moen, LLC, is preparing for an interchange and intersection safety improvement project in Macon County. This project will improve mobility and capacity at the U.S. Route 63/U.S. Route 36 interchange in Macon.
Improvements include:
- A bridge rehabilitation to upgrade the current bridge joint system.
- Realign the U.S. Route 36 eastbound and westbound off ramps to allow for traffic signals and separate left and right turn lanes at the ramp terminals.
- Traffic signal and lighting upgrades at the U.S. Route 63 ramp terminals and the intersection at U.S. Route 63/Business Route 36/W. Briggs Drive.
- Reduced island sizes to facilitate large truck turning movements at the U.S. Route 63/Business Route 36/W. Briggs Drive intersection.
- Safety improvements at the Kellogg Avenue median crossover.
Project Milestones
May 5, 2025
August 15, 2025
September 2025
Contractor: TBD
Contract Amt: TBD
Fall 2025
Fall 2026
Project Information and Public Engagement
Public Meeting - May 5, 2025 | 4-6 p.m.
Location: Comfort Inn & Suites Macon in Macon, MO
- All displays and information provided at the public meeting will be posted immediately following the meeting.
- Online Comment Form
- Available May 5, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. to May 19, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.
News Releases
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Public Meeting to be Held for U.S. Route 63/36 Interchange Improvement Project in Macon
HANNIBAL – Individuals are invited to a public informational meeting that will share information about the future interchange improvement project on U.S. Route 63, over U.S. Route 36 in Macon. The public meeting is planned for Monday, May 5, 2025...
Project Contacts
Keith Killen, P.E.
Title
Project Manager
Department
Northeast District
Contact Info
Emily Edgar
Title
Area Engineer
Department
Northeast District
Contact Info
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the project cost?
Approximately $3 - $3.5 million
What are the anticipated impacts?
Construction details have not been finalized at this time. MoDOT will work with residents and business owners to ensure access is available during construction. Various traffic impacts will be in place as the project progresses, including lane, ramp and shoulder closures.
MoDOT will make every reasonable effort to reduce delays due to construction. Customers can anticipate temporary traffic impacts throughout the project. More information regarding traffic impacts will be shared through news releases and social media for each stage of construction as details become available
Will MoDOT need to acquire any right of way?
The project will be constructed within the current right of way boundaries and does not require any new right of way.
How can I stay updated about the project?
Stay updated on news about roadwork in your area by signing up for emails at eUpdates at MoDOT.org
Who can I contact if I have further questions?
Questions about the project may be directed to Keith Killen, MoDOT's project manager overseeing the project at keith.killen@modot.mo.gov or Emily Edgar, Area Engineer, at emily.edgar@modot.mo.gov