The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route ZZ bridge over Drainage Ditch 52 in New Madrid County. The bridge is located just west of the Route ZZ/F and County Road 315 intersection. Work to replace the bridge could begin as early as spring 2027. As construction is underway, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of the structure for approximately four months.
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route NN bridge over South Fork Saline Creek in Perry County, located 1.5 miles south of Route N and northwest of Brewer, Missouri. The new bridge will be wider than the existing structure. Work to improve the bridge could begin as early as spring 2026. During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of the bridge for approximately four months. A signed detour will be in place.
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route ZZ bridge over Main Drainage Ditch in Stoddard County. The bridge is located between U.S. Route 60 to County Road 612/West Grant Street, west of Dexter, Missouri. Work to replace the bridge could begin as early as spring 2027. As construction is underway, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of the structure for approximately four months.
The current U.S. Route 63 corridor from south of U.S. Route 50 to the Maries River has a history of fatal and serious injury crashes. In the past 10 years, this corridor has seen 190 crashes that have resulted in seven fatalities, 12 serious injuries, and 80 minor injuries.
An open-house-style public hearing will be held Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. at the Westphalia Knights of Columbus located at 819 Highway 63 in Westphalia. The project team will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and receive input about the project. There will be no formal presentation, so attendees may come and go as they please at any time during the advertised hours.
In 2006, U.S. Route 63 from U.S. Route 50 in Osage County to Rolla in Phelps County was ranked second out of 40 projects for future transportation needs by MoDOT and state planning partners. Subsequently, an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) was conducted for this 47-mile section of U.S. Route 63. The EIS was completed in 2009 and identified the preferred alternative for improvements to this stretch of highway. This EIS underwent a re-evaluation, which was completed and approved by the Federal Highway Administration in June 2025.
Based on the approved EIS, MoDOT is designing a new alignment for one of the sections of U.S. Route 63 in Osage County with the goal of improving safety and traffic flow. These improvements will require right-of-way acquisition.
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to upgrade the existing Route 61/Y intersection in Bloomsdale, Missouri to improve turning movements. This will be accomplished by widening and increasing some of the radiuses at the existing intersection. The project also includes drainage improvements and adding a pedestrian crossing along Route 61.
MoDOT plans to replace two bridges in Cape Girardeau County located on Route 25 and Route 61.
The projects include:
Work to improve the bridges could begin as early as spring 2026. During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each bridge for approximately three months.
Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset to the citizens of Missouri. The system consists of 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges, both of which rank among the largest for any state in the nation. The Missouri Department of Transportation working with its statewide regional planning partners have identified $1.1 billion in annual unfunded needs. From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a High Priority Unfunded Needs list to guide the development of projects into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds increase.
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route 38 bridge over Dove Creek in Wright County. This structure is located approximately 2.9 miles west of Route 95 between County Road 330 and County Road 493/Lawson Road.
Work to replace the bridge could begin as early as spring 2026. During construction, Route 38 will be closed in the vicinity of the bridge for approximately four months.
Missouri’s transportation system is a tremendous asset to the citizens of Missouri. The system consists of 33,811 miles of roads and 10,392 bridges, both of which rank among the largest for any state in the nation. The Missouri Department of Transportation working with its statewide regional planning partners have identified $1.1 billion in annual unfunded needs. From the broader unfunded needs, MoDOT has developed a High Priority Unfunded Needs list to guide the development of projects into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds increase.
