The public is invited to help celebrate the completion of the new four-way traffic signal at St. Johns Church Road and Miller Road East on U.S. Route 61/67. The ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 7, at 10 a.m., at the pavilion...
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is in the process of updating its current Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and State Freight and Rail Plan (SFRP). MoDOT is required to develop, adopt, and implement a LRTP and a SFRP as required...
MoDOT is hosting two open-house public hearings regarding the Blue Springs to Odessa project. No formal presentation will be made. The public can attend the meetings any time between 4 and 6 p.m. The information will be the same at each meeting location. Engineers from MoDOT and the Design-Build contractor team will be present to answer questions. Meeting information and a place to leave comments or ask questions will be available on the project webpage beginning August 4 through September 3.
The project includes removing the current median crossovers on U.S. 67 at Routes A and C and installing J-turns. During the meeting, MoDOT will share two alternatives for J-turns at these intersections.
With a J-turn, motorists will no longer cross fast-moving lanes of traffic. Drivers at a J-turn intersection turn right in the same direction of traffic, merge into the left lane, and then make a U-turn in the direction they intend to travel.
This is a safety improvement project. J-turn intersections have been shown to reduce right angle crashes, also known as T-bone crashes. This crash type is most responsible for fatalities and serious injuries at intersections. In fact, J-turns at similar intersections throughout Missouri and the nation have shown a substantial decrease in fatal and serious injury crashes.
Tentatively, the project is expected to be let in March 2026. Construction could begin as early as May 2026. Completion is anticipated by early 2027.
An in-person public meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, at the Centertown City Hall from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Members of the project team will be on hand to answer questions, provide information, and receive direct feedback on construction staging and answer questions from the community. There will be no formal presentation, so members of the public can come and go as they please. By participating and commenting, the public can help MoDOT determine what best serves the needs of the roughly 1,500 motorists who use the bridge on an average day while being responsible stewards of available funding.
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to improve two bridges in Scott and Cape Girardeau Counties. The bridge projects include:
Thank you for your interest in this project. Comments were accepted through Aug. 19, 2025.
Monday, July 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Boonville High School Gymnasium located at 1 Pirate Drive, Boonville, MO 65233.
The open-house style meeting will provide the opportunity for nearby residents, businesses, and travelers to learn about and provide comments regarding the planned improvements. No formal presentation will be made. The public can come and go as they need anytime during the advertised hours. Engineers and staff from the Missouri Department of Transportation and the design consultant Burns & McDonnell will be on hand to answer questions.
Written comments may be submitted at the meeting. Those interested can also review materials and make comments on the project website beginning on Monday, July 21, until Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Since its original construction, I-44 has been a vital transportation corridor in Missouri, driving economic growth and prosperity. The 'Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project' is a Design-Build initiative that includes enhancements at multiple locations along I-44, spanning from Newton County to Laclede County. This project is part of the Forward 44 Planning Study.. The meeting will be held at Crossway Baptist Church.
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Since its original construction, I-44 has been a vital transportation corridor in Missouri, driving economic growth and prosperity. The 'Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project' is a Design-Build initiative that includes enhancements at multiple locations along I-44, spanning from Newton County to Laclede County. This project is part of the Forward 44 Planning Study.. The meeting will be held at the Joplin Public Library.
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