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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 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: 

• Replacing the Route 25 bridge over LRDD Drainage Ditch 25, located just east of the Route NN intersection near Arbor, Missouri. The bridge will be replaced with a box culvert that is wider than the existing structure.
• Replacing the Route 61 bridge over Erlide Creek, located between County Road 506 and Achillea Lane near Old Appleton, Missouri.

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.