MoDOT Southeast District

Community Briefing on Route 160 Bridge over Bull Shoals Lake at Theodosia

MoDOT will hold a community briefing from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6 to discuss the Route 160 bridge over Bull Shoals Lake at Theodosia, Missouri in Ozark County. The meeting will be held at Theodosia Village Hall at 23 Village Hall Drive in Theodosia.

22nd Annual Bridge Building Competition

After weeks of work to build the most efficient model bridges, Southeast Missouri high school students are now gearing up to put their bridges to the test. The Missouri Department of Transportation will test nearly 300 bridges entered into its 22nd Annual Bridge Building Competition on Wednesday, Nov. 12, at Southeast Missouri State University’s Ac...

Chester Bridge

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has announced the selection of The Ames Team as the design-build contractor to replace the Chester Bridge. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via Missouri Route 51/Illinois Route 150.

U.S. 412 in Dunklin County

As a main east-west corridor in Missouri’s Bootheel, U.S. Route 412 carries more than 6,000 vehicles a day. Currently, the existing four-lane upgrades end near Cardwell, Missouri, and U.S. 412 returns to a two-lane road. To plan for future capacity improvements, the Missouri Department of Transportation has launched an Environmental Study.

Southeast Projects Awarded

During its regular meeting each month, the Missouri Highways and Transportation reviews and awards projects across the state. Learn more about the Southeast District's upcoming projects!

Southeast District Public Meeting Archive

Latest News

  • Route U in Shannon County Reduced for Culvert Replacement

    11/06/2025

    SIKESTON—Route U in Shannon County will be reduced to one lane with an 8.5-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.  

    This section of roadway is located between Route 60 and County...

  • MoDOT Implements Travel Safe Zone on Route 63 in Texas County

    11/06/2025

    SIKESTON – The Missouri Department of Transportation and Missouri Highway Patrol Troop G are implementing a Travel Safe Zone on one section of Route 63 north of Cabool, Missouri starting Monday, Nov. 24.

    A Travel Safe Zone will be designated on Route...

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