MoDOT Southeast District

MoDOT's 21st Annual Bridge Building Competition

After weeks of work to build the most efficient model bridges, Southeast Missouri high school students put their bridges to the test today (Nov. 21) at the completion of MoDOT’s 21st Annual Bridge Building Competition. The competition challenges high school juniors and seniors to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited ma...

Public Hearing to Discuss Route 95 Project in Mountain Grove

MoDOT held a public hearing from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 to discuss proposed improvements to Route 95 in Mountain Grove. The public hearing information, including an opportunity to comment, is available at the link below. Please share your thoughts no later than Dec. 5.

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!

Latest News

  • Route P in Pemiscot County Closed for Culvert Replacements

    12/24/2024

    SIKESTON—Route P in Pemiscot County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace several culverts under the roadway.  

    This section of roadway is located from County Road 266 to East Cleveland Street in Hayti, Missouri. 

    Weat...

  • Route AA Bridge in Scott County to be Replaced

    12/24/2024

    SIKESTON—Following bridge damage found on the Route AA bridge over Route 60 in Sikeston, Missouri, a bridge replacement is being planned. The bridge was damaged from an over-height vehicle last week.   

    “Since that time, we have closed, inspected...

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