Alternate Date to Be Announced

Due to the threat of inclement weather, the Missouri Department of Transportation’s 15th Annual Bridge Building Competition will be postponed. The event was originally scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 15 at Southeast Missouri State University’s Academic Hall Auditorium in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

The competition challenges high school juniors and seniors to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials—15 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.

“We are pleased to have so many participants and know the students put a lot of work into their model bridges,” said Senior Highway Designer Anita Clark. “We will be happy to put their bridges to the test as soon as better weather is in the forecast.”

MoDOT is currently discussing alternate dates to hold the competition. Additional details will be released prior to the bridge breaking ceremony.

“MoDOT values safety, and we wanted to proactively provide information to participants and sponsors who travel to the competition,” Senior Highway Designer Gretchen Hanks.

For more information, please contact Clark at (573) 472-5294, Hanks at (573) 472-5294 or MoDOT's Customer Service C

Upcoming Bridge Improvement Project on Route T in Stoddard County

Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace the Route T bridge over Turkey Creek in Stoddard County. The bridge is located approximately 1.9 miles west of Route 51, near Mingo National Wildlife Refuge.

The project is expected to be let in May 2019. Construction could begin as early as summer 2019. As construction is underway, Route T will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridge. The bridge will be closed to traffic for approximately eight to 12 weeks during construction, weather permitting. A signed detour will be available as construction is underway.

Maps, plans, and other information prepared by the Missouri Department of Transportation, or interested agency, will be available for public inspection and copying at the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Sikeston District office, 2675 N. Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801.

Any person affected by this project may request that a public hearing be held in regard to the proposed improvements. Requests for a public hearing shall be in writing and must be submitted to District Engineer Mark Shelton at P.O. Box 160, Sikeston, MO 63801, by November 21, 2018.

For more information, please contact District Construction and Materials Engineer Jason Williams at (573) 472-5290, Transportation Project Designer Neal Taegtmeyer at (573) 472-5295 or MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636).

Upcoming Bridge Improvement Projects on Route 77 in Scott County, Route DD in Stoddard County

Notice of Opportunity for Public Hearing

The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to replace bridges located on Route 77 in Scott County and Route DD in Stoddard County.

The Route 77 project involves replacing the bridge over North Cut Ditch, located approximately 3 miles north of Diehlstadt, Missouri.

The Route DD project involves replacing the bridge over Drainage Ditch No. 1, located approximately 2.5 miles north of Route Y, 2.6 miles west of Vanduser, Missouri.

The projects are expected to be let in March 2019. Construction could begin as early as summer 2019. As construction is underway, Route 77 and Route DD will be closed to through traffic in the vicinity of the bridges. The bridges will be closed to traffic for approximately eight to 12 weeks during construction, weather permitting.

Maps, plans, and other information prepared by the Missouri Department of Transportation, or interested agency, will be available for public inspection and copying at the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Sikeston District office, 2675 N. Main Street, Sikeston, MO 63801.

Any person affected by this project may request that a public hearing be held in regard to the proposed improvements. Requests for a public hearing shall be in writing and must be submitted to District Engineer Mark Shelton at P.O. Box 160, Sikeston, MO 63801, by November 21, 2018.

Westbound Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. 

This section of roadway is located between County Road 583 to Route N.

Weather permitting, work will performed Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The work zone will be marked with signs.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.

For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.