The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on March 6. Awarded contracts include pavement improvements and drainage repairs.

A $7,340,996 contract was awarded to Chester Bross Construction Comp., for pavement improvements on the following routes in Stoddard County:

Route 25 from Advance to Bernie, Mo., and;

Route Y from Route 25 to the Nestle Purina Plant in Bloomfield, Mo. 

Work zones will be marked with signs as work is underway. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in these areas and plan for possible delays. MoDOT will alert drivers prior to any changes in traffic.