MoDOT Southeast District

Public Invited to Discuss High-Priority Unfunded Transportation Needs

A meeting to discuss the draft High-Priority Unfunded Needs list in Southeast Missouri will be held Thursday, Aug. 20 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ozark Foothills Regional Planning Commission (3019 Fair St, Poplar Bluff).

Public Hearing for U.S. 412 Environmental Study in Dunklin County

MoDOT announces the availability of the Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) for the U.S. Route 412 environmental study in Dunklin County. The environmental study examined options for increasing capacity, as well as the impact of those options, for the 20-mile section of U.S. 412 extending from Route AC near th...

Don Welge Memorial Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge on Saturday, July 11. A livestream of the ribbon cutting ceremony is available on Facebook. Please visit: www.facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast

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 J in Pemiscot County Reduced for Pavement Repairs

    08/13/2026

    SIKESTON - Route J in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with an 11-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.   

    This section of roadway is located from Route C to Route Z.  

    Weather...

  • Route J in Pemiscot County Closed for Pavement Repairs

    08/13/2026

    SIKESTON - Route J in Pemiscot County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.   

    This section of roadway is located from Route C to Route NN.  

    Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Aug. 17...

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