MoDOT Southeast District

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 34 in Wayne County Reduced for Storm Debris Cleanup

    03/31/2025

    SIKESTON― Route 34 in Wayne County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform storm debris cleanup.  

    This section of roadway is located from Route OO to County Road 206.  

    Weather permitting, work will take...

  • Route 17 in Texas County Reduced for Pavement Improvements

    03/31/2025

    SIKESTON – Route 17 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement improvements.  

    This section of roadway is located between Route AW near Robey, Missouri and Route 63 in Houston...

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