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

  • U.S. Route 412 in Dunklin County Reduced for Resurfacing

    06/06/2025

    SIKESTON—Route 412 in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane with a 14-foot width restriction as contractor crews resurface the asphalt. 

    This section of roadway is located from Kennett Street to Legion Street in Kennett, Missouri.  

    Weather...

  • U.S. Route 60 in New Madrid County Reduced for Edge Rut Repairs

    06/06/2025

    SIKESTON – Route 60 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane construction crews perform edge rut repairs.    

    This section of roadway is located one mile east of the Route 61 interchange near Sikeston, Missouri.  

    Weather permitting, work...

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