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Rte. H to be reduced for bridge repairs

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Thursday, August 30th, 2012, 10:46am
Rte. H to be reduced for bridge repairs

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says Route H will be reduced to one lane while crews make bridge repairs.

The bridge is located between Hawaii Drive and County Road 504.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Tuesday, Sept. 4 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in the area.

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

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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I-55 to be reduced in Scott Co. for routine bridge repairs

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Monday, August 20th, 2012, 12:07pm
I-55 to be reduced in Scott Co. for routine bridge repairs

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation says northbound I-55 will be reduced to one lane while crews make routine bridge repairs.

The bridge is located between Route M at Scott City and Route AB.

Weather permitting, crews will be working Sunday, Aug. 26 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

MoDOT says the work zone will be marked with signs. Drivers are urged to use extreme caution while in 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.

Copyright 2012 KFVS. All rights reserved.

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MoDOT wraps up bridge improvement program in Southeast MO.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Friday, August 17th, 2012, 1:01pm
MoDOT wraps up bridge improvement program in Southeast MO.

 

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Southeast Missouri now has 116 improved bridges due to the Missouri Department of Transportation's Safe & Sound Bridge Improvement Program.

"With the opening of the Route 142 bridge over Main Ditch in Butler County on Aug. 15, we concluded the Southeast District's portion of the statewide Safe & Sound program," said District Construction and Materials Engineer Andy Meyer.

The program's mission is to improve over 800 of the state's worst bridges in five years. Completion is anticipated by the end of 2012-more than a year ahead of schedule.

Meyer said that road closures have been one of the keys to the program's success.

"Road closures help speed construction and control costs," he said. "However, we realize that closures are an inconvenience and have appreciated the public's patience throughout the program."

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MoDOT to hold briefing on upcoming bridge project in Scott Co.

Submitted by Amber Ruch, KFVS12 County News Digital Content Producer
Monday, August 13th, 2012, 11:33am
MoDOT to hold briefing on upcoming bridge project in Scott Co.

SCOTT COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an open house community briefing from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, August 20 to discuss upcoming bridge projects in Scott County.

The briefing will be held at the Scott County Courthouse, located at 131 South Winchester Street in Benton, Mo.

"Visitors can stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. to discuss the details with a member of the project team and provide their comments," said Project Manager Eric Krapf.

MoDOT says improvements to the Route E overpass over Interstate 55 and the Route H bridge over Lateral St. John's Ditch will be discussed.

The Route E project will include replacing the bridge deck. MoDOT says the improved bridge will be 2 feet wider than the existing structure. The Route H project will include replacing the existing  bridge with a box culvert.

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Last day for schools to register for MoDOT's student bridge building competition

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Friday, August 10th, 2012, 6:00am
Last day for schools to register for MoDOT's student bridge building competition

(KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation will be hosting its annual bridge building competition for high school juniors and seniors.

According to MoDOT, the competition challenges students to design and construct the most efficient model bridge using limited materials-15 pieces of balsa wood, thread and glue.

Officials say schools must register by September 10 to compete in the competition.

Contest information and registration forms have been mailed to area high schools. If a school is interested in participating and has not received the registration paperwork by August 30, they are encouraged to contact MoDOT.

The bridge kits are scheduled to be delivered to the participating schools on October 3 and 4. Completed bridges will be picked up from participating schools on October 31 and November 1.

Bridges entered in the competition will be tested November 15 at Cape West 14 Cine in Cape Girardeau.

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MO Highway Patrol prepares for Labor Day holiday

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Thursday, August 9th, 2012, 12:33pm
MO Highway Patrol prepares for Labor Day holiday

BUTLER COUNTY, MO (KFVS) - Troop E of the Missouri Highway Patrol is preparing for the Labor Day holiday.

On Friday, August 31 and Monday, September 3, officers will take part in a 20-mile project to reduce crashes.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, troopers will be stationed every 20 miles on Interstates 55 and 57 and on selected other roads.

Troopers will assist drivers who need help and aggressively enforce all traffic laws.

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MoDOT briefing discusses proposed Scott City interchange

Submitted by James Long, Digital Content Producer
Tuesday, August 7th, 2012, 5:22pm
MoDOT briefing discusses proposed Scott City interchange

SIKESTON, MO (KFVS) -The Missouri Department of Transportation hosted an open-house community briefing from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 7 to discuss construction of an interchange south of Scott City.

The briefing was held at the city hall in Scott City, located at 215 Chester Ave.

According to MoDOT, the proposed interchange would provide access to south Scott City, as well as a connection from Interstate 55 to Kelso. Additionally, officials say the project would relieve congestion at the Route 61/I-55 interchange.

MoDOT officials say they are currently working to gain environmental clearances.

"There's some clearances, some environmental work that has to be done, before certain projects are built and so what we're trying to do at the department is position ourselves is if any funding should become available for an improvement of this nature, we'll have possibly two years of environmental work behind us,"said Project Manager Eric Krapf.

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