Public Hearing Scheduled for Route 61 Interchange at Route K and V in Lincoln County

HANNIB AL - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public hearing from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 29 at the Community Room of Cuivre River Electric Cooperative, 1112 E. Cherry St., Troy, Missouri 63379.

The open house style hearing will provide the opportunity for nearby residents, businesses, and travelers to learn about and provide comments regarding planned safety improvements on U.S. Route 61, including a new interchange north of Troy and eliminating at-grade crossings at Routes K & V and Creech Lane in Lincoln County. Right of way and easements will be required for this project.

The project is currently scheduled to be awarded in Fall 2026. Construction is anticipated to be complete by winter 2027. The project is estimated to cost approximately $25 million. Written and recorded oral statements can be submitted at the hearing. All displays and materials from the public hearing, in addition to submitting comments, will be available online by visiting the project web page beginning October 29, 2024. All comments must be received by November 12, 2024.

The environmental documentation prepared by MoDOT will be available for public inspection. Copies are also available at the office of Paula Gough, District Engineer, MoDOT Northeast District, 1711 Hwy 61 South in Hannibal.

To find more information, ask questions, or to leave a comment, please visit the project website at U.S. Route 61, Route K, and Route V Interchange Improvements in Lincoln | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).

For more information, please contact MoDOT Project Manager Brian Untiedt at (573) 248-2442 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Persons who require special accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act or persons who require translation services should contact MoDOT's External Civil Rights Office (ECR) at (573) 526-2978. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may contact ECR through Relay Missouri Services at (800) 735-2966 or 7-1-1 (Toll Free - TTY) at least 3 working days in advance.