Public Hearing Scheduled: Route F/U.S. 61/24 Intersection Safety Improvements Project near Palmyra

HANNIBAL - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) will host a public hearing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21 in the gymnasium at the Palmyra High School, located at 1703 S. Main Street in Palmyra, MO 63461.

The open house style hearing will provide the opportunity for nearby residents, businesses, and travelers to learn about and provide comments regarding intersection safety improvements at Southbound U.S. Routes 61, Westbound U.S. Route 24, and Route F near Palmyra in Marion County.

This project will realign the Route F roadway and relocate the intersection to a new location. Planned improvements will include:

• Relocation of the existing Southbound U.S. 61, Westbound U.S. 24, and Route F intersection to a new location south of the interchange
• Removal of existing U.S. 61/24 and Route F at-grade intersection
• New roadway construction to connect existing Route F to the new U.S. 24 intersection
• Modifications to connecting routes

Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring 2028 with an anticipated completion by late 2029. The project is estimated to cost $5.2 million. Written and recorded oral statements and exhibits can be submitted at the hearing. The public can also review materials and make comments on the project web page beginning October 21, 2026. All comments must be received by November 20.

Maps, drawings, and environmental documents prepared by the Missouri Department of Transportation will be available for public inspection and copying at the office of the District Engineer of the Missouri Department of Transportation, 1711 S. Hwy. 61 Hannibal, Missouri, 63401.

To learn more about the project or review meeting displays and materials, or leave a comment, please visit the project webpage at https://www.modot.org/projects/route-f-intersection-improvements-us-route-61-marion-county. We also encourage anyone interested in project updates to sign up for emails at https://www.modot.org/eupdates.

MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Northeast District Communications at 573-248-2490 or [email protected] by Friday, October 16.

For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, sign up for e-updates.