MoDOT to Hold Public Hearing to Discuss Upgrading U.S. 67, Roundabout at Routes C/V/160 in Butler County

SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10 to discuss phases 3 and 4 of the multi-phase project to upgrade U.S Route 67 in Butler County. Proposed plans for constructing a roundabout at Routes C and V and Route 160 will also be shared.

The hearing will be held at Neelyville Schools in the cafeteria, located at 289 Broadway St., Neelyville, Missouri.

Phase 3 of the U.S. 67 project includes future access at Neelyville, Missouri and upgrading an approximately five-mile section of U.S. 67 to four lanes from County Road 352 to near County Road 272. Phase 4 includes upgrading the last three-mile section of U.S. 67 to reach the Missouri/Arkansas state line. Right of way and easements will be acquired for this project.

With funds previously dedicated to the U.S. 67 corridor and the additional $60 million in funding from general revenue, a total of 7 miles of interstate-standard upgrades are now funded. This will bring the progress to Neelyville, Missouri and will allow a portion of phase 3 to be constructed.

"Currently, we have funding for phases 1B and 2, which will tentatively be let in fall 2025," said MoDOT Project Manager Tim Pickett. "The next segment that's funded for construction extends from County Road 352 to near Neelyville. This project will include upgrading the segment to four lanes and possible access upgrades at Neelyville. Tentatively, this could be let as early as March 2026."

Pickett explained once the 7 miles of funded upgrades are completed, 4.5 miles will remain to reach the Missouri/Arkansas state line.

During the meeting, construction of a roundabout at the intersection of Routes C and V and Route 160 in Butler County will be discussed. This intersection is located west of the Route 160/158 interchange south of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

The public hearing will be open house style, and visitors can stop-by anytime between 4 and 7 p.m. to discuss the details of the projects with the project team.

For more information, please contact Pickett at (573) 472-9003 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636).

MoDOT is committed to providing equal access for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Pickett or MoDOT's Customer Service Center by Wednesday, Sept. 4. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may also contact MoDOT's External Civil Rights department through Relay Missouri Services at (800) 735-2966 or 7-1-1 (Toll Free - TTY).

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