Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects

SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for Southeast District projects during its regular meeting on Feb. 1. Awarded contracts include pavement and bridge improvements.

Contracts in the New Madrid County area include the following:

A $4,054,638 contract was awarded to Penzel Construction Company, Inc., for bridge replacements on the following routes:

Route U over Dry Run Creek in New Madrid County;

Route WW over Wilson Bayou in New Madrid County;

Route F over Drainage Ditch 18 in New Madrid County;

Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction.

Work zones will be marked with signs as work is underway. Motorists are urged to use caution when traveling in these areas and plan for possible delays. MoDOT will alert drivers prior to any changes in traffic.

For more information, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636).