MoDOT Southeast District

Chester Bridge

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has announced the selection of The Ames Team as the design-build contractor to replace the Chester Bridge. The bridge spans the Mississippi River, connecting the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois via Missouri Route 51/Illinois Route 150.

U.S. 412 in Dunklin County

As a main east-west corridor in Missouri’s Bootheel, U.S. Route 412 carries more than 6,000 vehicles a day. Currently, the existing four-lane upgrades end near Cardwell, Missouri, and U.S. 412 returns to a two-lane road. To plan for future capacity improvements, the Missouri Department of Transportation has launched an Environmental Study.

Southeast Projects Awarded

During its regular meeting each month, the Missouri Highways and Transportation reviews and awards projects across the state. Learn more about the Southeast District's upcoming projects!

Southeast District Public Meeting Archive

Latest News

  • NB I-57 in Mississippi County Reduced for Pavement Repairs

    07/09/2026

    SIKESTON- Northbound Interstate 57 in Mississippi County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews preform pavement repairs. 

    This section of roadway is located between mile marker 8.4 and mile marker 9.6 near...

  • Don Welge Memorial Bridge Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

    07/09/2026

    SIKESTON, Mo. – The Missouri and Illinois Departments of Transportation will host a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the Don Welge Memorial Bridge on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m. The ceremony will take place on the newly...

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