CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES ON FIRST PHASE OF THE FUTURE I-57 PROJECT IN BUTLER COUNTY
Construction of the first phase of the U.S. Route 67/Future I-57 project in Butler County will soon be continuing with the reconstruction of the existing ramp at the intersection of the Route 160/158 interchange south of Poplar Bluff.
According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the interchange will be reconfigured with two roundabouts in place of the current loop ramps in the northwest and southeast quadrants.
As work continues, northbound traffic exiting to Routes 160/158 will be rerouted to the East Outer Road, and Route 67 will remain minimally impacted. Traffic on the Outer Road will be two-way, so motorists should use extreme caution through the area. This traffic change is expected to begin on Monday, June 22nd.
Completion of the overall project is anticipated by November of this year, weather permitting.
KIDS GET A CHANCE TO LEARN ABOUT LIVE ANIMALS THIS WEEKEND AT WHITELEY PARK
Area children will have the opportunity to learn about wildlife up close and personal this weekend in Poplar Bluff.
According to officials with Poplar Bluff Parks and Recreation, Bob Tarter with Animalogy is conducting a live animal presentation on Saturday, June 17th at Whiteley Park.
The event is scheduled for 10 am to 1 pm.
POPLAR BLUFF BACK TO SCHOOL BASH SCHEDULED FOR JULY 29TH
A Back to School Bash has been scheduled for the end of July in Poplar Bluff.
The event, for kids in Pre Kindergarten through 12th grade, will feature free backpacks, school supplies, kid’s haircuts, food, face painting and more.
No registration is required.
The Back to School Bash will be from 2 to 5 pm on July 29th at the Poplar Bluff Kindergarten Center. For more information, call 573-200-5926.
5K RUN AND WALK TO BE HELD IN POPLAR BLUFF ON INDEPENDENCE DAY
A 5K Run and Walk will be held in Poplar Bluff on the 4th of July to raise money for an area women’s center.
The Red, White, and Run 5K run and Walk will begin at 7:30 am on Tuesday, July 4th. Registration will begin at 7 am and the entry fee is $25.
There will be medals for 1st and 2nd place in each age division as well as a special prize for the best patriotic attire. You can register by going to PB Realty Downtown on Vine Street.
Proceeds from the event will go to Christway Ministries Women’s Center.
DRIVER EXAMINATION STATIONS TO BE CLOSED NEXT MONDAY FOR JUNETEENTH
The Juneteenth federal holiday will cause driver examination stations across Missouri to be closed early next week.
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the stations will be closed on Monday for the holiday.
Officials say that normal operations will resume on Tuesday, June 20th.
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULED TO DISCUSS CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS FOR US HIGHWAY 412
A Public Meeting has been scheduled for today to discuss improvements to an important roadway in the Missouri Bootheel.
The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. this afternoon to discuss U.S. Route 412 in Dunklin County and potential alternatives for future capacity improvements.
The meeting will be held in the gym of Senath-Hornersville High School.
In 2022, MoDOT launched the Environmental Study to plan for future capacity improvements examining the 20-mile section of U.S. 412 extending from Route AC near the Arkansas border to just east of Route Y near Kennett.
During the upcoming meeting, the project team will share potential alternatives and receive additional public input. MoDOT plans to present the preferred alternative for capacity improvements to the public later this year.
