March 18, 2005 -- Lay becomes certified as project manager Gregory Lay, Information Systems Manager for MoDOT's Northeast District has become a certified project manager for MoDOT in the area of information systems. To gain this certification, Lay had to attend 120 hours of class time in Jefferson City, pass the Missouri certification program and the MoDOT examination.
MoDOT is implementing a new process that utilizes resources more efficiently and better serves our customers. This process will also improve accuracy in estimating information technology projects.

March 14, 2005 - Pete Rahn's visit to NE Missouri

MoDOT Director Pete Rahn will visit with residents in Paris, Perry, Center, New London, Palmyra and Shelbyville about the Route 36 four-lane project on Monday, March 21.   "I want people in northeast Missouri to know MoDOT is committed to completing this project should the voters pass Proposition 36 on April 5," the director said.   Each 30-minute meeting is open to the public, and time will be allowed for questions.

              The following is the schedule:

8:30 a.m.               Paris High School gym, Paris

9:30 - 10 a.m.       Perry City Hall, Perry

10:30 - 11 a.m.     Mark Twain High School cafeteria, Center

1 - 1:30 p.m.         Ralls County Courthouse, New London

2 - 2:30 p.m.         Palmyra High School gym, Palmyra

3 - 3:30 p.m.         Shelby County Courthouse, Shelbyville

March 14, 2005–Commuter Lot closed March 16 and 17 for Repairs in Warren County

HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be working on routine repairs in and around the commuter parking lot on Interstate 70 at Warrenton on March 16 and 17, 2005. During this time, the commuter lot will have to be closed. Commuters will have to use other facilities for parking during this time. The commuter lot will reopen at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 17.
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this time.

March 9, 2005 - Roadway Work to Begin on Routes 24 and MM in Marion County         

HANNIBAL - This spring, the Missouri Department of Transportation will resurface Routes MM and Route 24 in Marion County near Hannibal.

      Route MM will be resurfaced from 0.2 mile west of County Road 426 east to Route 61 in Hannibal.   The project will consist of placing a 1 ¾" overlay on the existing roadway to seal and protect the pavement and extend the pavement life.

       Resurfacing on Route 24 will be from 4.5 miles south of Palmyra south 1.8 miles to just east of the Rocket Truck Stop.   The surface on the Bear Creek Bridge will be removed and replaced with an overlay.   The curb on the bridge will also be modified and new guardrail installed.   While work is being done at the bridge, traffic will be one-way and controlled with temporary signals.   Before resurfacing, the existing asphalt will be removed from the driving lanes.   The shoulders will also be paved as a portion of this project.

       During resurfacing, both roads will be reduced to one lane with flaggers controlling traffic through the work zone. Delays should be expected, please allow ample time to your destination.   The roadway will be opened to two lanes at the end of each workday.   The contractor, Bross Construction of Hannibal, will begin the projects in March and expects to be completed by June 2005.