U.S. Route 63 Conceptual Study Begins in Adair and Schuyler Counties

HANNIBAL, MO - A conceptual study of U.S. 63 corridor improvements in Adair and Schuyler counties, between Kirksville and the Iowa state line, is underway after being added to the Missouri Department of Transportation's (MoDOT's) Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). MoDOT has contracted with Hg Consult, Inc. as the lead consultant, and Bartlett & West, GFT and Single Wing are sub-consultants. The first meeting has been held to determine scope of the study. To help progress with the scope, the surveying and engineering analysis along the corridor is currently underway.

"At this point, the team agrees there will be no direct impact to communities," said Amy Crawford, Area Engineer. Public involvement will begin early next year after more data has been gathered. The study is expected to be concluded in the Fall of 2026.

The project team will look at the 33-mile section of the corridor to evaluate opportunities for passing lanes and/or shared four-lane and other roadway improvements. The study is partially funded by a federal grant as part of a Community Project Funding Request. Details can be found by visiting Congressman Sam Graves - Community Project Funding Requests at https://graves.house.gov/services/community-project-funding-requests. When the study is complete, it will provide an approximate cost estimate for the construction of future improvements. A timeline for implementation will not be determined, as there is no current funding for the construction of improvements.

As it becomes available, information will be posted on the project website at U.S. Route 63 Conceptual Study in Adair and Schuyler Counties | Missouri Department of Transportation.

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