Draft STIP Lists Route N Work, Several Future Schuyler County Projects

Schuyler County would see one construction project and several potential future bridge, culvert and roadway projects under MoDOT’s draft 2027-2031 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.

The draft STIP, which covers fiscal years 2027 through 2031, is available for public review and comment through June 5. Comments may be submitted to MoDOT by calling 1-888-ASK-MODOT or emailing STIPcomments@ modot.mo.gov. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission is expected to consider the final program July 1.

The Schuyler County project listed in the construction schedule calls for pavement improvements on Route N from the Iowa state line to U.S. 136 in Downing. The project, listed as NE0097, covers 7.98 miles and has an estimated total cost of $329,000. It is scheduled for a 2028 award.

The draft STIP’s scoping and design section also identifies several potential future Schuyler County projects. Those projects are not commitments for construction, but identify work being evaluated or advanced through preliminary design. MoDOT notes that only projects listed in the construction section represent a commitment to build.

The Schuyler County scoping and design projects include:

A Route A bridge improvement over Brushy Creek Overflow 1.4 miles north of Route D near Downing. The project involves bridge S0166 and has a future cost estimate of $301,000 to $1 million. The draft includes $20,000 in federal and state engineering funds during the 2027-2031 program period.

A Route A bridge improvement over Bridge Creek 0.9 mile south of Route T near Willmathsville. The project involves bridge S0912 and has a future cost estimate of $1.001 million to $2 million. The draft includes $20,000 in federal and state engineering funds during the program period.

A Route N culvert

improvement over Elm Creek 1.8 miles north of U.S. 136 near Downing. The project involves culvert X0797 and has a future cost estimate of $301,000 to $1 million. The draft includes $4,000 in federal and state engineering funds during the program period, with $55,000 previously programmed.

A U.S. 136 bridge improvement over Elm Creek 0.2 mile east of Route AA near Glenwood. The project involves bridge A0115 and has a future cost estimate of $2.001 million to $5 million. The draft includes $4,000 in federal and state engineering funds during the program period, with $70,000 previously programmed.

A U.S. 63 roadway improvement from the Iowa state line to 2.1 miles north of Route KK near Kirksville in Adair County. The project includes $1.04 million in Community Funded Projects funds and has a future cost estimate of $75.001 million to $100 million. The draft includes $40,000 in federal and state engineering funds during the program period, with $2.6 million previously programmed.

A U.S. 63 bridge improvement over South Fork Middle Fabius River 0.9 mile north of Route P near Queen City. The project involves bridge L0140 and has a future cost estimate of $1.001 million to $2 million. The draft includes $55,000 in federal and state engineering funds during the program period, with $50,000 previously programmed.