US 61 S, lincoln, safety and intersection improvements at RTE. B and RTE. E near troy

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) received a $2.55 million formula grant award from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) on August 15, 2025. The grant funds safety and intersection improvements on US 61 South in Lincoln, Missouri, specifically targeting the intersections at Route B and Route E near Troy. These improvements represent the state's prioritized investment in highway safety infrastructure, consistent with the program's emphasis on enhancing transportation safety and operational efficiency across Missouri's roadway network.

The Highway Planning and Construction program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, supports construction, preservation, and improvement of highways and related transportation infrastructure. Formula grants under this program are distributed to states based on statutory allocations, with state departments of transportation exercising discretion in selecting projects that meet federal planning, design, environmental, and safety requirements. MoDOT, as the recipient agency responsible for administering the award, will execute the project in coordination with FHWA's Missouri division office, which must approve the project agreement before construction commences. The typical project duration for such infrastructure improvements ranges from three to ten years depending on scope and complexity.