Is 44 E, phelps, bridge improvement over little piney creek and bnsf railway

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded $520,089.44 to the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) on June 5, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction federal grant program (CFDA 20.205). This formula grant funds bridge improvement infrastructure in Phelps, Missouri, specifically addressing the replacement and rehabilitation of a bridge crossing Little Piney Creek and the BNSF Railway corridor. The project represents a targeted investment in transportation safety and infrastructure preservation consistent with the program's focus on bridge rehabilitation and maintenance activities across state highway networks.

As a state department of transportation, MoDOT will execute the project design, engineering, construction management, and oversight responsibilities in accordance with FHWA stewardship and oversight requirements. The Highway Planning and Construction program, authorized under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, provides federal financial assistance to states for highway and bridge infrastructure projects selected through state and local priority-setting processes. This award supports MoDOT's broader portfolio of transportation infrastructure improvements funded through federal formula allocations designed to enhance mobility, safety, and connectivity across Missouri.