Buchanan county, US 59, intersection improvements at RT 752 and RT U in ST joseph

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) awarded the Missouri Department of Transportation a formula grant of $6,714,460.21 on June 23, 2025, under the Highway Planning and Construction program (CFDA 20.205) to fund intersection improvements at the intersection of US Route 59, Route 752, and Route U in St. Joseph, Buchanan County, Missouri. This project focuses on enhancing safety and traffic flow at a critical regional transportation intersection.

Under the Highway Planning and Construction program, FHWA provides federal financial assistance to state departments of transportation for a broad range of highway-related projects, including roadway construction, safety enhancements, and intersection improvements. As the state's transportation agency, the Missouri Department of Transportation administers this formula grant to deliver the planned intersection improvements, which represent a strategic investment in Missouri's transportation infrastructure to enhance mobility and safety for residents and businesses in the Buchanan County region.