Pavement resurfacing in Stoddard County makes up almost half of the more than $11 million in highway contracts awarded Tuesday.
The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission contracts for Southeast District also include a bridge replacement in Wayne County.
Apex Paving Co. was awarded $5.1 million for pavement resurfacing on Route 114 from Route 25 to Route 60 in Stoddard County, according to a press release from the commission.
An $838,391 contract was also awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, Inc., for a bridge replacement on Route FF over Rings Creek in Wayne County. This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.
Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts on traffic, will be released before the start of construction, according to MoDOT.
Other contract awards include the following:
A $4,229,868 contract was awarded to Penzel Construction Company, Inc., for grading, paving and installation of a bridge overpass over Route 60 near Route 61 in Sikeston in New Madrid County. This project received $2 million in funding through Governor Mike Parson’s cost-share program and will receive funding from the city of Sikeston. This award is contingent based on the concurrence with the city of Sikeston.
A $1,071,000 contract was awarded to West Plains Bridge & Grading, LLC, for a bridge replacement on Route ZZ over Howell Creek in Howell County. This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state.