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Route 36 Project Information

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MoDOT has committed to upgrade to four lanes by the end of 2009.  The project is divided into 3 sections:
 

Hannibal to Monroe City

  • Project 100% complete
  • Opened to traffic Aug. 7.
  • Progressive Contractors, Inc., St. Michael, MN
  • Award Cost $17,454,758.14
  • The east exit to Monroe City is permanently closed.

See Northeast District Homepage for roadwork, lane closures and traveler information

 

Monroe City to Shelbina

  • Project 35% complete - Weather permitting, finish grading active. Paving operations shut down for winter from Monroe City to the west. Other crews will be installing rock lining and erosion control, and seeding in various locations. (updated 11/17/08)

  • November 2009 completion

  • Monroe City to Hunnewell – New westbound lanes

  • Progressive Contractors, Inc., St. Michael, MN
  • Award Cost $22,847,487.81
 

Shelbina to Macon

  • Project 18% complete - Macon and Shelby Counties - Contractor is continuing to install drainage structures at various locations throughout the project. They have started construction of the substructure of three bridges, Route 36 over the Middle Fork of Salt River, Route 36 over Route FF near South Shelby High School, and Route 36 over Crooked Creek. Earthwork operations continue to move forward. Additional subcontractor hired for earthwork and should begin in early November. Baserock and paving operations are currently underway. (updated 11/17/08)
  • 22.5 miles of roadway
  • December 2009 completion
  • Four new lanes will be built around the Hodgin Heights subdivision at Clarence
  • The bridge on Route 151 over Route 36 at Clarence will also be replaced during construction of the project
  • The "Cardinal Connector" was specially designed to allow safe access to and from S. Shelby High School at Route FF.
  • Macon to Clarence – to be built on south side
  • Clarence to Shelbina – to be built on north side
  • Chester Bross Const., Hannibal, MO
  • Award Cost $32,109,273.54
  • See North Central District Homepage for roadwork, lane closures and traveler information

     

    Traffic During Construction

    • Access to the highway through at-grade intersections
    • Median openings will be provided at state routes and county roads 
    • Traffic maintained on the existing Route 36 during construction 
    • Temporary side road closures will be required occasionally 
    • MoDOT will make every effort to minimize inconvenience to drivers
     

    Schedule

     

    Cost/Funding

    • Project construction is estimated at $100 million.
    • Partially funded through a half-cent local sales tax in Macon, Shelby, Monroe and Marion counties - this is estimated to fund $43 million of the project
    • $7 million earmark for Route 36 from Congressman Kenny Hulshof
    • The other $50 million of the project (for construction) is being funded by MoDOT.  All other project costs, including engineering, right of way acquisition, survey, etc., are being funded by MoDOT.
     

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