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Improvements to be made this Summer on US 61 in Palmyra(PDF)

Previous recommendations/modifications from Feb. 2011 (pdf)

Reducing conflict points from 106 to 28 (pdf)

(display of Main Cross, Ross, and Thompson Street, and Leeser Road conflict points existing design vs. recommendation)

Video of current intersections along US 61 in Palmyra

(these are on www.youtube.com of the existing intersections at Main Cross, Ross, and Thompson Streets)

Picture of offset left turn lane (jpg)

Computerized simulation of recommendations

(avi file that plays with media player

Aerial view of the changes with the installation of changeable message boards

This displays motorists' speed in advance of locations that have crossing traffic. When a motorist is waiting to cross the median, the message boards will change to display "Crossing Traffic Ahead".

Latest News and Information

March 2012

US 61 Improvements through Palmyra Awarded to Local Contractor

August 2011

News Release
U.S. 61 Improvements Through Palmyra DELAYED

July 2011

News Release
U.S. 61 Improvements Through Palmyra Bid Opening Next Week

May 2011

News Release

Changes Planned for US 61 Through Palmyra

View changes that will be made at

Main Cross

Ross Street

Thompson Street

(no changes at Leeser Road)

March 2011

News Release
MoDOT, City of Palmyra Forming Citizens Advisory Committee

January 2011

News Release

MoDOT Seeking Comments to Improvements Along US 61 in Palmyra

November 2010

MoDOT Planning to Make Changes Along US 61 in Palmyra

November 8, 2007

East Main Cross/Route 61 Intersection to Close for Roadwork

October 29, 2007

Ross Street/Route 61 Intersection to Close for Roadwork