Population:  13,062 Maintenance Buildings located in: Chamois, Linn   Route 63 Environmental and Location Study MoDOT is conducting an environmental and location study to evaluate potential future transportation needs along a 47-mile stretch of Route 63, from 1/2 mile south of the Route 50/63 junction to just north of Rolla. The study is an objective process to help determine what actions, if any, are needed to best serve the transportation needs of the area. June 2008 Project Newsletter (PDF) April 10 Drop-In Center -- Maps and Displays April 10, 2008 -- Drop In Center News Release Comment Summaries from All Public Meetings October 2007 Public Meetings -- Maps and Displays October 2007 Project Newsletter (PDF) October 2007 Public Meetings News Release May 2007 Public Meetings -- Maps and Displays April 2007 Project Newsletter (PDF) May 2007 Public Meetings News Release Frequently Asked Questions Agency Coordination Plan (PDF) November 2006 Public Meetings News Release November 2006 Public Meetings -- Maps and Displays   Route 50 New Four-Lane Highway   The Missouri Department of Transportation has proposed the construction of a new four-lane highway on Route 50 in Osage County as part of the state's draft 2009-2013 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Approximately 6.6 miles of Route 50, from the Route 50/63 junction to County Road 604 west of Linn, would be relocated and widened to four lanes.  If approved by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, work could begin in fall 2012. Location Map (PDF, 1 MB) News Release (May 14, 2008) 2009-2013 draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) Your comments are needed!  If you would like to comment on this project or any other included in the 2009-2013 draft STIP, call toll-free 888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or e-mail comments@modot.mo.gov. Comments must be submitted by June 27.   Route 63 Resurfacing The Missouri Department of Transportation will resurface Route 63 in Osage and Maries Counties. Work will take place between Route P and the Gasconade River. Work will take place during daylight hours.   Expected Completion:  Fall 2008