The June 8, 2026 City Manager update notes that the Northeast Regional Planning Commission is submitting an application to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets for All (SS4A) program. The application seeks funding for infrastructure needs at the Highway 6 (Illinois) and Highway 11 (Shepherd) intersection, and the City of Kirksville has been asked to provide a letter of support. This intersection is already a focus of local concern, also mentioned in connection with Casey’s and potential MoDOT overpass plans. While the grant is being led by the regional planning commission, a successful award would fund multimodal safety improvements and intersection redesign, creating future opportunities for traffic engineering, roadway design, construction, and public engagement. Vendors can track the grant outcome and engage with the City and regional planners on safety studies, design alternatives, and construction packaging if SS4A funds are awarded.

The same general highway node is being considered for private development (Casey’s) and potential Mo...