Missouri Department of Transportation

The agenda includes several action items, such as the consideration of bids for transportation improvements, the proposal for the Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Design-Build project, and the associated contract authorizations. Key financial and planning items include the approval of the fiscal year 2027 budget, the 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan, and the State Freight and Rail Plan. Additionally, the commission will address administrative rules regarding contractor performance ratings, elect an at-large member for the Missouri Transportation Finance Corporation board, and approve plans for condemnation for right of way projects. Non-action items feature presentations from the Springfield delegation on regional projects, an update from the MoDOT Southwest District, and a briefing on Third Lien State Road Bond pricing.

The agenda includes a vote to close the meeting to address matters protected by law and confidential auditor communications. The open session features a non-action item regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Audit Engagement Letter and an action item for the Fiscal Year 2027 Internal Audit Plan. Additionally, informational reports will be presented covering the status of implementing recommendations from completed audits and reviews, as well as the status of external audits and reviews in progress.

The commission held a special meeting to conduct a closed session to discuss legal actions and attorney-client privileged communications, personnel administration matters, and topics related to competitive bidding specifications, sealed bids, or negotiated contracts.

The commission convened a special meeting to conduct a closed session to discuss legal actions and attorney-client privileged communications, personnel administration matters, and topics related to competitive bidding specifications, sealed bids, or negotiated contracts.

The meeting included reports on legislative activities, transportation fatalities, and work zone safety efforts. The Commission reviewed the 2027-2031 Draft Statewide Transportation Improvement Program and held an Innovations Showcase to recognize employee-driven improvements. The Commission awarded the Improve I-70: Truck Parking Design-Build project to the KCI Construction Team and adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of Series A 2026 Third Lien State Road Bonds to fund infrastructure projects. Additionally, a new Commission Investment Policy was adopted to establish parameters for managing funds held outside the State Treasury.