Missouri Department of Transportation director resigns

The director of the Missouri Department of Transportation is resigning effective immediately.

Kevin Keith announced his resignation Thursday, taking a medical leave of absence with plans to retire on July 1. An interim director, MoDOT Chief Engineer Dave Nichols, has been named to take his place.

Nichols will remain the interim MoDOT director for at least one year. He has been with the agency for nearly 30 years.