Interstate 70

MHTC Chairman Proposes 1-Cent Sales Tax To Fund Mo.'s Transportation Needs

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 23:01:35 +0000

The head of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has unveiled a plan for funding the state’s aging highways and bridges.

What MoDOT Cuts Mean For STL Construction Projects

Rachel Lippmann — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 14:13:25 +0000

The Missouri Department of Transportation's budget for capital improvement will drop by nearly half in 2013.

In each of the last five years, MoDOT has had close to $1.3 billion to spend statewide on highway project. This year, that number will be down to $700 million for the entire state.

MoDOT District Engineer Ed Hassinger says that's going to result in a lot of "Band-aids."

First Day Of Blanchette Bridge Closure Goes Smoothly

Tina Eaton — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 21:22:40 +0000

This morning marked the first rush hour since all westbound lanes of the Blanchette Bridge were closed late yesterday afternoon for a year-long construction project.

I-70 roadwork a preview for Blanchette shutdown

Bill Raack — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 22:05:36 +0000

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Motorists on Interstate 70 will get a little taste - starting this weekend - of what life will be like when the westbound lanes of the busy Blanchette Bridge are closed in November.

Mo. Senate opts for highway study over I-70 toll road debate

Marshall Griffin — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:54:37 +0000

It appears unlikely that Missouri lawmakers will pass any legislation this year that would turn Interstate Highway 70 into a toll road.

Senate Transportation Chairman Bill Stouffer (R, Napton) says the proposal has gotten a lot of negative feedback.

“We had excellent hearings this year, but it became very clear that until we raise the awareness of the public and the need in the public that we would be spinning our wheels to move any further," Stouffer said.