Nov. 17, 2022

 
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Brandi Baldwin named MoDOT State Construction & Materials Engineer

Baldwin brings 17 years of construction and design-build experience to her new role

The Missouri Department of Transportation has named Brandi Baldwin as its new State Construction and Materials Engineer. Baldwin is a graduate of the University of Missouri and a state licensed professional engineer. She has worked in MoDOT’s Northeast District, Central Office and Central District. She will take on her new responsibilities effective immediately.


Since 2019, Baldwin has served as the project director responsible for delivering the design-build project for the new Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70 at Rocheport.

As state construction and materials engineer, Baldwin will work within the directive outlined by the 2023-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to deliver efficient and innovative transportation projects with quality inspection and testing to ensure the best use of taxpayer’s dollars. Of the $10 billion in federal and state revenues budgeted in the five-year STIP, the plan details $7.69 billion in road and bridge construction contractor awards, averaging approximately $1.5 billion per year.

National Crash Responder Safety Week

This campaign runs from Nov. 14-18 and serves to remind the public how important Missouri's Move Over law is. According to the Federal Highway Administration, traffic incidents are the leading cause of death for EMS responders and law enforcement officers. Learn more at SaveMOLives.com.

November is Historic Bridge Awareness Month

The Waddell "A" Truss Bridge is one of only two bridges with this design still in existence. Built near Trimble, MO in 1898, it served as a low-cost, high-strength solution for railroads. It was relocated to Parkville in 1987 where it serves as a historical park monument. Read about Missouri's historic bridges here.


Interstate 70/63 Interchange plans revealed

The preferred plan for this Columbia interchange has been detailed on its project page and includes new flyover ramps among other improvements. MoDOT's Central District is currently handling the Environmental Evaluation process.

The public comment period is still open through Nov. 18th.

Fatality update

Statewide fatality totals as reported on the

Missouri State Highway Patrol website as of Nov. 13, 2022

2022 totals - 879

2021 totals - 904 / 2019 totals - 774

2020 totals - 862 / 2018 totals - 801


Take the challenge

When you get into any vehicle, buckle up your seat belt.

If you are a driver, put the cellphone down.

Join the 21,241 who have taken the pledge so far.


CLICK HERE to accept the challenge!

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