Aug. 10, 2023

 
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MoDOT hosting Improve I-70 Program meetings across state

Public comment period will be open from Aug. 28 through Sept. 22

The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting the public to preliminary information meetings to learn more about MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program. Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly, signed into law by Gov. Parson, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third lane of Interstate 70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate and add three lanes in each direction on approximately 200 miles of I-70 from Blue Springs to Wentzville.


MoDOT is currently in the planning stage of the Improve I-70 Program. MoDOT engineers will share preliminary information about the goals for improving I-70, possible construction schedules for the 200 miles and next steps. MoDOT is interested in gathering feedback from the public regarding I-70’s current condition, construction staging and other general comments they may have. Public input is important ahead of the design phase of the work. 


The public is invited to attend the informational meetings to learn about the proposed plan and next steps for I-70. Please note these are open house-style meetings, and no formal presentations will be made. The public can attend the meetings anytime during the advertised hours, and the information will be the same at each location.


The open house meeting dates, times and locations are as follows:


Monday, Aug. 28, 2023 - 4-6 p.m.

Wentzville City Hall Board of Alderman Meeting Room, located at 1001 Schroeder Creek Boulevard, Wentzville, MO.


Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 - 4-6 p.m.

Warren County Administration Building, located at 101 Mockingbird Lane, Warrenton, MO.


Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023 - 4-6 p.m.

Concordia Community Center, located at 802 S. Gordon Street, Concordia, MO.


Thursday, Aug. 31, 2023 - 5-7 p.m.

Jonesburg Elementary School Gym, located 106 Smith Rd., Jonesburg, MO.


Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023 - 4-6 p.m.

Jackson County Fire Protection District Education Center, located at 4715 W U.S. 40 Highway, Blue Springs, MO.


Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023 - 5-7 p.m.

Battle High School Auxiliary Gym, located at 7575 St. Charles, Rd., Columbia, MO.


Thursday, Sept. 7, 2023 - 5-7 p.m.

Hannah Cole Primary School Gym, located at 1700 W. Ashley Rd., Boonville, MO.


For those who are unable to attend a meeting in person, an online comment form is available at modot.org/improvei70/public-involvement. The comment period online will be open from Monday, Aug. 28, through Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.

MoDOT Railroad Safety Crossing Plan unveiled

Following last year's tragic Amtrak crash near Mendon, MO that took the lives of four people, Gov. Mike Parson signed the FY 2024 budget providing an historic $50 million investment to improve 47 passive rail crossings in Missouri. An independent study recommended safety improvements to reduce exposure and eliminate grade crossing conflict points. Learn more.

Stop by the Highway Gardens at the MO State Fair!

This year's Missouri State Fair theme is Where Traditions Grow. And as is tradition, BUPD will be sponsoring the MoDOT Highway Gardens with giveaway items, educational games and more. You can also sign up to win a free t-shirt and Amtrak tickets or submit your own DMS board message ideas. Get out of the heat and learn a thing or two about safety! Learn more.

Remember: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

The Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over enforcement campaign runs from Aug. 18-Sept. 4 and aims to educate young drivers on the sobering facts about impaired driving. State Fair participants can stop by the Highway Gardens for a hands-on experience with impaired vision goggles to learn about how much vision is really impacted under the influence. Learn more.

Today in Transportation History - Aug. 10, 1885

Baltimore, MD replaced its mule-drawn cars with their first commercial electric railway, powered by an electrical current running between the cars. The railway was popular with travelers but had problems, from shocking people and horses to being damaged by weather. After four years, the line reverted to mule-power, but the technology left its mark. Learn more.

Statewide fatality totals reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol

as of July 30, 2023

2023/491 2022/562 2021/557 2020/557 2019/470

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