Participants may review the draft plans and provide comments to ensure that the goals and objectives are accurate and reflect the needs of citizens and stakeholders. Both plans have been shaped over the last year by extensive outreach and input with stakeholders and the public. These plans serve as roadmaps for the state’s transportation network, addressing the evolving infrastructure needs and setting funding priorities.
The final plans will be presented to the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission for review and consideration later in 2026. More information about LRTP and SFRP plan updates can be found on MoDOT's website.
Plan a safe and sober ride; don't rely on luck this St. Patrick's Day
Between March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day, Pi Day and more, there's plenty of reasons to celebrate this month. The Spring Impaired Driving Enforcement Campaign runs March 14 through April 20, and the Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to make sure people factor safe and sober rides into their party plans. Law enforcement will be out cracking down on impaired drivers. Remember: if you feel different, you drive different.
MoDOT issues permits for heaviest Superloads on record
On Feb. 12, Barnhart Crane & Rigging Co. hauled a 1.1-million-pound load, the heaviest MoDOT has permitted, from St. Joseph to Turney. On Feb. 23, the company beat that record with a 1.3-million-pound load. The route was coordinated by MoDOT's Oversize/Overweight (OSOW)team to avoid weight-restricted bridges and culverts. The loads required a custom 333-foot-long trailer with 36 axels to evenly distribute the weight.See it in action.
MoDOT advises public to report toll fee scam texts
If you're getting texts posing as MoDOT or the Missouri Department of Revenue threatening legal action if you don't pay for "delinquent toll violations," it's a scam! Do not click any links. Report these textsand then delete them. MoDOT will never solicit customers to pay toll or traffic violation fees; Missouri doesn't have toll roads. If you're unsure, contact MoDOT on social media or the toll-free customer service line at 1-888-ASK-MODOT.
Women's History Month in Transportation: Laurel van der Wal
Laurel van der Wal, born in 1924, studied mechanical engineering and devoted her life to researching transportation innovations. Her focus was aeronautics as well as bioastronautics, which studies the impact of space on mammals. She received the "Woman of the Year in Science" award in 1960 after leading experiments on the physiological effects of space flight. Her work allowed the first American to be sent to space in 1961. Learn more.
Stay in the know with the Improve I-70 Monthly Report
Want to keep up to date on theImprove I-70 Program? This monthly recap focuses on recent project news and construction updates along the Interstate 70 corridor.
February's report includes the Improve I-70: Boonville to Rocheport contract award, Warrenton to Wentzville public meeting information, a list of current and upcoming bridge closures and more.
