Express Lane - High-Priority Unfunded Needs document updates

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MoDOT seeking input on high-priority unfunded needs

Public meetings hosted across the state in August

MoDOT has been working with statewide regional planning partners to update the department's High-Priority Unfunded Needs document, which will be available this summer.

The draft document identifies $1.1 billion in annual unfunded needs and helps guide the development of unfunded projects into funded projects as state and federal transportation funds become available. The draft document will be presented at public meetings around the state in August. These meetings will also include outreach and public engagement on the updates to MoDOT's Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and State Freight and Rail Plan (SFRP).

Information about when and where the public meetings will be held, as well as supporting documents, are available on MoDOT's website.

MoDOT's Improve I-70 Program takes you Beyond the Barrels

MoDOT’s $2.8 billion Improve I-70 Program is a massive undertaking requiring coordination between thousands of people in multiple agencies. A new video series invites the public Beyond the Barrels to showcase those working with MoDOT to bring the I-70 expansion to life. In this edition, Brandy Broeckling, a senior project manager at Millstone Weber, gives a project update and shares her career journey. Learn more about Improve I-70.

Contractors moving forward with Forward 44 in Springfield

Since its original construction, Interstate 44 has been a vital transportation corridor in Missouri, and MoDOT is committed to bringing improvements in multiple phases, called Forward 44. A Forward 44 project is now underway in the Springfield area and includes resurfacing the interstate and expanding it to three lanes in each direction. A new video details the project's timeline and progress so far.

Find more information on the Forward 44 project page.

These tips can help avoid becoming a victim of vehicle theft

July is National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month. In 2024, Missouri was listed in the top 10 states for vehicle thefts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has some tips to help protect vehicle owners during the summer months when vehicle theft is most common: Always park in well-lit areas, close and lock all windows and doors when parked, keep valuables out of sight and never leave the area while your vehicle is running. Learn more.

Highway Safety Spotlight - Smart Riders program expanding

Smart Riders launched in 2022 and consists of five online modules designed for students K-3 to learn about highway safety in a fun and interactive way. The program also includes the Smart Town initiative, which guides schools how to teach their kids about traffic laws in safe, controlled environments called traffic gardens. More modules are planned on topics like bus safety and signs and traffic signals.

Visit SaveMOLives for more information.