Interstate 70

Included in the budget passed by lawmakers this session and signed by Gov. Mike Parson in June was around $2.8 billion to expand I-70 to three lanes in each direction. On Wednesday, commissioners approved the first steps of acquiring that money.

The Senate plan would spend nearly $2.8 billion to expand the entire interstate to three lanes each way.

The Senate appropriations chief is floating a bond-funded plan to beef up a Interstate 70 project to add new lanes across the state.

The Department of Transportation is asking volunteers to help pick up litter along I-70, 170, and I-55 and reminding people hauling trash to secure their loads.

Much of Gov. Mike Parson’s $859 million plan to widen three sections of Interstate 70 will have to be pared back if lawmakers divert funds to other highways, Missouri Department of Transportation Director Patrick McKenna said.

The Kirkwood Democrat is a member of the House Transportation Committee and is supportive of the proposal to expand portions of Interstate 70.

The Tarkio Republican has talked with Gov. Mike Parson about steering federal money to widen portions of Interstate 70.

Sen. Bill Eigel, looking to run for governor in 2024, said $6 billion cash balance should go to "big infrastructure projects."

Missouri Department of Transportation officials say a plan to rebuild the Interstate 70, 64 and Highway 61 interchange in St. Charles County would reduce traffic congestion and limit accidents.

The Missouri Department of Transportation on Friday announced construction plans that could cause delays for many commuters in the region.MODOT District…