Truckers List I-44, I-70 in Missouri Among Nation's Most Improved Roads
Interstates 44 and 70 in Missouri are among the nation's most improved highways, according to a new survey of truckers nationwide. The survey results show that I-44 in Missouri is the second-most improved stretch of highway in the country, with I-70 coming in third. Interstates
MoDOT Lists 2006 Top 10 Accomplishments
Making 2,200 miles of Missouri roads smoother and safer a full year ahead of schedule was the top story for MoDOT in 2006. Nine other accomplishments also made the list. Top 10 List
MoDOT's Latest Tracker Report Shows Booming Construction Program
The latest transportation statistics compiled by MoDOT show a record amount of construction projects in the past year, with costs coming in almost exactly as predicted by MoDOT budget estimators. In the past fiscal year, the department completed 413 transportation improvement projects worth more than $1.2 billion - the busiest year ever in Missouri - at only 1.66 percent higher than budgeted. Tracker
Holiday Spirits and Driving is a Losing Combination
When getting together with family and friends to celebrate for the holidays, a tragic crash or impaired driving arrest can ruin more than just your holiday spirit. Impaired driving makes the holiday season one of the most dangerous times of the year to be on the road. To discourage this dangerous behavior, Missouri state and local law enforcement officers will be out in full force this holiday season to crack down on drunk driving. Drinking
MoDOT, MDA Waive Fees For Hay Hauling Permits
Extreme weather conditions this summer resulted in a widespread hay shortage that was only worsened when a winter storm covered pastures with ice and snow. At the request of the Missouri Department of Agriculture, MoDOT is waiving the fee for blanket permits to haul wide loads of hay. Hay
Lawmaker Files Bill To Change State's Safety Belt Law
State Rep. Neal St. Onge, chairman of the House Transportation Committee, has filed legislation to change the state's safety belt law to allow primary enforcement. Primary
Bidding With MoDOT
Did you know you can bid on a variety of items with MoDOT? It's not just if you're in the construction business anymore. You can bid on surplus items we're selling, services we need, equipment, and many more items. If you're interested in bidding on something, check out this site. Bidding
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