Missouri highway planners seek comment on changes to I-70

Feb. 5, 2013
The Missouri Dept. of Transportation is seeking public comment on alternatives to improve Interstate 70 within Kansas City that could include closing access at some interchanges. Proposals include closing some interchanges and improving others on a stretch from the Paseo to the Blue Ridge Cutoff, including closing on and off ramps at Brooklyn Avenue, Benton Boulevard, Truman Road, 18th Street, 27th Street and Manchester Trafficway, adding lanes and improving the Benton and Jackson curves,

The Missouri Dept. of Transportation is seeking public comment on alternatives to improve Interstate 70 within Kansas City that could include closing access at some interchanges.

Proposals include closing some interchanges and improving others on a stretch from the Paseo to the Blue Ridge Cutoff, including closing on and off ramps at Brooklyn Avenue, Benton Boulevard, Truman Road, 18th Street, 27th Street and Manchester Trafficway, adding lanes and improving the Benton and Jackson curves, according to a report in the Kansas City Star.

Officials say that the 6.8-mile highway segment is experiencing pavement and bridge deterioration, has traffic delays and congestion and has issues with traffic merging and weaving. An analysis of crash data found that eight people died in eight accidents on the stretch of I-70 from the Paseo to the Blue Ridge Cutoff from 2006 to 2010, and there were 32 crashes that resulted in disabling injuries. The largest percentage of crashes were rear-enders, accounting for 48% of accidents.

MoDOT is seeking suggestions from the public at a series of meetings planned in February and online through Feb. 25 at www.metroi70.com.

About the Author

Deborah Whistler

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!

Sponsored Recommendations

Take Control of Your Finances: A Practical Guide for Carriers in Trucking

This guide is designed to help you navigate these challenges, featuring strategies for automation, examples of effective tools, and a real-world success story from Phoenix Cargo...

Report: The 2024-2025 State Of Heavy-Duty Repair

Fullbay's fifth annual State of Heavy-Duty Repair compiles insights from almost 1,000 experts and over 3,500 shops. If you aren't leveraging these proven data points, your competition...

Guide For Managing Maintenance

The Guide for Managing Maintenance is a comprehensive resource designed to help fleet managers improve their maintenance operations, reduce downtime, and lower overall fleet costs...

The Road Ahead: 2025 Trucking and Fleet Insights

Discover how fleet operators are impacted by challenges like driver onboarding delays and complex compliance, and the critical need for technology to boost efficiency and cut ...