As the Mizzou Tigers roared onto the gridiron this weekend, so did the construction crews along Interstate 70, revving up their efforts to enhance Missouri's central highway backbone. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) had recently reminded travelers, especially those with their sight set on the weekend's game, to brace for the ongoing roadwork and the associated travel nuisances. On game day, even with no new lane closures anticipated, fans were told they'd still need to dodge the existing obstacles of the work zones already in place.
For those looking to rally behind their team on Saturday MoDOT, as reported on their website, advised extra travel time. They knew that alongside the cheers and chants of football enthusiasts, there would be the growl of engines inching through narrowed lanes and shifting configurations. Despite the clear skies expected for the game, traversing I-70 demanded a different kind of game plan—one that factored in the slow march through construction zones.
MoDOT provided several tips to help motorists tackle the traffic. Fans were encouraged to sign up for project emails and keep an eye on MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for the latest work zone updates. Leaving early and expecting delays, the mantra of the day, was emphasized. Adherence to speed limits and vigilant driving were championed not just as a courtesy but as a necessity for everyone's safety.
The addition of a third lane to I-70, a project bolstered by a $2.8 billion budget sanctioned by the Missouri General Assembly for FY2024, aims to thread through nearly 200 miles, connecting Blue Springs and Wentzville. This sprawling venture promises to aid in the facilitation of smoother travels in the future, a prospect that motorists stuck in game-day traffic could look forward to in the coming years.
