Missouri

[skluth]

https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article260666987.html

Kansas City leaders say it's finally time to build a park atop Interstate 670 in the heart of downtown. Local and federal officials gathered Friday to announce official plans for a $160 million deck over downtown's south loop. Few details about financing were provided, but officials said a $5 million donation from the Loews Kansas City Hotel will kickstart design and planning efforts. That phase is expected to take between 12 and 18 months, according to a news release from the city.

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City manager Brian Platt said he's not sure how much Kansas City would need to pitch in for the project – in fact, the total cost is not yet known. But he said the city is backed by federal, state and local stakeholder support. Platt said the city has applied for a $25 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Considering it cost St Louis $380M to build their small (<200' over highway) park over the highway at the Arch, that $5M isn't going to go far. Not sure how much of the St Louis cost was for aesthetics (it is a national park). But KC isn't going to get this done for $160M especially if they want more than one between-the-viaducts segment.

[mvak36]

https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article260666987.html

Kansas City leaders say it's finally time to build a park atop Interstate 670 in the heart of downtown. Local and federal officials gathered Friday to announce official plans for a $160 million deck over downtown's south loop. Few details about financing were provided, but officials said a $5 million donation from the Loews Kansas City Hotel will kickstart design and planning efforts. That phase is expected to take between 12 and 18 months, according to a news release from the city.

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City manager Brian Platt said he's not sure how much Kansas City would need to pitch in for the project – in fact, the total cost is not yet known. But he said the city is backed by federal, state and local stakeholder support. Platt said the city has applied for a $25 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Considering it cost St Louis $380M to build their small (<200' over highway) park over the highway at the Arch, that $5M isn't going to go far. Not sure how much of the St Louis cost was for aesthetics (it is a national park). But KC isn't going to get this done for $160M especially if they want more than one between-the-viaducts segment.

I think the 5 million was to go towards design and planning. I also think that this thing is going to cost a lot more than $160M. I'll believe we are closer to construction if they get this RAISE grant.

[skluth]

https://www.kansascity.com/news/politics-government/article260666987.html

Kansas City leaders say it's finally time to build a park atop Interstate 670 in the heart of downtown. Local and federal officials gathered Friday to announce official plans for a $160 million deck over downtown's south loop. Few details about financing were provided, but officials said a $5 million donation from the Loews Kansas City Hotel will kickstart design and planning efforts. That phase is expected to take between 12 and 18 months, according to a news release from the city.

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City manager Brian Platt said he's not sure how much Kansas City would need to pitch in for the project – in fact, the total cost is not yet known. But he said the city is backed by federal, state and local stakeholder support. Platt said the city has applied for a $25 million RAISE grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Considering it cost St Louis $380M to build their small (<200' over highway) park over the highway at the Arch, that $5M isn't going to go far. Not sure how much of the St Louis cost was for aesthetics (it is a national park). But KC isn't going to get this done for $160M especially if they want more than one between-the-viaducts segment.

I think the 5 million was to go towards design and planning. I also think that this thing is going to cost a lot more than $160M. I'll believe we are closer to construction if they get this RAISE grant.

Agreed. My main point of contention is the estimated $160M which I found incredibly low. It's almost like some official makes up a figure and everybody runs with it without verifying its accuracy.

[mvak36]

2023-2027 Draft STIP is available online. I've only gotten a chance to look at the projects in the KC area. Biggest project is for I-70 between downtown and I-435. Another project of interest is I-49 widening in Cass county as I mentioned in the other thread.

These projects might get delayed if SB262 (gas tax increase from 2021) gets repealed.

[KCRoadFan]

This is post number 670 for me, which makes me think of downtown KC, because of where I live. In turn, it reminds me of the Buck O'Neil Bridge, for which several supports are already up. What's the latest from MoDOT, as far as the timeline for construction?

[mvak36]

This article has all the major projects listed in the Draft STIP: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/major-projects-in-modots-proposed-five-year-road-and-bridge-plan/article_06af8706-dd23-11ec-8d18-df4755b2cc88.html

Article about Draft STIP: https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/state_news/modot-reveals-massive-transportation-spending-plan-focuses-on-maintenance/article_6adeacc2-d7a9-11ec-a20c-5fd1cb360c7a.html

[Plutonic Panda]

^^^^ " $140 million to modify interchange at the U.S. 63 Connector and Interstate 70 in Columbia."

That's a pretty big investment will they be adding flyovers?

[Stephane Dumas]

^^^^ " $140 million to modify interchange at the U.S. 63 Connector and Interstate 70 in Columbia."

That's a pretty big investment will they be adding flyovers?

Maybe at least one, there was one proposal who once showed a flyover where I-70 and US-63 meet.
https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000450/http://www1.komu.com/news/i-70-us-63-interchange-in-need-of-major-revamp-still-a-challenge-for-modot/

https://web.archive.org/web/20190709225820/https://www.komu.com/news/i-70-us-63-interchange-in-need-of-major-revamp-still-a-challenge-for-modot/

[skluth]

^^^^ " $140 million to modify interchange at the U.S. 63 Connector and Interstate 70 in Columbia."

That's a pretty big investment will they be adding flyovers?

Maybe at least one, there was one proposal who once showed a flyover where I-70 and US-63 meet.
https://web.archive.org/web/20201108000450/http://www1.komu.com/news/i-70-us-63-interchange-in-need-of-major-revamp-still-a-challenge-for-modot/

https://web.archive.org/web/20190709225820/https://www.komu.com/news/i-70-us-63-interchange-in-need-of-major-revamp-still-a-challenge-for-modot/

It would be great if they rebuilt the interchange as pictured though three businesses would have to be bought out. It would even be a huge help if they built a direct ramp from EB I-70 to SB US 63. I remember going EB through Columbia during the evening rush hour a few years back and the exit ramp was backed up to the old Business I-70 entrance ramp.

[Revive 755]

2023-2027 Draft STIP is available online. I've only gotten a chance to look at the projects in the KC area. Biggest project is for I-70 between downtown and I-435. Another project of interest is I-49 widening in Cass county as I mentioned in the other thread.

A few scoping projects of note:

* Scoping for the Hannibal Expressway (in dark gray)

* Scoping for an interchange for US 65 at MO 86

* Scoping for US 50 corridor improvements from MO 87 to west of Tipton

* Another study of US 63 between US 50 and Rolla

* Safety and capacity improvements for the I-44 interchange with MO 72 in Rolla

* Scoping for the US 67 freeway upgrades between US 160 and the Arkansas border

* Scoping for freeway upgrades to US 60 between US 61 and I-55

[ilpt4u]

A few scoping projects of note:

* Scoping for the Hannibal Expressway (in dark gray)

* Scoping for an interchange for US 65 at MO 86

* Scoping for US 50 corridor improvements from MO 87 to west of Tipton

* Another study of US 63 between US 50 and Rolla

* Safety and capacity improvements for the I-44 interchange with MO 72 in Rolla

* Scoping for the US 67 freeway upgrades between US 160 and the Arkansas border

* Scoping for freeway upgrades to US 60 between US 61 and I-55

Dumb question, but I think I can guess it is something along the lines of planning/prelim design? Or even early planning studies?

That said, US 60/Future I-57 between I-55 and US 61 isn't very long, just under 3 miles. Only have to eliminate some driveway access, and build a southern Frontage Rd to serve the one private residence that has its driveway presently on US 60, and also the cell tower. The other businesses and cross streets already have alternate access to the road network other than via US 60

The US 61/62 already is a Grade-Separated Diamond with US 60/Future I-57

That said, Scoping for south of US 160 for US 67/Future I-57 to Arkansas doesn't make sense. That is already all studied and designed, up to very near the border, which will require cooperation with ArDOT. It is merely awaiting funding, I thought?

[Revive 755]

Dumb question, but I think I can guess it is something along the lines of planning/prelim design? Or even early planning studies?

Based on https://epg.modot.org/index.php/104.2_Project_Scoping, I would say a combination of both.

[mvak36]

https://www.komu.com/news/midmissourinews/modot-seeking-public-comment-on-i-70-hwy-63-connector-improvements/article_79bad754-fe26-11ec-8fa9-0784580120ef.html

COLUMBIA − The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking public feedback on a study of the Interstate 70, including the I-70 and Highway 63 connector in Columbia.

The study is a re-evaluation of an Environmental Impact Statement completed in the mid-2000s, according to MoDOT.

It's designed to identify ways to improve the part of the 18-mile stretch of interstate through Boone County, from east of Route BB (exit 115) to east of Route Z (exit 133).

MoDOT said the re-evaluation is needed to identify changes to existing conditions, possible solutions, potential impacts and related mitigation measures.

The connector reconfiguration was added to MoDOT's Statewide Transportation Improvement Program, which was approved Wednesday. It will completed as a design-build project worth about $140 million.

MoDOT will hold an in-person public meeting on Thursday, July 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Columbia Activities and Recreation Center to go over the project materials and potential alternatives.

Public comment is also welcome starting Wednesday, July 13 through Sunday, July 31 online here.

Project Website: https://www.modot.org/improvei70Columbia

[mvak36]

2023-2027 Draft STIP is available online. I've only gotten a chance to look at the projects in the KC area. Biggest project is for I-70 between downtown and I-435. Another project of interest is I-49 widening in Cass county as I mentioned in the other thread.

These projects might get delayed if SB262 (gas tax increase from 2021) gets repealed.

https://www.modot.org/node/26362

JEFFERSON CITY — The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission today approved the FY 2023-2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), which lists transportation projects planned by state and regional planning agencies July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2027.

The STIP makes available $10 billion of federal and state revenues for all modes of transportation over the next five years, making it the state's largest program. This includes $100 million from the Governor's Rural Route program, which will address low volume roads in FY 2023. Of the remaining $9.9 billion, the STIP details $7.65 billion in road and bridge construction contractor awards, averaging approximately $1.5 billion each year over each of the next five years.

"Just a few years ago, our 2016 STIP made available a fraction of this program with only $2.6 billion,"  said MoDOT Director Patrick McKenna. "The new STIP–our largest to date–is quite an achievement that has taken the collective efforts of policymakers, state leaders and the leadership of the commission, which has held firm on the need for resources to do the projects our citizens expect us to do. By working with planning partners across the state and listening to the needs of the communities we serve, we've made these plans to take care of this massive system."

The program details a focus on preventive maintenance improvements to Missouri's nearly 34,000 miles of roads and 10,400 bridges. The draft STIP was released in May for public review, and MoDOT received 317 comments.

The STIP also includes detailed project information for non-highway modes of transportation and a section detailing planned operations and maintenance activities for the next three years. This additional information is provided to allow Missourians to more easily see how their transportation funding is invested.  The Final STIP is available online at https://www.modot.org/statewide-transportation-improvement-program-stip

[ozarkman417]

https://www.news-leader.com/story/news/politics/2022/01/11/buc-ees-travel-center-headed-springfield-council-debates-incentive/9124629002/

Once built, the superstore will be located just northeast of Springfield at the intersection of I-44 and Mulroy Road. Beard said the chain hopes to break ground sometime this year and finish construction 12 to 15 months after that.

The interchange just south of what will be Buc-ee's is being redone.. crews are preparing to start the project. I hold the opinion that regardless of if Buc-ee's comes to Springfield or not, its about time this interchange gets some upgrades. I use this interchange to commute to the "Industrial East" part of Springfield, which features a multitude of warehouses and factories of several high-profile companies. With this comes a fair deal of truck traffic as well as commuters.

As for the Buc-ee's itself, no progress on the ground just yet.

[mvak36]

https://www.kfvs12.com/2022/08/03/modot-choose-between-four-teams-build-chester-bridge-route-51/

SIKESTON, Mo. (KFVS) - The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is choosing potential design-build teams for the Chester Bridge project.

This bridge, which connects the cities of Perryville, Mo. and Chester, Ill., will replace the Route 51 bridge over the Mississippi River.

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MoDOT says it will issue the request for proposal in September 2022. The design-build team is expected to be selected in March 2023, with construction beginning as early as spring 2023.

Project Website: https://www.modot.org/chesterbridge

[The Ghostbuster]

I hope they give some spinach to the Popeye statue at the Chester Welcome Center.

[mvak36]

https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/modot-new-plan-st-charles-county-i-70-i-64-interchange/63-725ecd9c-76d3-4ce2-960f-5051eacce647

Conceptual Preferred Alternative:


More detailed drawing: https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/Conceptual%20Preferred%20Alternative%20Exhibit.pdf

Project Site: https://www.modot.org/i-64i-70route-61-interchange

[Revive 755]

More detailed drawing: https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/Conceptual%20Preferred%20Alternative%20Exhibit.pdf

The weave to get from westbound I-70 to northbound Church Street looks nasty.  MoDOT should try to braid it somehow or go for a configuration similar to the westbound Page Avenue to Bennington Place movement at the I-270/MO 364/Page Avenue interchange.

[Sani]

Is the I-70/I-64 interchange project designed to tie into the Wentzville Parkway mainline upgrades seen here?: https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/6I0624_2022_03_22_Stripmap_Reduced_0.pdf

The interchange improvement map shows quite a few more lanes to the west of the Route Z interchange than are shown on the Wentzville Parkway map: https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/Conceptual%20Preferred%20Alternative%20Exhibit.pdf

Is there room between Route Z and the new railroad bridge to merge all those lanes down to three westbound lanes?

[mvak36]

https://www.modot.org/node/26603

MoDOT Shortlists Four Teams for Chester Bridge Design-Build Project

SIKESTON - The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualification from potential design-build teams for the Chester Bridge project, which will replace the Route 51 bridge over the Mississippi River. This major river bridge connects the cities of Perryville, Missouri and Chester, Illinois.

The SOQs have been evaluated, and four teams have been prequalified to proceed.

The following teams (in no particular order) were selected to further develop their proposals:

    Massman Traylor Chester Joint Venture: comprised of Massman Construction, Traylor Bros., Inc., and HNTB Corporation
    The Ames Team: comprised of Ames Construction Inc. and Parsons Transportation Group
    American Bridge/Burns & McDonnell Team: comprised of American Bridge Company, Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc., and Modjeski and Masters, Inc.
    Lunda Team: comprised of Lunda Construction Company and T.Y. Lin International

"The shortlisted teams have been selected to compete for the contract to oversee the design and construction of the Chester Bridge design-build project,"  said Chester Bridge Project Director Brian Okenfuss.

Design-build projects combine both the design and construction phases into one contract. The selected contract team completes the design and construction in parallel instead of in succession, which saves time and resources.

"We are excited about the interest we received and look forward to working with the shortlisted teams to further develop their proposals,"  added Okenfuss. "Each team has great experience in both design and construction, and the proposals will detail their plans to meet or exceed each project goal."

MoDOT will issue the Request for Proposal in September 2022. The design-build team is expected to be selected in March 2023, with construction beginning as early as spring 2023.

For more information about the Chester Bridge design-build project, please visit the project website at: www.modot.org/chesterbridge.

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[mvak36]

https://www.modot.org/node/26976

HANNIBAL, MO  —  The Missouri Department of Transportation has kicked off the US 61 Expressway Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) Re-evaluation study.  "While this is a different study than the one completed in 1996, we will still be using some of the same data, so we are not starting completely over,"  explained MoDOT Northeast District Engineer, Paula Gough.  "Development and land use patterns have changed, and new technology has been introduced, so we need to reevaluate the four options presented at that time,"  Gough added.  The previous study presented solutions to traffic congestion, delay, and safety on U.S. 61 through Hannibal and evaluated four roadway alternatives.

Gough said the new study will have the similar goals, even though it has been twenty-five years since the completion of the previous study.  The re-evaluation will factor each alternative's ability to meet the purpose and need for the project, natural, and socio-economic environmental impacts, engineering criteria, cost, and constructability.  "These factors, in addition to public input, will help determine if there is a feasible alternative to move forward into further project development,"  Gough explained.

Gough stresses there is no current funding for the design and construction of the project; the $500,000 funding is for the study only.

The proposed project is focused on improving safety, congestion, and mobility for the City of Hannibal and regional area.  In addition, it is intended to reduce heavy truck conflicts on US 61 through Hannibal.

"In 2008 and 2009, we initiated some public involvement efforts as an opportunity to consider funding some of the engineering of the actual project,"  Gough noted.  As part of our current planning process, Updating the Hannibal Expressway Study was identified as part of the 2021 High Priority Unfunded Road & Bridge Needs list.

As part of the project, there will be a robust public involvement program, including the re-establishment of a Citizens Advisory Group, and MoDOT will host public meetings to gather input from key stakeholders and the public. Those interested in following the project can sign up for project email updates, find the latest materials, and submit questions and comments directly to the project team through the project web page at U.S. Route 61 Expressway EIS Re-evaluation Study | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).

"We expect the study to conclude by the end of 2023,"  Gough concluded.

[mvak36]

MODOT is going to have a public meeting today to "discuss the next phase of Future I-57". There's no funding for this phase.

Meeting Handout: https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/US%2067%20Future%20I57%20Handout_Oct%202022%20Public%20Meeting.pdf

[MikieTimT]

MODOT is going to have a public meeting today to "discuss the next phase of Future I-57". There's no funding for this phase.

Meeting Handout: https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/US%2067%20Future%20I57%20Handout_Oct%202022%20Public%20Meeting.pdf

Well, it's good they're still ironing out the plan for the phase, even if it isn't yet funded.  Makes it more likely to get funded, eventually.

[skluth]

MODOT is going to have a public meeting today to "discuss the next phase of Future I-57". There's no funding for this phase.

Meeting Handout: https://www.modot.org/sites/default/files/documents/US%2067%20Future%20I57%20Handout_Oct%202022%20Public%20Meeting.pdf

Well, it's good they're still ironing out the plan for the phase, even if it isn't yet funded.  Makes it more likely to get funded, eventually.

I do like the plan for the interchange except for the roundabout at the end of the SB offramp. I don't have anything against roundabouts; just think it's an unnecessary expense when a simple T-intersection would work as well. This will be nice whenever it happens. I don't know what the current traffic is like, but I imagine it's increasing as US 67 has been four lanes from Little Rock to Pocahontas for about five years now.