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I-44 Planning study, Joplin to Pacifc MO
Revive 755:
http://www.modot.org/i44planningforprogress/ The actual study document is ~62 MB.
Couple comments:
* Another indication of how much MoDOT dislikes rest areas: having at least a 120 mile gap (page 23/484).
* From page 291/484: "There are three interchanges in the corridor that have loop ramp
configurations. Ninety-six of them are sufficient"
* Considering that the section around Pacific will reach Level of Service F next year (page 200/484), I have to wonder how well the section that widens out to six lanes in St. Louis County will perform.
Scott5114:
In 2007 and 2008, I used to travel I-44 west of Springfield frequently (around once a month or so) and never really had much of a problem with it. Well, except for that one time this lady almost changed lanes into my fender around Joplin, but that's not MoDOT's fault...
mightyace:
--- Quote from: Scott5114 on March 03, 2009, 05:46:16 AM ---Well, except for that one time this lady almost changed lanes into my fender around Joplin, but that's not MoDOT's fault...
--- End quote ---
Unless MODOT issues drivers licenses in Missouri! :-D :)
Revive 755:
I've seen I-44 get pretty heavy between Springfield and St. Clair, but I think extending the six lane section to Sullivan and a few more climbing lanes would probably be the best fixes for the time. Main problem seems to be someone going speed limit trying to pass a vehicle under the speed limit and 10+ vehicles going greater than the speed limit bunch up behind him. Although I would like to see the section at Rolla fixed so it doesn't have that lousy 60 mph speed limit.
Scott5114:
Oh, god, I forgot about Rolla...yes, Rolla needs a bypass or something. Such a pain.
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