SUMMARY: Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced the completion of a new bridge on Interstate 70, which will significantly improve traffic flow, accommodating nearly 50,000 vehicles daily. This bridge replaces a 60-year-old structure rated in poor condition and is the first step in a larger project to widen I-70 between Wentzville and Blue Springs. The $240 million project includes two new bridges with three lanes in each direction, enhancing safety and addressing a key bottleneck in the national freight network. The project is a vital part of Missouri’s infrastructure improvements, with the second bridge expected to be open by spring.

Missouri’s governor is calling it the new bridge over the Missouri River in the central part of the state a win for everyone.

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