(KOAM) – On January 24, 2024, Governor Mike Parson with Congressman Sam Graves, announced Missouri has been given a $92.8 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) grant to improve Interstate-70.
According to officials, Missouri will use the INFRA grant for specific Improve I-70 projects, including truck parking, Intelligent Transportation System (ITS), work zone safety technology, and workforce development, all to enhance the efforts of adding an additional lane to I-70.
“For decades the expansion of I-70 was talked about in the State Capitol. After decades of inaction, our administration, with the help of the General Assembly, secured a historic investment of $2.8 billion last year to add a third lane across our state,” said Governor Parson. “This additional grant money will help us build upon our historic investment and continue our administration’s commitment to improving our state’s infrastructure. We thank Congressman Graves for his leadership in securing this grant, the largest transportation grant Missouri has ever received.”