Now that Missouri highway planners know they want to widen Interstate-70, instead of building a new road, they have to worry about the cost. Ed Douglas, Vice Chairman of the state Highways and Transportation Commission predicts it will cost $3 billion dollars, but says toll roads may not be the answer. He thinks lawmakers will eventually pay for the work with a combination of tolls, bond sales, and tax increases. The department of transportation is already working on ways to keep delays to a minimum once the work starts. Department staff have come up with preliminary ideas of shifting traffic to keep cars moving.
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices - Missourinet
Efforts are underway to shorten the wait times at privately-run license offices in Missouri, which contract with the...
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Missouri Department of Revenue working to shorten lines at license offices
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-department-of-revenue-working-to-shorten-lines-at-license-offices/
Missouri PSC argues optional Time-Of-Use rate plan saves money
https://www.missourinet.com/2023/09/07/missouri-psc-argues-optional-time-of-use-rate-plan-saves-money/
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