Infrastructure bill brings billions of dollars to Missouri's transportation fund

[Sherman A1]

COLUMBIA — Both the federal infrastructure bill and Missouri’s recent gas tax increase could bring billions of dollars to Missouri’s transportation fund. State transportation officials said Tuesday the money would cover the costs of Missouri’s more than 400 unfunded projects.

MoDOT officials wanted to use the extra funding on hundreds of smaller projects instead of one big project, such as revamping Interstate 70. Their goal was to fix critical safety problems with roads and bridges across the entire state.

The Missouri Department of Transportation, working with statewide regional planning partners, has identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs.

Projects in mid-Missouri include $62 million for improvements to Columbia’s U.S. 63 and I-70 connector.

https://krcgtv.com/news/local/infrastructure-bill-brings-billions-of-dollars-to-missouris-transportation-fund

[OAITW r.2.0]

1. For every $1 we spend on Infrastructure....how many dollars are created in local economies?

That's a key metric, IMHO.

[elleng]

2. Yes it is, and we MUST inform the LOCALS!