I-70 Road Expansion; KC - STL

Weren't they trying to make 70 a toll road a couple years ago claiming they had no money to repair it?

I agree with you, I run 36 probably 95% of the time, it's much better!!!

 

I run 36 across too

 

Having lived in MO for 42 years the argument was always lack of right-of-way and the amount of money it would take to buy it. We just went back to see mom this past weekend and see they have the new bridge open at the MO River west of Columbia and in the process of demolishing the old one in order to start on the second one beside it.

 

I run across 36 almost exclusively now..70 is a headache

 

I run 36, every other day. I don’t even consider 70.

 

The new bridge is more than wide enough for three lanes. The first slab is running four right now. But I’d like like to opine on that bridge, as an area resident…

Mr or Mrs Bridge designer, you had one job. Replace a classic mid Missouri landmark. You failed miserably. You had one opportunity to make your mark with an amazing design, fitting the location. 100 miles in each direction, we can see soaring, twisted cable stay bridges that are true works of art. You literally moved a #### mountain to bring your design to life, and that’s the abortion you built? You could have inspired generations to come with your creativity, making a structure that compliments its surroundings and strikes awe in its users.

But you did that thing instead.

You lazy, unimaginative POS.

Your design is a festering wound on our great state. You suck at your job.

You should have looked at our other new bridges, sat down at your drafting table, ate a couple shrooms, and shown us a thing of beauty. Instead, you said “just throw a slab across it” and called it good. Way to take pride in your work.

/rant

 

Personally I don't find 70 that bad ... no worse than any other rural interstate. And KC and STL are easier to get through than most metro area.