What does it cost?

The work completed by MoDOT has a large price tag. For example did you know that it costs:

• $1 million to resurface a mile of interstate.
• $150,000 to install a single traffic light.
• $1.5 million to build a typical bridges.
• $4 to $12 million to build a mile of major road.
  

Funding in Missouri

MoDOT receives funding from federal and state taxes. From the statewide construction fund, districts receive money to maintain and improve the system. However the needs far exceed the revenue. While the state has more roads than Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa combined, it has the lowest amount of revenue per mile of the 8 surrounding states.

As Ammendment 3 bond funding is spent, funding for construction programs become dramatically reduced. Over the next 20 years, MoDOT has $19 billion to invest, while Missourians have identified $31 billion in critical needs.

Prioritize the Needs

From all the needs identified, MoDOT and our planning partners prioritize the projects for the district. Using the guidelines and regulations in the federal transportation bill, we look at:

• The severity of the problem.
• The number of people who use the road.
• Input from planning partners and the public.
• The availability of funds.
  

This is the start of a conversation about how to move Missouri forward. Make your voice heard!