Northeast Missouri Lawmaker Believes I-70 is Receiving Too Much Attention

(MISSOURINET) – Several transportation leaders applaud Missouri Governor Mike Parson’s proposal to expand Interstate Highway 70 to 6 lanes between St. Louis and Kansas City.

But one Missouri lawmaker thinks I-70 is getting TOO much attention at the detriment of other critical routes. Republican State Rep Louis Riggs represents Hannibal and surrounding portions of northeastern Missouri:

Riggs also suggests expanding Interstate 72 across northern Missouri, from Hannibal to St. Joseph, taking over what’s currently U-S Highway 36.