A ribbon cutting ceremony was held Monday, May 19 to celebrate the completion of the I-55 guard cable project. The event was held at the Interstate 55 commuter parking lot in Herculaneum.
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What is the problem with Interstate 55?
As traffic has increased on I-55, cross median crashes have increased. Installation of median guard cable will prevent most out of control vehicles from crossing into oncoming traffic.
What Improvements Along I-55 Are Being Proposed?
Citizens for Safe Medians donated $55,000 to MoDOT specifically for guard cable work where they held various fund-raisers to raise the money. MoDOT accepted the donation and committed to use the money on the next I-55 guard cable project.
MoDOT and its contractor have installed guard cable in the median of I-55 in all the remaining gap areas along the interstate between Route M and Route 67. Construction began in November 2007 and was completed as promised in May 2008.
Estimated Project Cost:
This project was completed under budget and on time. Approximately $779,000 was budgeted for construction of this project with D&S Fencing Company as the contractor.
Who Do I Contact For More Information?
Contact MoDOT Area Engineer Judy Wagner at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Judy.Wagner@modot.mo.gov
Contact MoDOT Community Relations Specialist Kara Price at 1-888 ASK MODOT (275-6636) or e-mail Kara.Price@modot.mo.gov
