HANNIBAL – The new south outer road, Veterans Memorial Parkway, of the under-construction Interstate 70 interchange in Warrenton, is expected to open sometime Saturday, June 30. While the circular part of the south roundabout will be included in the opening of this travel way, which extends the length of the project, the legs leading north across the bridge and to the on and off ramps will be barricaded off. Opening of the remainder of the interchange will take place later this year.
The landscaping portion of the project will be completed later this fall when conditions are more favorable for transplanting. At that time, dramatic changes will be seen taking place in each of the roundabouts and in the areas between the roundabouts near the overpass. "Currently, there are temporary light poles in place until the correct ones can be installed which will be black in color to match the other ornate features on the project." said Missouri Department of Transportation Engineer, Erik Maninga.
This project is fully funded by two 1/2 cent sales taxes passed by the residents of the city of Warrenton. The project includes two additional roundabouts; located at each end of the overpass to connect the outer roads. In exchange for adding to Missouri’s transportation system, the City has agreed to assume responsibility of ownership and maintenance of Route MM to Main Street and Veterans Memorial Parkway from Denny’s to the new interchange.
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