Missouri raising speed limits to 75 mph on parts of rural interstates
Missouri plans to raise speed limits to 75 mph on hundreds of miles of rural interstate highways after reviewing traffic patterns, crash history and roadway conditions across the state. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the changes, according to a community announcement, after a review prompted by a new state law allowing rural interstate speed limits to increase from 70 mph to 75 mph. Transportation officials said they evaluated traffic volumes, truck traffic, speed data, crash history, terrain, road design, nearby state speed limits and construction activity before selecting eligible corridors. MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger said the agency examined whether higher speeds could improve travel efficiency while maintaining safety. "This decision is not made lightly and comes after a detailed study into each of those factors to determine where we can move people and traffic…
