Missouri raises rural interstate speed limits to 75 mph

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 18:03 · Archive

Missouri will increase speed limits to 75 mph on several rural interstate segments following a comprehensive review.

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced upcoming speed limit increases on various rural interstate corridor segments following a comprehensive review. The increases result from a new law that allows the department to raise the maximum rural highway speed limit to 75 mph.

MoDOT Director Ed Hassinger said: 'The department takes careful consideration of all the different factors that make up a roadway when setting speed limits, including how people use it. 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 efficiently at higher speeds without sacrificing safety.'

MoDOT crews will work this autumn to update the speed limits on the affected stretches of interstate, including updating posted signs along the highways. Drivers should continue to abide by the currently posted speed limit until those updates appear.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Colonel Michael A. Turner said the Patrol remains committed to reducing traffic crashes. 'Even with an increase in speed, drivers must stay aware and reduce their speed on rural interstates when necessary,' he said. MoDOT will monitor and evaluate crash data at these locations and may adjust the speed limit back to 70 mph if necessary.

How it is being reported

• SEE THE LIST: MoDOT announces locations of increased interstate speed limitsThe Missouri Department of Transportation announced upcoming speed limit increases on various interstate corridor segments after a comprehensive review.KY3 · 21 Oct, 17:26
• MoDOT announces locations of increased interstate speed limitsSeveral rural interstate segments to see 75 mph limit this fall.KCTV5 · 21 Oct, 16:32

In this story: Missouri Department of Transportation · Ed Hassinger · Michael A. Turner · Missouri · Missouri State Highway Patrol

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