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Click on the map above, or
here
to view the full-sized project map.
(~675k pdf)
In 2001, Illinois and Missouri
received approval for a new
Mississippi River Bridge and
associated roadways as shown on the
map above. The components of the
project are:
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Relocated I-70
in Illinois, north of its
current location
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A new, 8-lane,
I-70 Mississippi River Bridge
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An interchange
in Missouri with existing I-70
near Cass Avenue
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An improved
I-55/64/70 Tri-Level Interchange
in East St. Louis
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A connection
between the existing I-55/64/70
Interchange and the relocation
of I-70 called the I-64
Connector
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Improvements to
ramps at the west side of the
existing I-55/64/70 Poplar
Street Bridge in Missouri
The two states lacked sufficient
funding to construct all components
of the project at the same time. The
estimated cost of the Ultimate
Project Concept is between $1.8
billion and $2.2 billion. The scope
of work announced on February 28,
2008 is the first phase of the
project. This phase is
operationally independent since it
can be funded and built to function
as a viable transportation facility.
See the
Proposed
Initial Phase for
details.
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