The expansion of Interstate 70 to six lanes total across Missouri will have a positive long-term impact on the state’s economy – so says an economics professor at the University of Central Missouri. Chris Azevedo told Missourinet that the added safety of a third lane in each direction will drive economic activity.

“The project itself will account for some economic activity, but I think it will also make the I-70 corridor a more desirable location for business activity in the future,” he said.

Azevedo also said more trucking companies may choose to use I-70 in Missouri once the third lane of traffic is open for use.

“The highway improvements reduced travel costs and shipping costs, and so it’s going to be a more desirable route to ship for businesses in Missouri as well as businesses tha

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