Dear Editor:
I would like to address the lack of a median barrier along U.S. 54 from Holt's Summit to Jefferson City.
I realize MoDOT has priorities but when lives are lost and hazardous materials escape, it is time to rethink priorities.
We have tried for years to get ramps on the north side of the first overpass to the Holt's Summit community.
I believe those ramps would have aided in getting emergency vehicles to the area more quickly.
More importantly, the barrier we need from Jefferson City to Holt's Summit would probably have saved the lives of those youngsters.
Saying people have to drive safer is a rather stupid statement. The terrain in the area of the curve is such that any loss of control takes you across the median into oncoming traffic.
There is a cable barrier along U.S. 63 from Columbia to Jefferson City. Why is there none from Jefferson City through Holt's Summit?
I agree that bridges are important for safety; Missouri has many of them.
I think MoDOT 's work along I-70 placing barriers to prevent median crossovers is commendable.
I am merely asking why our community is always being treated by MoDOT as an ugly step-sister.
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