Missouri Among Best for Highway Quality & Cost in the Nation

It may not seem like it, but a new report shows that Missouri ranks among the top ten in the nation for highway quality and cost.

I drive in St. Louis and Kansas City a lot, and I can honestly say that the highways are not that bad to drive on. Are they perfect? No.

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However, compared to other major roads I drive on Missouri has figured out how to maintain the quality fo it highways, and the reason why it ranks 9th our of 50 for high quality control.

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The Reason Foundation released its 28th Annual Highway report and placed Missouri 9th overall. The Show-Me State ranked high in Capital & Bridge Disbursements, Maintenance, and Administration Siburstments among others.

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The state ranks 20th in traffic congestion. Apparently, these experts have not driven in Kansas City, St. Louis, or Columbia. All three can be a nightmare, especially if there is an event going on, like a professional game or concert. What a nightmare driving can be!

Overall, nice job, Missouri Department of Transportation—keep up the great work! Want to know how Illinois did? Well, not that great. The Land of Lincoln ranks 36th out of 50 for highway quality.

Ouch.

The number one ranked state? North Carolina.

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Read on to explore the cost of gas over time and rediscover just how much a gallon was when you first started driving.

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