From KMIZ:
Right now $250 million worth of highway projects in the state are on hold and there is no start date in site.
The Missouri Department of Transportation said because federal money is uncertain right now, leaders are not moving forward with bids scheduled for tomorrow.
A spokesperson for MoDot says not accepting bids is NOT common and something they were hoping it wouldn’t come to. There are about 60 projects that were up for bid Friday. MoDot says these projects won’t be canceled just delayed, until Congress makes a decision.
Last year Congress passed a highway bill that has one fourth less funding than the previous highway program. This week the US Senate was able to boost funding, but the House and Senate are still working on an exact amount.
If Congress fails to act soon MoDot says it will have to evaluate if it can afford to go forward with projects due for bid in March, April and even May.
We’re told if there are any highway projects that need immediate attention, MoDot will address those.
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