Purpose of project:

Provide an alternative route to relieve traffic on Kinghshighway and US 63 by extending 4-lanes of Highway 72/Ridgeview Rd between US 63 and I-44.

Schedule for project/construction:

The Highway 72 Extension opened for traffic fall 2018.

Benefits of project:

Provide congestion relief along US 63 (Bishop Ave) and Kingshighway by providing a bypass for through traffic. The project is expected to improve mobility and safety city-wide.

Highway 72 Extension – Ribbon Cutting

The City of Rolla and Move Rolla TDD project team held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the new Highway 72 Extension.  Thank you to those that were able to attend!

Watch the latest drone flyover the Highway 72 Extension!

See the latest Highway 72 Extension Video, Railroad Bridge Construction – Drone Flyover

Bridging the Railroad

To see the latest drone flyover video click here