Called the "lynchpin of America" because it connects Missouri's two largest cities and a majority of the country, the I-70 Bridge in Rocheport will be replaced.
It costs the Missouri Department of Transportation $6.4 million to pick up litter from the 385,000 acres along 34,000 miles of Missouri state highways.
Missouri roads that are deteriorated, congested or lack desirable safety features cost Missouri drivers a total of $8 billion dollars statewide annually.
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to begin the bridge deck removal of the northbound bridge on Route 65 over Flatt Creek next week after crews complete median crossovers.