Memorial Day is widely considered to be the first big travel weekend of the summer. Unfortunately, increased travel is often associated with an uptick in poor driving decisions. Distracted driving, impaired driving, excessive speeds and not wearing...

Fresh pavement isn’t the only upgrade awaiting travelers on I‑70. MoDOT’s newly renovated Boonville rest areas have turned a routine pit stop into a modern, accessible break in a long drive.

Missouri maintains seven welcome centers, 11 rest areas and...