Missouri Delays 75 MPH Speed Limit Implementation Pending Safety Review
Missouri is delaying the implementation of a new law that would allow for 75 mph speed limits on rural highways. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is conducting a safety evaluation to determine which highways are suitable for the increased…
Kansas City, MO, August 20, 2026 —
Missouri is postponing the rollout of a new law that would permit higher speed limits of 75 miles per hour on certain rural highways. The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has initiated a comprehensive safety evaluation to identify which specific roadways are appropriate for this increased speed limit.
The evaluation process is carefully considering several critical factors. These include current traffic volume on the highways, the historical crash data associated with these routes, the specific design characteristics of the roads, and the speed limits currently in place in neighboring states. MoDOT aims to ensure that any potential increase in speed limits is supported by robust safety data and analysis.
The department anticipates that this thorough review will be concluded by the close of the current year. Until the safety evaluation is complete and specific highway sections are approved, the implementation of the 75 mph speed limit will remain on hold.
Story summarized from the original created by Julia Scammahorn on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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