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Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Dave Nichols was selected Tuesday by the State Highways and Transportation Commission, which oversees the department.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  David Nichols, chief engineer, will serve as interim director for at least one year

Wednesday, February 20, 2013  Missouri transportation has been funded by a tax on motor fuel, but fuel consumption is going down.

Monday, January 23, 2012  The head of the Missouri Department of Transportation says it wouldn't take a public vote to rebuild Interstate 70 using tolls.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Will MoDOT get it's wish? Interstate 70 could become a toll road if it does.

Thursday, November 10, 2011  The head of the Missouri Department of Transportation says they'll propose turning Interstate 70 into a toll road.

Wednesday, June 08, 2011  The State Highways and Transportation Commission will take up a proposal Wednesday to reduce MODoT's staffing, facilities and equipment.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011  A new plan for reorganization of the Missouri Department of Transportation will eliminate 1,200 state transportation jobs and three of the ten regional MoDOT districts.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  UPDATE: Wednesday 2:05 p.m.: MoDOT official says current Amtrak route through Jefferson City not well suited for high-speed rail.

Monday, March 28, 2011  MoDOT’s director announced that the state is nearing a crisis in highway funding, and may have to turn away federal dollars, unless it comes up with more of its own money for roads.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission didn’t have to go far to find Kevin Keith.

Thursday, November 04, 2010  The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission has selected Kevin Keith as Director of the Missouri Department of Transportation.