New Mississippi River New Mississippi River Bridge Bridge

EWGCOG PresentationEWGCOG PresentationJanuary 8, 2007

Original MRB Project Components

Relocated I-70Relocated I-70(Including new river bridge, (Including new river bridge, Missouri interchange and new Missouri interchange and new alignment in Illinois)alignment in Illinois)

Relocated IL 3Relocated IL 3

I-64 ConnectorI-64 Connector

Tri-Level Interchange Tri-Level Interchange ReconstructionReconstruction(I-55/64/70 Interchange in (I-55/64/70 Interchange in East St. LouisEast St. Louis))

Reconstruction of Poplar Reconstruction of Poplar Street Bridge ApproachesStreet Bridge Approaches

Re-Evaluated MRB Project Components

Relocated I-70(Including new river bridge, Missouri interchange and new alignment in Illinois)

Relocated I-70 Overall Plan

Illinois/Missouri Cost BreakdownIllinois/Missouri Cost Breakdown

100% MO 50%IL/50%MO 100% IL

MO North Interchange

MO Approach

Cable-Stayed Main Span

IL Approach IL Roadways

Total Cost

IL Cost $0 $0 $171 $131 $223 $525

MO Cost $166 $48 $171 $0 $0 $385

Total Costs $166 $48 $342 $131 $224 $910*

*Assuming construction starts in Spring 2007 and is completed by 2013

Illinois/Missouri Cost BreakdownIllinois/Missouri Cost Breakdown

$910* million Relocated I-70 Project Cost - $239 million Federal Funds $671 million shortfall for Relocated 70 Project

IL portion - $361 million MO portion - $310 million

*Assuming construction starts in Spring 2007 and is completed by 2013

Affordable AlternativeAffordable Alternative

Need an affordable solution One that increases interstate capacity in

the downtown area And can be built within the same

timeframe as Relocated I-70

Martin Luther King Bridge Martin Luther King Bridge CouplerCoupler

CONCEPTUAL

Martin Luther King Bridge Coupler Overall View

Martin Luther King Bridge Martin Luther King Bridge Coupler (MO Approach)Coupler (MO Approach)

Martin Luther King Bridge Coupler

MO Approach Details

Martin Luther King Bridge Martin Luther King Bridge CouplerCoupler

Based on a conceptual review and an assumed start date of 2011, the cost estimate is $410 million to $450 million

New 4-12’ lane parallel bridge Provide 3-12’ lanes on existing MLK Bridge Direct ramps to existing I-70 in MO Direct ramps to existing I-55/70 near M.L.

King Drive in East St. Louis

Martin Luther King Bridge Martin Luther King Bridge Coupler - AdvantagesCoupler - Advantages

Could be completed in the same timeframe as Relocated I-70

No tolls Removes I-70 from the Poplar Street Bridge Expected to redistribute regional traffic and

improve access to downtown St. Louis New 4-lane bridge

Martin Luther King Bridge Martin Luther King Bridge Coupler – Funding SourcesCoupler – Funding Sources

$410 to $450 million * Total Cost

$164 million Federal T-bill (IL)

$ 75 million Federal T-bill (MO)

$ 50 million State of Missouri

$121 to $161 million State of Illinois*Assuming construction starts in 2011

Why This Alternative Now?Why This Alternative Now?

The original Mississippi River Bridge project is a comprehensive, regional improvement. If unaffordable, T-bill funding is in jeopardy .

The Martin Luther King Bridge Coupler is an affordable alternative to be considered.

Next StepsNext Steps

Coordinate support of FHWA, MoDOT, City of St. Louis, E. St. Louis and other local agencies

Begin the Environmental Impact Statement process

Illinois MRB Project FundingIllinois MRB Project Funding

Included in the District 8 portion of the FY 2007-2012 Proposed Highway Improvement Program are the following projects for the MRB project. This funding is a combination of federal and state funds.

FY 2007 - 2012

Related Roads for MRB Project Funded Contingent* Funding

Totals

New River Bridge & Relocated I-70 (includes Railroad Relocations)

$286,355,000 $88,000,000 $374,355,000

*Contingent funding refers to the need for additional federal funds in order to complete these portions of the project.

Illinois MRB Project FundingIllinois MRB Project Funding

FY 2007 - 2012

Related Roads for MRB Project Funded Contingent* Funding

Totals

Tri-Level (I-55/64/70) Interchange Reconstruction (includes I-64 Connector & Relocated IL 3)

$15,900,000 $214,820,000 $230,720,000

*Contingent funding refers to the need for additional federal funds in order to complete these portions of the project.

Included in the District 8 portion of the FY 2007-2012 Proposed Highway Improvement Program are the following projects for the MRB project. This funding is a combination of federal and state funds.

District 8 has $924 million out of $10.4 billion of projects listed in IDOT’s FY 2007-2012 Proposed Highway Improvement Program.

These projects are funded using a combination of state and federal funds.

Revenue streams can be any one or combination of the following items:

Illinois motor fuel tax, Illinois motor vehicle registration, Illinois special capital funds and federal discretionary or formula funds.

Illinois MRB Project FundingIllinois MRB Project Funding

Federal MRB Project FundingFederal MRB Project FundingListed below is a brief description of each SAFETEA-LU earmark for the MRB Project. SAFETEA-LU Legislation for Illinois:National & Regional Significant funds $150 mil#10 Mississippi River Bridge and related roadsTransportation Improvements funds $ 14 mil#145 Construct new Mississippi River Bridge and related roads in the vicinity of East St. Louis

SAFETEA-LU Legislation for Missouri:Highway Bridge Program funds $ 50 mil total

(= 12.5 mil per year for 4 years)

(iv) to the State of Missouri for construction of a structure over the Mississippi River to connect the City of St. Louis, Missouri to the State of IllinoisTransportation Improvements funds $ 25 mil#211 Mississippi River Bridge St. Louis, Missouri

QUESTIONS?