SHOVEL-READY . . . AND WAITINGThe wheels are already in motion for several Ozarks transportation projects dependent on Washington's economic stimulus package.
Springfield construction crews say they could get contract and add workers as soon as President Obama signs a bill.
Expansion of Highway 60 and Highway 65 top the list.
MoDOT has identified 34 ready-to-go projects, totaling about $510 million dollars, that can be started in the coming days and weeks. Missouri will most likely get $1 billion for transportation.
MoDOT's Pete Rahn: They'll create 14,000 new jobs.
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Officials say a ceremonial signing of a half a billion dollars in "shovel-ready" projects could occur at a bridge in Tuscombia, Mo.
ALSO: Journagan Construction says they'll begin assembling materials at their local quarry minutes after Obama signs the bill.
Meanwhile, some Republican lawmakers are still questioning whether if they should accept the stimulus dollars. Rep. Jim Viebrock of the #134th District is asking constituents in his weekly newsletter if Missouri lawmakers should send the money back.
So when will it get signed???
And will some GOPs really demand the $$$hould be $ent back??
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