The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission announced it selected the KCI Construction Team as the apparent best value proposer and design-build contractor for the Improve I-70: Truck Parking project, which is part of Missouri’s larger Improve I-70 Program.

The project targets truck parking locations in Concordia, Boonville, Mineola, and Wright City.

Once completed, the expansion will add 255 truck parking spaces along the corridor, bringing the total number of available public truck parking stalls at those locations to 506.

The work also includes bathroom remodels at the Concordia and Wright City facilities, along with upgraded lighting at all four truck parking sites.

Contract negotiations are still underway. Construction is expected to begin this fall, with completion projected for late 2028.

Truck parking shortages have remained a major issue along freight corridors nationwide, including I-70 through Missouri, where parking fills quickly during evening and overnight hours.

According to the state, more than 10,000 trucks travel Missouri’s I-70 corridor daily. Officials said public truck parking locations along the route regularly operate over capacity during peak hours, while roughly 75% of private truck stops along the corridor also exceed capacity levels.

Missouri currently has nearly 2,000 privately owned truck parking spaces along the I-70 corridor in addition to the public parking locations included in the expansion project.

Funding for the work includes approximately $33 million through the federal INFRA Grant program tied to Missouri’s Improve I-70 initiative.

For drivers running across Missouri, additional legal parking capacity along I-70 could help reduce some of the nightly pressure tied to finding safe places to stop before hours of service limits run out.

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Last updated: May 14, 2026

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According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, the new spaces are already available at 24 locations across the Commonwealth. These sites include Interstate on ramps, weigh stations, and other state-owned properties that can be used quickly without waiting for long-term construction projects. For drivers dealing with packed rest areas and limited hours of service flexibility, the additions offer immediate relief in high traffic corridors.

Why These New Spaces Matter to Drivers

Finding safe and legal parking has become one of the most consistent challenges for professional drivers. Congested freight lanes, tight delivery windows, and hours of service limits often leave drivers searching late in the day with few options. PennDOT says the newly opened locations were selected to address those pressure points while allowing drivers to meet federal rest requirements without risking violations or unsafe parking.

“As a commercial driver’s license holder, I know how critical safe parking options are for the people who keep goods moving to and through Pennsylvania,” said Mike Carroll. “The Shapiro Administration is wasting no time in making good on this commitment to give them more options to meet their federal rest requirements. This is a commonsense approach to enhance safety, and the department is looking at ways to add even more spaces.”

Locations Where New Truck Parking Is Now Available

Before the end of 2025, PennDOT completed truck parking additions at the following locations:

• Interstate 99 on ramps in Bellwood, Blair County
• I-79 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Butler County
• Route 100 northbound weigh station in Chester County
• Four I-79 on ramps in Erie County
• I-81 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Franklin County
• Location off I 70 in Fulton County
• I-380 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Lackawanna County
• Location off Route 315 in Luzerne County
• Route 9404 William Penn Highway Park and Ride in Northampton County
• Location off Route 6 in Pike County
• I-81 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Schuylkill County
• Two locations off U.S. 11 in Snyder County
• I 79 southbound weigh station in Washington County
• I-83 northbound and southbound weigh stations in York County

These locations were chosen because they could be activated quickly and are already positioned along heavily traveled freight routes.

How Drivers Can Find These Parking Spots

To make the new spaces easier to locate, PennDOT added a Public Truck Parking feature to the 511PA system. Drivers can view available parking on www.511PA.com or through the 511PA mobile app. The map shows both existing truck parking and newly designated locations, with updates added as more sites open.

What Comes Next for Pennsylvania Truck Parking

The 339 spaces are only part of PennDOT’s long-term plan. The agency has stated it is continuing to evaluate additional state-owned sites and weigh stations where more parking can be added quickly. These early openings are intended to reduce immediate pressure while larger expansion projects move forward.

For drivers moving freight through Pennsylvania, the added parking means fewer last-minute decisions, less stress at the end of the day, and more opportunities to stay compliant while staying safe.

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Sunset Point sits between Black Canyon City and Cordes Junction, a stretch of highway where drivers routinely report full rest areas and limited safe places to stop. The new lot directly targets that pressure point.

What Was Added at Sunset Point

The new parking area adds 19 additional truck spaces to a rest area where capacity has consistently been strained.

“The new lot on Interstate 17 between Black Canyon City and Cordes Junction features 19 spaces at a rest area where demand is high for truck parking, as the existing 27 spaces for commercial vehicles are often at or near capacity,” ADOT said. “The $4.1 million project also added waterless vaulted toilets and covered ramadas.”

For drivers, this means more room to park legally and access basic amenities without risking violations or unsafe roadside stops.

Why ADOT Used a Different Construction Approach

To stretch funding and accelerate delivery, ADOT used a lower-cost surface design instead of traditional pavement.

“The lot was constructed with gravel supported with a grid, which costs about half as much as asphalt pavement,” ADOT said. “The surface is permeable, which maximizes the space available for parking because no water retention areas are needed.”

This approach allowed the state to add parking faster while still supporting heavy truck use, a key factor as Arizona works to close its truck parking gap.

More Truck Parking Coming Across Arizona

Sunset Point is only one piece of a larger plan. ADOT is building hundreds of new truck parking spaces at rest areas where demand is highest along Arizona’s interstate system.

The following projects are scheduled to come online next:

• I-40 Parks Rest Area, west of Flagstaff
  Reopening in spring 2026 for truck parking only, adding 21 new spaces to the 18 already in place.
• I-17 Christensen Rest Area, south of Flagstaff
  Reopening in spring 2026 for truck parking only, restoring 21 spaces.
• I-10 Burnt Wells Rest Area, west of Phoenix
  Adding 125 truck parking spaces in late 2026.
• I-40 Meteor Crater Rest Area, west of Winslow
  Adding 133 spaces in winter 2027.

These projects follow the opening of 57 new truck parking spaces at the Haviland Rest Area on I-40 west of Kingman in December.

How the Parking Locations Were Chosen

The current buildout is based on Arizona’s 2023 Statewide Truck Parking Implementation Plan, developed through public feedback and direct coordination with the trucking industry.

The plan prioritizes rest areas along Interstates 10, 17, 40, and 8 where overnight demand is highest and alternative parking options are limited. Most of the new capacity is being added at existing facilities, along with two proposed truck-only lots.

Study documents and maps outlining recommended truck parking locations are available through ADOT’s implementation plan materials here.

Why This Matters for Drivers

For drivers moving freight through Arizona, additional parking at known choke points like Sunset Point means fewer end-of-day scrambles, lower risk of hours-of-service violations, and safer rest opportunities. While the total shortage has not disappeared, each added space reduces pressure across the system.

As more of these projects open over the next two years, drivers should see incremental improvements along some of the state’s busiest freight corridors.

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has opened these spots at 24 locations across the state, including Interstate on-ramps, other Commonwealth-owned sites, and weigh stations where Pennsylvania State Police conduct motor carrier safety enforcement.

Providing safe and legal parking

This marks the first statewide expansion of designated truck parking spaces outside of traditional facility construction projects. The effort is intended to provide safe, legal options for commercial drivers to meet federal hours-of-service rest requirements, address a long-standing nationwide parking shortage, and improve overall roadway safety.

“As a commercial driver’s license holder, I know how critical safe parking options are for the people who keep goods moving to and through Pennsylvania,” said Mike Carroll, PennDOT secretary. “The Shapiro Administration is wasting no time in making good on this commitment to give them more options to meet their federal rest requirements. This is a commonsense approach to enhance safety, and the department is looking at ways to add even more spaces.”

New truck parking locations

Before the end of 2025, PennDOT added truck parking spaces at the following locations:

• Interstate 99 on-ramps in Bellwood, Blair County
• I-79 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Butler County
• Route 100 northbound weigh station in Chester County
• Four I-79 on-ramps in Erie County
• I-81 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Franklin County
• Location off I-70 in Fulton County
• I-380 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Lackawanna County
• Location off Route 315 in Luzerne County
• Location off Route 9404 in Northampton County
• Location off Route 6 in Pike County
• I-81 northbound and southbound weigh stations in Schuylkill County
• Two locations off U.S. 11 in Snyder County
• I-79 southbound weigh station in Washington County
• I-83 northbound and southbound weigh stations in York County

Parking details

PennDOT’s designated truck parking spots are located on Interstate on-ramps without sight distance or safety concerns, weigh stations used for motor carrier safety enforcement, and other appropriate locations within highway rights of way. PennDOT and Pennsylvania State Police worked together to identify sites that could be designated quickly and cost-effectively. Each location is marked with truck parking signage installed by PennDOT.

In October, PennDOT launched a Public Truck Parking option on www.511PA.com and the 511PA smartphone app. The map displays existing truck parking locations, and newly designated sites are added as they become available.

Statewide truck parking strategy

Truck parking shortages were highlighted in a 2023 study by the Pennsylvania State Transportation Advisory Committee, which recommended repurposing select state-owned surplus properties. This expansion directly responds to that recommendation.

The parking initiative also builds on additional actions outlined in the study. PennDOT has established a Truck Parking Task Force to collaborate with regional and municipal partners along high-priority freight corridors. The department continues to work with the trucking industry, local governments, and planning organizations to promote long-term parking solutions statewide.

Motorists and commercial drivers can check road conditions and parking availability by visiting www.511PA.com. The service provides traffic delay alerts, weather information, traffic speeds, and access to more than 1,200 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone app, by calling 5-1-1, or through regional alerts.

Information on Pennsylvania transportation infrastructure projects is available here.

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