Hello, my name is Austin Stidham. My family has owned Lee's Tire Company based in Columbia, MO., for over fifty years. I am reaching out today regarding MODOT's proposal to permanently close the exit ramp on I-70 exiting to the Business Loop. This proposal will cripple/ break local businesses. I have started building a coalition of business owners and Columbians to fight this plan. I hope this petition gathers enough signatures to stop this proposal to save local small businesses from collapse. We need to reach 2000 signatures to get started.