/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Thu, 02 May 2024 22:50:33 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/46314 46314 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 02 May 2024 13:40:01 +0000 Cooper County Route HH reopens at Brush Creek Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 13:40 Bridge replacement project closed the bridge Feb. 19 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The new Brush Creek Bridge is now open on Cooper County Route HH. Contractors closed the old Brush Creek Bridge, built in 1957 west of Pilot Grove, on Feb. 19 in order to replace the one-lane bridge, poor-condition bridge with a new wider, safer bridge that is striped for two-way traffic. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $764, 119.69 contract to Widel, Inc. to complete the project. The contractor was able to complete the project on schedule, but roadway flooding delayed the reopening. Crews opened the new bridge to all traffic today, Thursday, May 2, 2024. For more information, visit the project’s webpage at https://www.modot.org/route-hh-brush-creek-bridge-replacement-cooper-county. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.   For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:36 https://www.modot.org/node/46313 46313 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 02 May 2024 13:20:01 +0000 MoDOT to host public meeting regarding intersection/sidewalk improvements in Blue Springs, May 16 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 13:20 REMINDER: Public meeting will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 at Blue Springs City Hall. JACKSON COUNTY – MoDOT Kansas City, as part of a cost share project with the City of Blue Springs, will host a public meeting regarding intersection and sidewalk improvements on Missouri Route 7 from Shaw Parkway to U.S. 40. The meeting will take place from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 in the lobby of Blue Springs City Hall, located at 903 W Main St, Blue Springs, MO 64015. The project will include turn lane additions on Mock Ave. at MO 7, ADA upgrades to existing sidewalks and construction of sidewalks on the east side of MO 7 through the entire project area. Please note that this is an open house style meeting, and NO formal presentations will be made. Those interested can attend the meeting anytime between the advertised hours to ask questions, learn more about the project, and leave comments. There will also be an option to leave comments online beginning at 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 16 until 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 30. The online commenting period will be available on the project webpage, visit Missouri Route 7 Intersection and Sidewalk/ADA Improvements in Jackson | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). For those unable to attend the meeting or access the project information online, project materials are available by request at the MoDOT district office located at 600 NE Colbern Rd. in Lee’s Summit, MO. Customers may contact Project Manager Jodie Puhr at jodie.puhr@modot.mo.gov. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity.  MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:10 https://www.modot.org/node/46312 46312 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 02 May 2024 11:30:01 +0000 UPDATED: Upcoming closures for Buck O'Neil Bridge work, May 3-7 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 11:30 JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will make the following closures and traffic pattern changes.  UPDATED: Friday, May 3 Crews will close the right lane of NB I-35 at 12th St. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Friday, May 3 RESCHEDULED for Monday, May 6 – Tuesday, May 7 Crews will close NB I-35 at I-670 from 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7 Crews will close the ramp from WB I-670  to NB I-35 from 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7 Crews will close the ramp from 12th Street to NB I-35 from 7 p.m. on Monday, May 6 until 5 a.m. on Tuesday, May 7 RAMP CLOSURE: NOW through May 31 The ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35 will be closed for repair and rehabilitation as part of the Buck O'Neil Bridge project. The current Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge is a triple arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 169 over the Missouri River and serves as a key regional connection between downtown Kansas City and communities north of the river. While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected service life.  #BuckBridge Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Thu, 05/02/2024 - 06:22 https://www.modot.org/node/46311 46311 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 02 May 2024 10:40:01 +0000 NB I-55 in Cape Girardeau County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:40 SIKESTON—Northbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.   This section of the roadway is located from mile marker 93 to mile marker 94 near Cape Girardeau, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Sunday, May 19 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.  The work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near these areas.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.                                                                                                                 ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:36 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1975 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1975 Thu, 02 May 2024 10:28:04 +0000 House Democrats spoke to the media and took questions after the chamber ended its work for the week: https://www.modot.org/node/46310 46310 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 02 May 2024 10:10:01 +0000 Resurfacing on Route 28 moving to Owensville Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 10:10 Updated schedule has crews working east toward U.S. Route 50 next week JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Construction crews resurfacing Missouri Route 28 across Gasconade, Maries, and Osage counties are preparing to move to the next segment: Owensville to Rosebud.   The first segment of work, which began outside of Owensville progressing west to U.S. Route 63, is expected to wrap up this week. The next segment will resurface from the city of Owensville east to U.S. Route 50.    Construction crews will begin the pavement improvements in Owensville on May 6, weather permitting. While within city limits, they will be working nighttime hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday through Friday. As crews progress east, outside the city limits of Owensville, they will transition to daytime hours Monday through Friday. All work is taking place under single-lane closures with a flagger and pilot car directing motorists through the work zone.   All work is weather-dependent, and schedules are subject to change.   The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $6,501,051.64 contract to Capital Paving and Construction for this work and pavement improvements on two other routes (including Gasconade County Route EE), all of which is anticipated to be completed by Nov. 1, 2024.  MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.    For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:   Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram     Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down   ### Districts Involved Central Published On Thu, 05/02/2024 - 05:02 https://www.modot.org/node/46309 46309 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 02 May 2024 08:50:01 +0000 Upcoming bridge rehabilitation work on NB US-65 bridge over Muddy Creek, May 6 - Fall 2024 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:50 PETTIS COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing a bridge rehabilitation project on the northbound bridge of U.S. Highway 65 over Muddy Creek beginning Mon., May 6. In the first phase, crews will build crossover lanes to divert future traffic from the northbound to the southbound lanes. The construction of these crossover lanes will result in intermittent lane closures in the northbound and southbound lanes. In the next phase, crews will close the northbound bridge and divert northbound traffic to the southbound lanes via the crossover – reducing both northbound and southbound traffic to one lane each. The northbound bridge will be closed for the remainder of the project. Work on the bridge will include a bridge deck replacement and superstructure work. The project is expected to be completed in Fall 2024. All work is weather permitting. Learn more about the project at U.S. Route 65 Bridge Rehabilitation in Pettis | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org) Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on Twitter, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity.  MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Thu, 05/02/2024 - 03:43 https://www.modot.org/node/46308 46308 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 02 May 2024 08:10:01 +0000 U.S. Bus 60 in Stoddard County Reduced for Culvert Replacement Visitor (not verified) Thu, 05/02/2024 - 08:10 SIKESTON—U.S. Business Route 60 in Stoddard County will be reduced as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.   This section of roadway is located from Cooper Street to One Mile Road in Dexter, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Sunday, 5 and Monday, May 6 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.    The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.     ###    facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Thu, 05/02/2024 - 03:04 https://www.modot.org/node/46257 46257 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 01 May 2024 16:20:01 +0000 REMINDER: Lane closures on NB/SB I-435 for bridge rehab on the twin bridges over Raytown Rd. Visitor (not verified) Wed, 05/01/2024 - 16:20 Access to stadiums from NB I-435 may be impacted. Overnight pavement repair on NB I-435, May 3-4. JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will continue bridge rehabilitation on the twin bridges on I-435 over Raytown Road. The following traffic configuration is in place. NB I-435 will have a two-lane closure before Raytown Rd. from April 24 through mid-Aug. 2024 NEW: 8 p.m. on May 3 until 8 a.m. on May 4 (approximately) scheduled double lane closure for NB I-435 from just before Raytown Rd. and just past Stadium Dr. for pavement repair (evening/overnight). This will not be a complete closure and one lane will remain open on NB I-435. This work is weather dependent. SB I-435 will have a single lane closure over Raytown Rd. from NOW through Dec. 2024 Reminders for motorists traveling to Kauffman Stadium: Motorists traveling to Kauffman Stadium will need to plan ahead, leave early and be vigilant of work in the area. Access to gates 5, 6, and 7 from I-435 north may be impacted. Additional reminders will be shared on MoDOT KC social media channels and email alerts through the MoDOT E-Update system throughout construction. Reminders for work at NB I-435 and Raytown Road/Stadium Dr. Exit Ramp from NB I-435 to Raytown Road/Stadium Dr. will remain open. Two lanes will remain open at all times. I-435 traffic will be diverted onto the Raytown Rd./Stadium Dr. exit ramp and then back to I-435 via a temporary roadway between the ramp and NB I-435, in order to keep two lanes open at all times on NB I-435 Crews are working to finish NB I-435 construction ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs first preseason game. Reminders for work at SB I-435 and Raytown Road/Stadium Dr. Two lanes will remain open at all times. All three lanes will be open before the SB I-435 and Raytown Road/Stadium Rd. entrance ramp. SB I-435 construction will continue through Dec. 2024 In the coming months, motorists may notice traffic impacts on SB I-435 near the I-70 interchange and the NB I-435 traffic just north of Sni-A-Bar Rd as crews work to rehab the twin bridges. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 05/01/2024 - 11:13 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1970 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1970 Wed, 01 May 2024 15:56:43 +0000 The latest inductee into the Hall of Famous Missourians is Norm Stewart, a man whose name is synonymous with Mizzou basketball.  Norman Eugene “Norm” Stewart coached the University of Missouri basketball team for over three decades.  He played at Mizzou from 1952-1956 before briefly pursuing professional baseball and basketball and coaching at the University of … Continue reading "VIDEO: Norm Stewart Inducted into Hall of Famous Missourians" https://www.modot.org/node/46255 46255 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 01 May 2024 14:20:01 +0000 Route Z in Dunklin County Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Wed, 05/01/2024 - 14:20 SIKESTON- Route Z in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.  This section of roadway is located from U.S. Highway 412 to County Road 512 near Kennett, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, May 2 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.    The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.     ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 05/01/2024 - 09:14 https://www.modot.org/node/46254 46254 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 01 May 2024 13:50:01 +0000 Grant Opportunity Available for Law Enforcement Officials Visitor (not verified) Wed, 05/01/2024 - 13:50 SIKESTON – The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering a grant opportunity to local law enforcement agencies beginning May 1. Regional grant funding will be used to cover the cost of requested equipment that will help reduce the number of fatalities and serious injuries on roadways. Agencies must provide justification on how the equipment will help make Missouri’s roads safer. The items this grant normally awards out include: flashlights, medical trauma kits, portable breathalyzer tests, rain jackets, road flare kits, safety vests, Stalker radars, tint meters, and traffic cones. Application submissions will be accepted May 1- June 16. Awards are based on the following criteria: Items received from this grant in the last several years Involvement with the Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety Participation in the enforcement campaigns with MoDOT Highway Safety Division Proposed impact of the request on reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries Traffic data and statistics Interested agencies may fill out the application by visiting our website at www.savemolives.com/se. For further inquiries, please contact Ashley Metelski, Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety Representative at (573) 472-5885 or ashley.metelski@modot.mo.gov ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 05/01/2024 - 08:46 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-62500-grants-licking-green-city 256701 at https://dnr.mo.gov Wed, 01 May 2024 10:14:59 +0000 Department of Natural Resources awards $62,500 grants to Licking and Green City Karen Kremer Wed, 05/01/2024 - 10:14 Release Date Thursday, May 2, 2024 Both cities will evaluate their wastewater systemsJEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 2, 2024 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $62,500 Clean Water Engineering Report Grants to the cities of Licking and Green City. Both communities will use the funding to evaluate their public wastewater systems.The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs for evaluating water and wastewater system improvements. Both Licking and Green City will use their grants to identify wastewater system improvements needed to continue reliable service, meet permit requirements and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes. Licking’s facility plan should be complete in September 2025, while Green City’s plan should be complete in October 2025.“Infrastructure such as wastewater systems are crucial to every community,” said Dru Buntin, director of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. “Through this grant, we can help qualified cities like Licking and Green City identify the changes needed to maintain and improve their wastewater systems, which in turn helps protect public and environmental health, and improve the quality of life for Missourians.”The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/business-industry-other-entities/financial-opportunities/financial-assistance-center. Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/c4fec10a-6f3c-4c47-9a78-b8f1125b3263 http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/c4fec10a-6f3c-4c47-9a78-b8f1125b3263 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 Saturday’s memorial service will honor four officers whose names have been added to Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial’s Wall of Honor https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1966 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1966 Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:49:11 +0000 House Republicans media conference calling for passage of initiative petition reform as the end of the 2024 session nears: