/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:20:46 +0000 en-us https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/2509 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=2509 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:35:29 +0000 Representatives Colin Wellenkamp, Scott Miller, Mike Costlow, and George Hruza spoke about House Bill 3362 and House Bill 3364, legislation dealing with utilities, water protections, and the rapid growth of data centers in Missouri as AI infrastructure build-out continues. https://www.modot.org/node/84032 84032 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:20:02 +0000 Carroll County U.S. Route 24 lane closure begins tomorrow Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 16:20 St. Joseph, Mo. – Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be clearing brush alongside U.S. Route 24 in Carroll County tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27. Traffic Impacts: U.S. Route 24 will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers from Missouri Route 139 to Missouri Route 41, Feb. 26-27, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists may experience delays. For updated roadway conditions, check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down, and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### http://traveler.modot.org/map/ Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 09:19 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/84031 84031 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:18:44 +0000 EPG/MUTCD Workshops keith.jennings Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:18 The 11th Edition of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) was released by the FHWA in December 2023.  A large team of MoDOT staff worked with Kimley-Horn for 18 months to update content in the EPG related to the MUTCD. All content related to the update was published by the FHWA deadline of January 18, 2026. From March 31 to April 16, MoDOT will host six workshops via Microsoft Teams to explain the changes made to the EPG 616, 620, and 900 sections related to MUTCD content. Each workshop will cover different topics, and you may sign up for all the workshops that you are interested in attending.    These workshops are not required. However, they are highly encouraged, especially if you are working with these sections in your day-to-day work.    To register, please follow the link below. Note that each workshop will need to be signed up for individually.   https://www.modot.org/epgmutcd-workshops Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 15:21 https://www.modot.org/node/84030 84030 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:50:02 +0000 St. Louis Work Zones Feb. 26-March 4 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:50 ST. LOUIS – Jefferson County drivers who travel Route 67 and I-55 should be aware of two closures Thursday and Friday nights. On Thursday, Feb. 26 from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., the southbound ramp of Route 67 to northbound I-55 will be closed. On Friday, Feb. 27 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., southbound I-55 will be closed at Route M.  Signs will direct motorists through each of the two closures. Drivers in St. Charles County who use I-70 overnight should consider alternate routes or allow extra time as crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange on Tuesday, March 3 from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. For more on roadway closures due to construction, additional work zone information, and real-time roadway weather conditions, go to  http://traveler.modot.org/map.  For real-time traffic, visit www.gatewayguide.com. Motorists should be aware of the following ongoing closures: I-55, St. Louis City, one southbound lane closed from I-44 to north of Bates and two southbound lanes closed north of Bates to north of Weber through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City and County, one northbound lane closed from north of Reavis Barracks to north of Bayless and two northbound lanes closed from north of Bayless to Virginia through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the Virginia on ramp to southbound I-55 is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Loughborough and the Loughborough on-ramp to southbound will be closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Lafayette/Truman to southbound is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Germania to northbound is closed through early 2026. I-270, St. Louis County, westbound exit ramp to Riverview Drive closed. I-270, St. Louis County, on-ramp from Riverview Drive to westbound I-270 closed. Route 67, St. Louis County, northbound and southbound Route 67 loop ramps to Route D closed. Route D westbound and eastbound loop ramps to Route 67 closed. Route 67, St. Louis County, one northbound and one southbound lane closed at Route D. Route 67, St. Louis County, one northbound lane closed from Patterson to St. Ferdinand. Route AB, St. Louis County, one eastbound and westbound lane closed under I-270. Route N, St. Louis County, one lane closed southbound from south of I-70 to Augusta. Route N, St. Louis County, one lane permanently closed northbound from Route 115 to Bermuda. Route N, St. Louis County, one northbound lane closed from Signal Hill Dr. to Bernhardt Ave. I-64, St. Charles County, North Outer Road/Technology Drive bridge closed through spring 2026. I-55, Jefferson County, three left turn lanes closed at McNutt under the interstate. Traffic will move to the outside lanes. Drivers will be able to make a left turn onto the interstate ramp. I-55, Jefferson County, starting at 7 a.m. February 24, one southbound lane closed between Route 141 and Meramec Bottom until 2027. Route 67, Jefferson County, one southbound lane closed at I-55. Route Z, Jefferson County, three middle lanes closed in the center of Route Z. All traffic is pushed to the outside lanes. Please see the list of daily road closures, weather permitting: Thursday, February 26 I-44, St. Louis City, 3 a.m. to 2 p.m., two lanes closed westbound from Grand to Kingshighway. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Lutheran South to Suson Hills. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Pointe Drive an Des Peres. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Sam’s Dr. and Barrett Station Rd. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Weidman Rd. and Knollhaven Rd. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane of the eastbound north outer road closed east of Route W at Foristell. Flaggers will direct motorists through the construction area. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoekel Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. Route 61, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Route A and I-70. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.., two eastbound lanes closed from Mel Wetter Pkwy to eastbound Route 370 exit to Route 141. Route 370, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 67, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., southbound Route 67 to northbound I-55 ramp closed. Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection. Friday, February 27 I-44, St. Louis City, 3 a.m. to 2 p.m., two lanes closed westbound from Grand to Kingshighway. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Lutheran South to Suson Hills. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Pointe Drive and Des Peres. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Sam’s Dr. and Barrett Station Rd. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Weidman Rd. and Knollhaven Rd. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane of the eastbound north outer road closed east of Route W at Foristell. Flaggers will direct motorists through the construction area. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoekel Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. Route 61, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Route A and I-70. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.., two eastbound lanes closed from Mel Wetter Pkwy to eastbound Route 370 exit to Route 141. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., two westbound lanes closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 370, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141. I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., southbound I-55 closed at Route M. Detours will be in place. Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection. Saturday, February 28 Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., one westbound lane closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Sunday, March 1 There are no scheduled closures.  Monday, March 2 I-44, St. Louis City, 3 a.m. to 2 p.m., two lanes closed westbound from Grand to Kingshighway. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Lutheran South to Suson Hills. Route 30, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and I-270. Route 30, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and Weber Hill. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Weidman Rd. and Knollhaven Rd. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound from I-270 tp Ferguson. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., the westbound ramp to I-64 westbound closed. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoeckel Parkway. Route 370, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two east bound lanes closed from Mel Wetter Pkwy overpass to eastbound Route 370 exit to Route 141. Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection. Tuesday, March 3 I-44, St. Louis City, 3 a.m. to 2 p.m., two westbound lanes closed from Jamieson to Shrewsbury. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Lutheran South to Suson Hills. Route 30, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and I-270. Route 30, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and Weber Hill. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Weidman Rd. and Knollhaven Rd. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound from I-270 to Ferguson Ln. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoekel Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., all eastbound lanes closed at the I-70/I-64/Route 61 interchange. Detours will be in place. Route 94, St. Charles County, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m., on ramp from Route 94 to eastbound Route 370 closed. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two east bound lanes closed from Mel Wetter Pkwy overpass to eastbound Route 370 exit to Route 141. Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection.  Wednesday, March 4 I-44, St. Louis City, 3 a.m. to 2 p.m., two westbound lanes closed from Jamieson to Shrewsbury. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Lutheran South to Suson Hills. Route 30, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and I-270. Route 30, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and Weber Hill. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Weidman Rd. and Knollhaven Rd. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound from I-270 to Ferguson Ln. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoekel Parkway. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 370, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two east bound lanes closed from Mel Wetter Pkwy overpass to eastbound Route 370 exit to Route 141. Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection. ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 05:43 Charlene Goston Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@modot.mo.govPhone: (314) 624-3765 https://dese.mo.gov/missouri-implement-waitlist-child-care-assistance-amid-record-demand 33246 at https://dese.mo.gov Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:06:55 +0000 Missouri to Implement Waitlist for Child Care Assistance Amid Record Demand Nicholas Luebrecht Wed, 02/25/2026 - 12:06 Read more about Missouri to Implement Waitlist for Child Care Assistance Amid Record Demand JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) Office of Childhood (OOC) announces it will implement a waitlist for Missouri’s Child Care Subsidy Program beginning March 1, 2026, due to the increased growth of families who qualify. https://www.modot.org/node/84029 84029 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:50:01 +0000 North Outer Road 70 to close at Cedar Creek in mid-March Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:50 Project Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – To replace two bridges on Interstate 70 near mile marker 136.6, a portion of the north outer road will close at the Boone/Callaway County line beginning in mid-March. The closure is expected to be in place for 10 months, though January 2027.  On March 9, crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close North Outer Road 70 at Cedar Creek, west of Callaway County Route J. There will be no designated detour, but signs located well ahead of the closure will alert motorists to use an alternate route.   This closure is necessary to replace the I-70 bridges over Cedar Creek. Crews will first replace the westbound structure, shifting westbound I-70 traffic onto the north outer road. Then crews will replace the eastbound bridge, shifting eastbound I-70 traffic onto the newly reconstructed westbound bridge. These bridge replacements are anticipated to be completed in January 2027.   All work is weather-permitting and schedules are subject to change.   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.    This work is part of the first project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program, Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City, which will add a third lane of travel in each direction to the 20-mile stretch of I-70 between Columbia) and Kingdom City. This $405 million fixed-cost contract includes new pavement on all three lanes of I-70 and will also make interchange improvements to the I-70 interchanges at U.S. Route 63 and U.S. Route 54.   Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and governor provides, $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.  For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 04:47 Links to related information Project Webpage AJ Shurr Senior Communications Specialist Central District Email: cdcr@modot.mo.govPhone: (573) 522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/84028 84028 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:40:01 +0000 Various lane closures on SB U.S. 71 in Jackson County for Guardrail Repairs, TOMORROW Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 11:40 85th Street and Hickman Mills JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting various lane closures on U.S. 71 southbound at 85th Street and Hickman Mills for guardrail repair work beginning TOMORROW, Thurs., Feb. 26 at approx. 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. 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 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, 02/25/2026 - 04:33 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/84027 84027 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:50:01 +0000 Public Meeting to be Held for MO 47/I-70 Interchange Improvements Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:50 Included in the Improve I-70 Program: Warrenton to Wentzville Project HANNIBAL – The public is invited to an informational meeting to learn about the Missouri Route 47 bridge replacement over Interstate 70 and interchange improvements in Warrenton.  The public meeting is planned for Monday, March 16, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Warrenton High School Commons Area located at 803 Pinckney St. Warrenton, MO 63383 Details about the project, including a project schedule and construction phasing, will be shared at the meeting through displays and discussions with Missouri Department of Transportation engineers and the Improve I-70 Alliance contractor team of Emery Sapp and Sons, Clarkson Construction, HNTB, and Bartlett and West. The meeting is open-house style, so there will be no formal presentation; attendees can attend anytime between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Weather permitting, bridge construction is expected to start in late March / early April .  All displays and information provided at the public meeting will be posted on the project web page by March 16: Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville Public Involvement | Missouri Department of Transportation. Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit  http://www.modot.org/improvei70. People with disabilities who require special services or other reasonable accommodations at the public meeting should notify Project Communications Coordinator Lairyn McGregor at 816-607-2152 by Friday, March 6, so arrangements for those services can be made. For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 03:49 https://www.modot.org/node/84025 84025 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:30:01 +0000 MoDOT closes EB Interstate 70 lanes overnight March 3 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:30 ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange Tuesday, March 3 for bridge work. All work is weather permitting.   All eastbound I-70 lanes will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Tuesday, March 3.  Detours will be in place for eastbound I-70 and southbound U.S. Route 61: Eastbound I-70 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit number 210A) and then detour using the eastbound I-70 left exit ramp to access eastbound I-70. Southbound Route 61 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to westbound I-70 and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 or eastbound on I-64. Eastbound I-70 traffic exiting to northbound Route 61 will take the eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit 210A), detour to eastbound I-70 using the I-70 left exit ramp, turn around at the Route A interchange (exit number 211), and exit to northbound Route 61 (exit 210B). Westbound I-70 traffic exiting to eastbound I-64 will detour and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 and exit to eastbound I-64 (exit 210A). This work is part of the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project covering the eastern portion of I-70. It was awarded in November 2024. Construction is tentatively set to take place 2025-2028. Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville.   For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.     # # # Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 03:28 Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@mdoot.mo.govPhone: (314) 648-9783 https://www.modot.org/node/84026 84026 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 10:30:01 +0000 Flagging Operations on Rt. 10 in Ray County for Pavement Repair, March 2 - May 15 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 10:30 RAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting lane closures on Missouri Route 10 from east of Rt. C in Ray County to Rt. FF in Carroll County for pavement repair and resurfacing operations. Work will take place from approximately 7 a.m. until 7 p.m., Monday – Friday, starting Monday, March 2 until Friday, May 15. Crews will utilize a flagging operation throughout this project. Motorists may experience delays. 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 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 MoDOT E-Updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 03:21 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/84023 84023 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:20:01 +0000 TOMORROW: MoDOT KC to host Public Meeting #1 for I-29/35 Bridge Replacements, Feb. 26 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:20 Project I-29/I-35 Viaduct Bridges Replacement Project in Jackson and Clay Counties TOMORROW: JACKSON/CLAY COUNTIES - The Missouri Department of Transportation Kansas City (MoDOT KC) will hold an open house style public meeting for the I-29/35 bridge replacements. The project study area includes Interstate 29/35 in the Kansas City metropolitan area in Clay County/North Kansas City and Jackson County/Kansas City to the north and south of the Bond Bridge. The meeting will be held on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4-6 p.m. at North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department at 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116. The meeting will provide the opportunity for attendees to ask questions, learn more about the project, and leave a comment.  The meeting will be an open house meeting with no formal presentation. Additionally, beginning at 4 p.m. on Feb. 26 a self-guided virtual presentation will be available on the project webpage at I-29/I-35 Viaduct Bridges Replacement Project in Jackson and Clay Counties | Missouri Department of Transportation. The online survey will close on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4 p.m. MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you require translation services or need special assistance for the meeting, please contact the team by Monday, February 16, at kccr@modot.mo.gov. 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 Thankam Mathew at thankam.mathew@modot.mo.gov. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. 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 work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 02/25/2026 - 01:18 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/84024 84024 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 25 Feb 2026 08:20:01 +0000 Route M in Scott County Reduced for Approach Work Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/25/2026 - 08:20 Sikeston-Route M in Scott County will be reduced to one lane as contractor crews perform approach work.   This section of the roadway is located from Outer Road and Melrose Street in Scott City, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 16 through Tuesday, April 14 from 6 a.m. to 5 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 Resident Engineer Kevin Plott at (573) 472-9034, 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, 02/25/2026 - 01:14 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/gus-barnes-selected-february-2026-missouri-department-natural-resources-team-member-month 300611 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 24 Feb 2026 10:30:58 +0000 Gus Barnes selected as February 2026 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month Karen Kremer Tue, 02/24/2026 - 10:30 Release Date Tuesday, February 24, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 24, 2026 – Gus Barnes, procurement supervisor with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Division of Administrative Support, is the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Team Member of the Month for February 2026. He was selected for his service to the department and for his contributions while serving in the department’s General Services Program.Barnes is responsible for managing the processes related to the procurement of goods and services needed for department operations. Examples include purchasing fleet vehicles, managing building leases and overseeing deployment and use of purchasing cards across the department’s workforce.In addition to his usual duties, Barnes has been an active collaborator during the planning and design phases of the future department office space project at the former International Shoe East End-Main Street Factory in Jefferson City. Still in its early stages, this large-scale project involves an extended timeline with many procurement-related requirements.Barnes is known for his detailed, methodical approach to his work. He has prioritized the streamlining of processes within his team, minimizing fatigue and confusion. A self-starter, he also continually requests new challenges as he grows into his role.“Gus is a very positive, upbeat and mild-mannered team player,” said Mike Zielinski, the director of the General Services Program who nominated Barnes for the award. “He can wear many hats when needed, stays focused on the job at hand and always tries to set his team up for success.”Barnes joined the Missouri Department of Natural Resources in May 2025 and resides in Columbia. 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://sema.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/e483956e-4b96-48e3-91c3-c0c40ddfdbd8 http://sema.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/e483956e-4b96-48e3-91c3-c0c40ddfdbd8 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 The National Weather Service reports 16 Missourians died because of tornadoes in 2025; Missouri’s Statewide Tornado Drill is set for March 4 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-four-gubernatorial-appointments-5 15996 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:12:00 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Four Gubernatorial Appointments Gabrielle.Picard Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:12 February 20, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.Margaret Freihaut, of Robertsville, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Dr. Freihaut is a practicing chiropractor and has owned Fenton Family Chiropractic since 1984. She remains active both in professional organizations and civic service, currently serving on the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and previously serving as president of the Missouri State Chiropractors Association. Freihaut earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University.Elizabeth Grove, of Monroe City, was reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Ms. Grove formerly served as a management circuit rider for Missouri Rural Water Association, where she currently does part time contract work. She also assists the Monroe City R-I Schools District music department. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Quincy University and a bachelor's degree in political science Truman State University.Dennis Knipmeyer, of Higginsville, was reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Mr. Knipmeyer serves as chairman of the board of trustees of the Tabo Watershed District. Prior to retirement, he was manager of Consolidated Public Water District #2 of Lafayette, Johnson, & Saline Counties. He has also served as president of the West Central Electric Cooperative Roundup Foundation Board. Knipmeyer earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural chemistry from the University of Missouri.Shane Weber, of Sedalia, was appointed to the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission.Mr. Weber serves as vice president at Missouri Property Appraisal. He has also received the West Central Association of Realtors’ Appraiser of the Year Award for several years. Weber has served as a Missouri state-certified residential real estate appraiser since 2004. He holds an Accredited Senior Appraiser designation from the American Society of Appraisers and a Federal Aviation Administration remote pilot license. Weber is a United States Air Force Veteran. ###