MO.gov News Feed /news-rss MO.gov News Feed Thu, 27 Nov 2025 10:54:32 +0000 en-us Kansas City maintenance work for Dec. 1-5 https://www.modot.org/node/80550 80550 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:40:02 +0000 Kansas City maintenance work for Dec. 1-5 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 15:40 LEES SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from December 1 – 5. All work is weather permitting. JOHNSON COUNTY NB/SB Missouri Route 23 from Hwy DD to Hwy D: flagging operation on December 1 and 2 for shoulder repair. EB/WB Highway PP from Hwy 13 to SE 371 Rd.: flagging operation on December 3 and 4 for brush cutting. EB/WB Highway EE from SE 371 Rd. to SE 771 Rd.: flagging operation on December 5 for brush cutting. SALINE COUNTY EB/WB Missouri Route 20 from Hwy 65 to Lafayette County Line: flagging operation on December 1 – 5 for shoulder repair. 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, 11/26/2025 - 08:34 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov Overnight lane/ramp closures along I-29 in Clay/Platte Counties for guardrail operations, Dec. 1-12 https://www.modot.org/node/80549 80549 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 15:10:01 +0000 Overnight lane/ramp closures along I-29 in Clay/Platte Counties for guardrail operations, Dec. 1-12 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 15:10 CLAY AND PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing guardrail repair resulting in various traffic modifications, on Interstate 29 from just south of Mexico City Ave. to U.S. 69. All ramp closures will be performed individually to reduce impact to the traveling public. Motorists may experience delays. All work is weather permitting. The following locations will experience intermittent lane and ramp closures Monday, December 1 - Friday, December 12 from 7:30 PM until 6:00 AM, Mon. – Fri.   Intermittent lane closures for guardrail repair:   NB/SB I-29 from Mexico City Ave. to U.S. 69 Intermittent ramp closures for guardrail repair: Ramp from SB U.S. 69 to NB I-29, Tuesday, Dec. 2 Ramp from NB I-29 to NB U.S. 169, Tuesday, Dec. 2 – Wednesday, Dec. 3 Ramp from SB U.S. 169 to NB I-29, Dec. 2, Dec. 4, Dec. 5 & Dec. 8 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, 11/26/2025 - 08:08 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov St. Louis Work Zones Nov. 27-Dec. 3 https://www.modot.org/node/80548 80548 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:50:02 +0000 St. Louis Work Zones Nov. 27-Dec. 3 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:50 ST. LOUIS – The Missouri Department of Transportation will suspend most work on interstates and state-maintained highways to reduce congestion and ease travel during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, starting Wednesday, November 26, through Sunday, December 30. Traffic will be restricted in areas where permanent barriers are in place. Emergency roadwork will also be performed as needed. Normal work operations on all construction projects will resume at 6 a.m. Monday, Dec 1. 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. All work is subject to change and may be shifted due to inclement weather. 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 ramp from Virginia to southbound 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-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Germania is through early 2026. I-70, St. Louis County, the westbound exit lane to northbound Route N closed. I-270, St. Louis County, various northbound and southbound lanes narrowed between I-64 and Olive 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 21, St. Louis County, one lane northbound and southbound will be closed between Gravois Creek and Grant’s Trail through late 2025. 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 lane closed at Lynn Haven-Taylor. Route 67, St. Louis County, one lane closed from Washington to Ferdinand. 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 2025. I-70, St. Charles County, North Outer Road westbound at Foristell temporary slip ramp in place through January 2026. I-55, Jefferson County, intersection of I-55 and Route 67 closed. I-55, Jefferson County, one lane of northbound/southbound I-55 closed from Route 67 to Route Z. 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, Route CC fully closed at Route 67. No access to 67 on both sides of the intersection. I-55, Jefferson County, one northbound lane closed just before Route 67. 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. Route MM, Franklin County, all lanes closed between Route T and Coleman Road. Please see the list of daily road closures, weather permitting: Thursday, November 27 No scheduled work zones. Friday, November 28 I-55, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the ramp from southbound to Route M will be closed. Saturday, November 29 No scheduled work zones. Sunday, November 30 No scheduled work zones. Monday, December 1 I-55, St. Louis City, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed at Broadway and one lane closed at Gasconade. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound right lane between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and the eastbound lane closed at Topping Lane and I-270. Route 100, St. Louis County, 24 hours, Sarala Road closed. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from Missouri River to I-270. Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two eastbound lanes closed from the Missouri River to I-270. Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound between Emerson Road and Coeur DeVille Drive. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Worthington Oaks Dr to Bellington Lane. Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. I-64, St. Charles County, starting at 7 a.m., Monday, December 1, for 24 hours, one eastbound lane closed after the Boone Bridge. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-64, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., up to two lanes closed westbound between Route K and Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., up to two lanes closed eastbound between Route K and Route 364. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on North Outer Road between Wentzville and DHP. Flagging operation in place. Route 30, Franklin County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot Street to Route 47. I-55, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the ramp from southbound to Route M will be closed. Tuesday, December 2 I-55, St. Louis City, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed at Broadway and one lane closed at Gasconade. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound right lane between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and the eastbound lane closed at Topping Lane and I-270. Route 100, St. Louis County, 24 hours, Sarala Road closed. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed from Missouri River to I-270. Route 370, St. Louis County, 6 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two eastbound lanes closed from the Missouri River to I-270. Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound between Emerson Road and Coeur DeVille Drive. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Worthington Oaks Dr to Bellington Lane. Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. I-64, St. Charles County, starting at 7 a.m., 24 hours, one eastbound lane closed after the Boone Bridge. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-64, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., up to two lanes closed westbound between Route K and Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., up to two lanes closed eastbound between Route K and Route 364. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on North Outer Road between Wentzville and DHP. Flagging operation in place. Route 30, Franklin County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot Street to Route 47. I-55, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the ramp from southbound to Route M will be closed. Wednesday, December 3 I-55, St. Louis City, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., one northbound lane closed at Broadway and one northbound lane closed at Gasconade. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Road. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Lindbergh Blvd to Green Park. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound right lane between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and the eastbound lane closed at Topping Lane and I-270. Route 100, St. Louis County, 24 hours, Sarala Road closed. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., one westbound lane closed from MacKenzie to Grant. Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound or westbound between Emerson Road and Coeur DeVille Drive. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. Route AB, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed from Worthington Oaks Dr to Bellington Lane. Route AB, St. Louis County, 8 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed between Mason Road and Emerson Road. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. I-64, St. Charles County, starting at 7 a.m., 24 hours, one eastbound lane closed after the Boone Bridge. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from I-70 to Route K. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route K to I-70. I-64, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., up to two lanes closed westbound between Route K and Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., up to two lanes closed eastbound between Route K and Route 364. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Route A to Route Z. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway to Foristell. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed on North Outer Road between Wentzville and DHP. Flagging operation in place. Route 30, Franklin County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot Street to Route 47. I-55, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., up to two northbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., up to two southbound lanes closed between Route Z and Route M. I-55, Jefferson County, 9 p.m. to 5 a.m., the ramp from southbound to Route M will be closed.                                                                                ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 11/26/2025 - 07:44 Rachel Sudduth Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@modot.mo.govPhone: (314) 453-5080 TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 64 CLOSED in Dallas & Polk Co. for Pipe Replacement Dec. 3 & 4 https://www.modot.org/node/80547 80547 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 14:20:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 64 CLOSED in Dallas & Polk Co. for Pipe Replacement Dec. 3 & 4 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 14:20 Where/When: Two (2) locations on Missouri Route 64 in Dallas and Polk counties 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Wednesday, December 3 between Woodhill Road and Dallas County Route T east of Louisburg 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Thursday, December 4 between Polk County Route TT and 340th Road west of Louisburg What: MoDOT crews replacing damaged pipe underneath the road Traffic Impacts: All lanes of Route 64 CLOSED where crews are working Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone No signed detours Drivers urged to find alternate routes Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.     For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Wed, 11/26/2025 - 07:13 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, December 1 - 12, 2025 https://www.modot.org/node/80546 80546 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:50:02 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, December 1 - 12, 2025 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:50 HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Adair County Missouri Route 149 – December 1 – 5, CLOSED for shoulder work between Route D and Mallard Road near Novinger between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Lincoln County Route UU – December 1 - 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Quade Road to Logan Road near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Route UU – December 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Logan Road to Rt Z near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route UU – December 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Straube Road to Logan Road near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route UU - December 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Duncan Mansion Road to Quade Road near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Macon County Route C – December 8 - 10, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from South Linn Street to Elvira Street in Bevier beginning Monday, December 8th at 6:00 a.m. and continuing to Wednesday, December 10th at 4:00 p.m. Marion County I-72 Westbound – December 4, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from I-72 westbound on Mississippi River bridge to Mark Twain Avenue exit ramp between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Montgomery County Missouri Route 19 – December 8 – 9, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route Y to Little Bear Creek Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Work with us in the work zone!  Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel.  With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone.  Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you leave to see if you will encounter any work zones. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Wed, 11/26/2025 - 06:40 Karen Barbano Customer Service Representative Northeast District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator Northeast District karen.barbano@modot.mo.gov 573-248-2584 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri https://www.modot.org/node/80545 80545 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:30:02 +0000 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:30 Dec. 1 - 7, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Dec. 1 – 7, 2025. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.         All Counties  In addition to the work listed below, other moving operations such as pothole patching, mowing, and pavement repairs continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment.  All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.  Boone County    Missouri Route 124 – Culvert replacement planned Dec. 1 – 2 at Lakeside Drive. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route TT – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue from Yorkshire Drive to Fairview Road in Columbia. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent nighttime single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.  Route K and Old Plank Road intersection – Roundabout construction continues.  The intersection is CLOSED. Traffic on West Route K heading east toward Columbia is detoured north on South Sinclair Road to West Southampton Drive. Traffic on West Route K heading west from Columbia should use East Southampton Drive and South Sinclair Road to reach West Route K. This is a cost-share project between the City of Columbia and MoDOT, and is scheduled for completion in December 2025.  U.S. Route 63 – Interchange improvements continue at Route AC (Grindstone Parkway). Lenoir Street is CLOSED from Grindstone Parkway to the main entrance to Lenoir Woods. This also affects the northernmost entrance to Lenoir Woods. Motorists must use an alternate route around the closure, which is scheduled for completion in early December 2025.   U.S. Route 63 – Bridge rehabilitation continues between Broadway (south of Interstate 70) and Vandiver Drive (north of I-70) in Columbia. The roadway will remain open but in a head-to-head configuration with narrowed lanes and reduced speeds. This traffic pattern is expected to be in place through early December 2025. **  North Outer Road 70 – CLOSED for a culvert extension project at Little Cedar Creek, east of Columbia, near mile marker 134.8 on I-70. Motorists need to use an alternate route during the closure, which is expected to continue through February 2026. **  I-70 – New pavement construction from west of St. Charles Road (near mile marker 130) to the Callaway County line (near mile marker 136) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. **  Callaway County  Routes E and J – Culvert replacements planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  South Outer Road 70 (Jade Road) and North Outer Road 70 (Old U.S. Route 40) – CLOSED for a culvert replacement project at Sallees Creek, west of Kingdom City (near I-70 mile marker 146.4). Motorists need to use an alternate route during the closures, which are expected to continue through February 2026. **  I-70 – New pavement construction continues from the Route M (near mile marker 144) to Kingdom City (near mile marker 148) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. **  Camden County  U.S. Route 54 – Pavement widening continues from Business Route 5 to Bumper Hill Road. One lane in each direction will remain open. However, traffic is shifted, eliminating the center turn lane. This phase of the project is scheduled for completion in spring 2026.  Cole County  U.S. Route 50 (Whitton Expressway) – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue at the intersections with Broadway Street, Jefferson Street, Madison Street, and Monroe Street. The right turn lanes from Broadway Street, Jefferson Street and Monroe Street onto westbound U.S. Route 50 and the westbound U.S. Route 50 right turn lanes to Monroe Street and Broadway Street may be closed between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, when crews are working at each location. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2025.  Crawford County  Missouri Route 8, Routes BB, DD, and M – Culvert replacements planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Routes 8 and CC – Pavement repairs planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 49 and Route WW– Roadside work planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  North Outer Road 44 – Pavement repairs planned Dec. 1 – 5 from Route U to Route F. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Howard County  Missouri Route 240 – Shoulder work planned Dec. 1 – 5 from Route W to County Road 419. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route FF – Roadside work planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Laclede County  Route AA – CLOSED in various locations for culvert replacements Dec. 1 – 2, 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.  Route W – Roadside work planned Dec. 1 – 2. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Maries County  Route T – Roadside work planned Dec. 1 – 5 from Route JJ to County Road 214. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route AA – Bridge deck replacement continues over the Maries River. The bridge is CLOSED with a signed detour in place to direct motorist around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in January 2026.  Moniteau County  Routes AA and D – Shoulder work planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route 87 and Route C intersection – Roundabout construction continues.  The intersection will remain open but is narrowed to one lane with temporary signals directing traffic through the work zone. Motorists should expect delays. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2025.  Morgan County  Route D – Roadside work planned Dec. 1 – 5 from Route PP to Route BB. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route Y – Culvert replacement planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 52 – Roundabout construction continues in Versailles at the intersection of Route 52 and Missouri Route 5. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2025.  Phelps County  I-44 – Diamond grinding scheduled Dec. 1 – 5 at the westbound exit ramp to North Bishop Avenue (Exit 186). The ramp will remain open but narrowed to one lane.    U.S. Route 63 – Pavement repairs planned Dec. 1 – 5 from I-44 to Route A in Maries County. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route BB – Culvert replacement planned Dec. 1 – 5 from Forum Drive to Country Club Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route D – Bridge rehabilitation continues over I–44, approximately 7 miles southwest of Doolittle. The bridge is CLOSED, with a signed detour in place. During construction, unexpected deterioration was uncovered which will require additional work. At this time, the expected completion date for the rehabilitation is not known.  Missouri Route 72 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Rolla. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2025.  Pulaski County  Missouri Route 7 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Richland at Route A. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.  Missouri Route 28 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue from East A Street to Chestnut Street in Dixon. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2025.  Washington County  Route M – Culvert replacement planned Dec. 1 – 5. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route 8 – Bridge rehabilitation over the Union Pacific Railroad. Work is currently suspended. The roadway will remain open throughout the project but is narrowed to one lane. Motorists should expect delays. For more information about the work stoppage: www.modot.org/node/80126  Missouri Route 47 – Bridge replacement continues over Mill Creek. The bridge is CLOSED with a signed detour in place to direct motorists around the closure.   **This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity.  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.    For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation–related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24–hour Customer Service Center at 1–888–ASK–MoDOT (888 275–6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram    Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down   ###  Districts Involved Central Published On Wed, 11/26/2025 - 06:25 Links to related information Traveler Information Map NOW OPEN: U.S. Highway 169 at NW Cookingham Dr. in Clay County, Nov. 26 https://www.modot.org/node/80544 80544 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 13:10:02 +0000 NOW OPEN: U.S. Highway 169 at NW Cookingham Dr. in Clay County, Nov. 26 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 13:10 This location was originally closed in July for bridge rehabilitation CLAY COUNTY – U.S. Highway 169 at NW Cookingham Dr. in Clay County is NOW OPEN. This route was originally closed due to bridge rehabilitation in July. 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, 11/26/2025 - 06:04 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov NOW OPEN: Warren County Route A and NW Service Road are Now Open to Traffic at Exit 188 https://www.modot.org/node/80543 80543 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:50:02 +0000 NOW OPEN: Warren County Route A and NW Service Road are Now Open to Traffic at Exit 188 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:50 Project Route A and Route B Bridge Replacement over Interstate 70 in Warren County HANNIBAL – Just in time for the holiday weekend, Route A and the Northwest Service Road are NOW OPEN to traffic, at the Interstate 70 and Routes A/B interchange (Exit 188) in Warren County following the completion of improvements at this location. For more information on this and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). Work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second, especially through a work zone. Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you travel. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Wed, 11/26/2025 - 05:43 Links to related information Traveler Information Map Christine Thompson Communications Specialist Northeast District Email: christine.thompson@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 248-2465   Crawford County Route J now open after bridge replacement project https://www.modot.org/node/80542 80542 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:30:02 +0000 Crawford County Route J now open after bridge replacement project Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:30 Boone Creek Bridge near Bourbon Project Route J Bridge Replacement over Boone Creek in Crawford County JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Boone Creek Bridge on Crawford County Route J is now open following the completion of a bridge replacement project. In late August, contractor crews from Don Schnieders Excavating Company, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began the project to replace the 75-year-old narrow and weight-limited bridge with a new structure.  Crews were able to reopen the bridge to all traffic today, Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025.  For more information, visit the website for the project: Route J Bridge Replacement over Boone Creek in Crawford County | Missouri Department of Transportation.  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.    For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Wed, 11/26/2025 - 05:26 Links to related information Project Webpage Marcia Johnson Communications Manager Central District Email: marcia.johnson@modot.mo.gov Phone: 573-645-7885   NB I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance https://www.modot.org/node/80541 80541 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:10:02 +0000 NB I-55 in Ste. Genevieve County Reduced for Bridge Maintenance Visitor (not verified) Wed, 11/26/2025 - 12:10 SIKESTON—Northbound Interstate 55 in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.   This section of roadway is located from mile marker 141 to mile marker 142.  Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Dec. 8 and Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 7 a.m. to 4 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, 11/26/2025 - 05:02 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 Brighter than ever: Geminid Meteor Shower offers prime viewing opportunity in southern state parks https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/brighter-ever-geminid-meteor-shower-offers-prime-viewing-opportunity-southern-state-parks 294786 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:08:19 +0000 Brighter than ever: Geminid Meteor Shower offers prime viewing opportunity in southern state parks Rachel Bruemmer Tue, 11/25/2025 - 15:08 Release Date Tuesday, November 25, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 25, 2025 – First reported by a riverboat captain on the Mississippi River in 1833, the annual Geminid meteor shower has been captivating viewers for nearly two centuries, and it keeps getting better. Due to the gravitational influence of Jupiter, the meteor shower’s brilliant streaks are becoming visibly brighter with each passing year as Earth orbits through the dust trail left by orbiting asteroid 3200 Phaethon, making its December appearance high in the southern sky near the constellation Gemini a must-see event.To mark this year’s spectacular meteor shower, a few Missouri state parks in the southern region of the state are holding rare after-dark events. •    Saturday, Dec. 13 at Elephant Rocks State Park, 7406 Highway 21 in Belleview, Missouri. From 5 p.m. to midnight, guests are invited to view the show. If you like stargazing and light shows, join the team at the park to create a lifelong memory. No telescopes or binoculars are needed, as the shower can be viewed with the naked eye. Please dress for the weather and remember the temperature on the rocks is often lower than the average local temperature. Portable chairs and blankets are recommended.•    Saturday, Dec. 13 at Roaring River State Park, 12716 Farm Road 2239 in Cassville, Missouri. Witness the Geminid meteor shower, one of the biggest of the year! Dress warmly for a night of stargazing and meteor viewing. The event will take place in the Emory Melton Inn parking lot, just south of the park office along Highway 112 from 8-10 p.m. The inn restaurant will be selling warm grab-and-go food and drinks during the event. •    Saturday, Dec. 13 at Bennett Spring State Park, 26250 Hwy. 64A in Lebanon, Missouri. Join the team for the meteor showers that will produce more than 75 meteors per hour, leaving behind colorful trails of light. This program begins in the nature center at 8 p.m. with a short presentation and information about the best viewing locations. Please dress for the weather and bring chairs or blankets to sit on.For more astronomy-related events, please visit mostateparks.com/astronomy. For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.   Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov Department of Natural Resources awards $2.58 million in assistance to Clarksburg https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-258-million-assistance-clarksburg 294781 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 25 Nov 2025 15:03:04 +0000 Department of Natural Resources awards $2.58 million in assistance to Clarksburg Rachel Bruemmer Tue, 11/25/2025 - 15:03 Release Date Tuesday, November 25, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 25, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.58 million in financial assistance to the city of Clarksburg for upgrades to its wastewater treatment and collection systems. The city estimates the project to total $3.2 million and expects to complete it by November 2026.The improvement project will feature new ammonia treatment equipment and an ultraviolet disinfection reactor to treat for E. coli. Collection system upgrades will consist of manhole and lift station rehabilitation. The project is expected to extend the wastewater system’s life and efficiency so that it can continue to serve the city well into the future.Project funding consists of a $1 million loan and a $1.5 million grant through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, along with a $637,000 Community Development Block Grant from the Missouri Department of Economic Development. The department estimates that its funding will save the city’s ratepayers more than $1.5 million in principal and approximately $673,000 in interest over the loan’s 30-year term. “We will continue to fund upgrades to water infrastructure across Missouri to keep residents healthy and preserve our water resources while keeping customers’ bills affordable,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources.The department’s Clean Water State Revolving Fund finances improvements to wastewater treatment facilities, sewer collection system rehabilitation and extensions, and combined sewer overflow corrections. The fund also finances security, efficiency and conservation measures. Communities that borrow from the fund benefit from the below-market interest rate and from a department project manager’s assistance throughout the project. 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 Department of Natural Resources awards $62,500 grant to Monroe City https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-62500-grant-monroe-city 294776 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:58:18 +0000 Department of Natural Resources awards $62,500 grant to Monroe City Rachel Bruemmer Tue, 11/25/2025 - 14:58 Release Date Tuesday, November 25, 2025 City will evaluate drinking water system improvements JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 25, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $62,500 Drinking Water Emerging Contaminant Grant to the city of Monroe City to evaluate its drinking water system. The department’s Drinking Water Emerging Contaminant Grant program offers funding for qualified communities to assess their system and identify improvements to address emerging contaminants in the drinking water. Emerging contaminants are substances that are known or suspected to pose risks to human health but are not yet regulated under environmental laws. The city will evaluate potential system improvements including remediation, destruction technologies, treatment options, regionalization or alternate water sources. The selected upgrades will enable the water system to continue meeting drinking water quality standards and providing reliable water service. “I’m proud that the department works with our local communities to ensure every Missourian has access to safe drinking water,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources. 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/what-were-doing/state-revolving-fund-srf.    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 Missouri state parks and historic sites: Your December destination for holiday cheer https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-state-parks-historic-sites-your-december-destination-holiday-cheer 294771 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:55:32 +0000 Missouri state parks and historic sites: Your December destination for holiday cheer Rachel Bruemmer Tue, 11/25/2025 - 14:55 Release Date Tuesday, November 25, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, NOV. 25, 2025 – Step back in time and into the spirit of the season at Missouri state parks and historic sites! From festive candlelight tours to traditional German, French and Ozark customs, Missouri State Parks has it all. Whether you’re looking for a historical old-fashioned Christmas, a visit with Santa or carolers, state parks and historic sites offer memory-making experiences for your winter celebrations. •    Dec. 4-28, Winter Traditions: An Exploration of Celebrations at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site. The public is invited to view the exhibit “Winter Traditions: An Exploration of Celebrations” during the month of December. The exhibit explores Missouri’s unique cultural journey and the traditions that influenced it. It touches on winter traditions from Haiti, Italy, Indigenous cultures and more. The exhibit is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursdays through Sundays at the Shaw House, 200 Merchant St., Ste. Genevieve, Missouri.•    Dec. 5-7, Frozen Chosin Challenge at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park. From Dec. 5-7, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park will host a series of winter treks collectively known as the Frozen Chosin Challenge. Sponsored by the Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial, this event is designed to bring awareness to the Korean War – specifically the Battle of Chosin Reservoir – and its participants. The event consists of three separate challenges over three days. The purpose of the event is not for participants to compete against each other but to work as teams, making certain each person completes the course. Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park is located at 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, Missouri.•    Friday, Dec. 5 at 7 p.m., Tree Lighting and Salem Chamber Choir Performance at Echo Bluff State Park. Ring in the holiday with the park’s annual tree lighting and Salem Chamber Choir performance. The festivities will take place inside the Betty Lea Lodge and start with the tree lighting. After the lighting, the choir will fill the rafters of the lodge with heavenly music as they perform traditional and international holiday carols. Refreshments will be available complements of the lodge. Echo Bluff State Park is located at 35244 Echo Bluff Drive in Eminence, Missouri.•    Dec. 6-7 and Dec. 13-14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Weihnachtsfest at Deutschheim State Historic Site. Celebrate a traditional 19th century German Christmas in historic Hermann, Missouri. Throughout the event, the 1840 Pommer House will be decorated in the German Christmas style and open for free self-guided tours. Staff will be on-site handing out traditional springerle cookies and sharing how Christmas customs of German immigrants became American traditions still celebrated today. Depending on the weather, there may be a small Christmas market cart in front of the visitor center. Items for say may include springerle cookie molds and rolling pins, recipe books, imported German pop-up cards, children’s books, and ornaments for seasonal gift giving. Deutschheim State Historic Site is located at 101 W. Second St. in Hermann.•    Saturday, Dec. 6 at 1 p.m., Guided Bison Saunter at Prairie State Park. Winter will be here before we know it, and that brings shorter days. Join the team on a 2-mile saunter over uneven terrain. Guests should bring water and snacks and dress for the weather. Registration is limited to 30 participants and is required. Call the park office at 417-843-6711 to reserve your space. Prairie State Park is located at 128 NW 150th Lane in Mindenmines, Missouri.•    Saturday, Dec. 6 from 1-8 p.m., Le Réveillon at Felix Vallé House State Historic Site.  Revel in the spirit of an early Missouri French Christmas during Le Réveillon as part of Ste. Genevieve’s annual Holiday Christmas Festival, which features events throughout the downtown area.Event schedule is as follows:•    1-3 p.m. – Paper filigree with Lisa Palmer of Never Bored Creations, LLC. •    1-4 p.m. – Free tours of the lower level of the Felix Vallé House, decorated for the holidays. •    2-4 p.m. – Traditional dances performed by Dance Discovery, a St. Louis-based dance troupe that performs historically authentic social dances from the 1600s to the present. •    6-8 p.m. – Le Réveillon. Enjoy candle lit tours of the Felix Vallé House, and experience Le Réveillon, a traditional fest held after midnight Mass on Christmas Eve. Interact with interpreters in period dress and enjoy special desserts including buche de Noel.  Felix Vallé House State Historic Site is located at 198 Merchant St. in Ste. Genevieve.•    Saturday, Dec. 6 from 2-6 p.m., Ozark Christmas Traditions at Nathan and Olive Boone Homestead State Historic Site. Travel back in time and see how the Boone family and residents of Greene County celebrated Christmas in the 1800s. Drop in for a visit with St. Nicholas, make a 19th century door decoration, and learn Christmas customs of the Missouri Ozarks. As day fades to night, watch the site come aglow with lanterns and listen to the sounds of Christmas from the Echoes of Dogwood Mountain dulcimer groups. The historic site is located at 7850 N. State Highway V in Ash Grove, Missouri.•    Saturday, Dec. 6 from 5-7 p.m., Old-Fashioned Christmas at Arrow Rock State Historic Site. Step back in time at Arrow Rock State Historic Site’s annual Old-Fashioned Christmas event. The historic buildings will be open and staffed with interpreters dressed in their finest Christmas attire, and the streets will be filled with carolers and horse-drawn carriages. In addition, there will be a living nativity to commemorate the season, and shops and restaurants throughout the village will be open. Arrow Rock State Historic Site is located at 39521 Visitor Center Drive in Arrow Rock, Missouri.•    Sunday, Dec. 7 at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m., Candlelight Christmas Concerts at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site. Join the team for a performance by Rick Thum and Friends in the warm glow of the candlelit legislative chambers to evoke memories of a historic past and bring to life some well-known Christmas songs and the stories behind them. These merry melodies will surely get you in the holiday spirit. Both shows will take place upstairs in the Capitol. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly, as the building does not have central heating. Tickets are required and are $14 each. Tickets can be purchased at the site or by phone. There is a limit of 50 tickets per concert and four per family. To purchase tickets, call 636-940-3323. First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site is located at 200 S. Main St., St. Charles, Missouri. •    Friday, Dec. 12 and Saturday, Dec. 13, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Candlelight Open House at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site. Experience an 1860s Victorian Christmas during a candlelight open house of the Hunter-Dawson Home. The mansion will be aglow with the warmth of oil lamps and candles and decorated with fresh greenery, Christmas trees and 1860s-style ornaments. Staff dress in period clothing will be available to answer any questions. The candlelight open house will take place on Dec. 12-13 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Standard daytime tours will also be offered hourly from 10 a.m. through 3 p.m. those days. The open house is free, and there is no need to register. Payment is required for daytime tours. Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is located at 312 Dawson Road in New Madrid, Missouri.•    Saturday, Dec. 13, noon to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 14, noon to 5 p.m., A Very Peck Christmas: An Old-Time Shopping Experience at First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site. Take a break from the wrapping, baking and decorating and enjoy a simpler time on the Missouri frontier! Step back in time to experience the ambiance of shopping by candlelight at the 1820s Peck Bros. Dry Good and Hardware Store. Products for sale include old-fashioned toys and games, lye soap, candy, handmade items, Christmas ornaments and more. Enjoy a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season with your family to discover these unique items that are perfect as stocking stuffers or small gifts! The store is located on the first floor of the Capitol complex at 200 S. Main St. in St. Charles, Missouri.•    Saturday, Dec. 13 from 5-7 p.m., Christmas Open House at Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site. Celebrate the holiday season with a visit to Harry S Truman’s birthplace. The home will be lit by candles and adorned with Christmas decorations. Step back into the 19th century and see how Christmas was celebrated during Truman’s childhood. Enjoy wassail and cookies while the kids write letters to Santa. Harry S Truman Birthplace State Historic Site is located at 1009 Truman, Lamar, Missouri.•    Sunday, Dec. 14 from 2-4 p.m., Old-Fashioned Christmas at Crowder State Park. Join Crowder State Park staff and the Friends of the Thompson House for an old-fashioned Christmas celebration. Come make old-fashioned Christmas ornaments, enjoy refreshments and watch the kids visit with Santa. Meet at the equestrian parking lot at 2 p.m. and then head to the Thompson House, the oldest house in Grundy County. In case of inclement weather, activities will be moved to the Camp Grand River Recreation Hall. Crowder State Park is located at 76 NW Highway 128 in Trenton, Missouri.For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov Nevada License Office Transitions to New Contractor http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/b0a48282-8045-483d-a30e-df086ff2c7fc http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/b0a48282-8045-483d-a30e-df086ff2c7fc Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000