/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Sat, 14 Mar 2026 00:13:36 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/84920 84920 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:30:01 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for March 16-20 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 15:30 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from March 16-20. All work is weather permitting. JACKSON COUTNY Interstate 70 westbound and 5th St. ramps to Interstate 35 southbound: ramps closed on Thursday, March 19 and Friday, March 20, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. JOHNSON COUNTY Route DD between Missouri Highway 23 and Missouri Highway 13: flagging operations on Tuesday, March 17 and Thursday 19, March 19, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. U.S. Highway 50 eastbound and westbound between MO-23 and Route D: intermittent lane closures scheduled on Monday, March 16, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. PETTIS COUNTY Route F between U.S. Highway 65 and 0.2 miles west of US-65.: full closure on Tuesday, March 17, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for culvert replacement work. PLATTE COUNTY Route M to south of Nichols Rd.: full closure from Monday, March 16 until Friday, March 27 for pavement repair. Details: Route M CLOSED in Platte County for pavement repairs, March 16 - 27 | Missouri Department of Transportation MoDOT maintenance crews often perform other tasks throughout the work week such as pothole patching, litter pick-up, sign repairs, brush cutting, and other operations that are not included above as they pose limited impacts to traffic. 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 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 10:23 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/84919 84919 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:20:02 +0000 Buchanan County Route FF intersection improvement project begins March 16 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 14:20 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment Company, Inc. for an intersection improvement project on U.S. Route 169 and Buchanan County Route FF that is scheduled to begin Monday, March 16. Crews will widen the intersection and construct two large concrete truck aprons on Route FF and 49th Street to improve the turning radius for tractor trailers navigating the intersection. Crews will also upgrade drainage and the shoulder slopes to meet current safety standards.    Traffic Impacts: A 10-foot width restriction will be in place for both lanes; flaggers may be present intermittently during construction. Access to 49th Street will be closed from March 16 through June 2026. All work is anticipated to be complete by mid-August 2026. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phones 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 visiting www.modot.org/northwest. Facebook | X | Instagram  Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:10 Katelyn Canon Sr. Communications Specialist Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.gov Phone:  816.387.2462 https://www.modot.org/node/84918 84918 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 14:20:02 +0000 Delayed: Rural route resurfacing project in Linn and Sullivan counties to begin March 18 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 14:20 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Above and Below Contracting, LLC to complete a project focused on resurfacing low volume rural routes in Linn and Sullivan counties. Resurfacing was scheduled to begin on Route Y in Sullivan County on Monday, March 16, but has been delayed until Wednesday, March 18 due to weather. Traffic Impacts: During construction, the roadway will be closed in up to 2-mile sections. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The contractor’s tentative schedule is as follows: March 18-24 – Sullivan County Route Y March 25-April 6 – Sullivan County Route OO April 8-15 – Sullivan County Route FF April 15-20 – Sullivan County Route H April 22-29 – Sullivan County Route Z April 30-May 8 – Sullivan/Linn County Route MM May 9-18 – Sullivan County Route DD All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. To stay up to date with project progress and traffic impacts, visit the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/ or read the Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, published each Friday by visiting News | Missouri Department of Transportation or by signing up for email updates at MoDOT E-Updates. In 2024, the Governor signed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget including an additional $100 million to continue low-volume road improvements. This funding will be used to improve conditions on 1,985 lane miles of rural roads at 149 locations, including the ones listed above. For more information on the Governor’s Rural Roads Program, visit Governor's Rural Roads Program | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).  MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. When visiting modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by visiting https://www.modot.org/northwest. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 03/13/2026 - 09:11 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/84917 84917 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:50:02 +0000 Bagnell Dam Boulevard to close next week Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 13:50 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Business Route 54 (Bagnell Dam Boulevard) is set to close next week for a culvert replacement. Local crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the road from Route W to Valley Road from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 18.   Message boards will be in place, in advance of the closure, to advise motorists to use an alternate route.  During the closure, local property owners will be able to access driveways, but through traffic will need to seek an alternate route.   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.    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 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:46 Links to related information Traveler Information Map AJ Shurr Senior Communications Specialist Central District Email: cdcr@modot.mo.govPhone: (573) 522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/84916 84916 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Route J in Lincoln County to Close for Bridge Replacement Project Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 13:30 HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, as early as March 30, Route J in Lincoln County is scheduled to close, from Route U to Jabin Farm Road, for a bridge replacement project. Work will occur at the bridge over Big Creek, 0.2 mile south of Route U, near Troy.  A signed detour will be in place to assist motorists in reaching their destinations. Route J traffic will utilize Route U to Missouri Route 47, then travel to Interstate 70. Drivers are reminded to please slow down, obey all signs and eliminate distractions while driving. Signs and message boards will be in place to alert motorists, as schedule changes occur. MoDOT will alert the public about the project through signs, news releases and social media. Magruder Construction Co., Inc. was awarded the contract earlier this year in the amount of $1.8M. Anticipated completion of the new bridge is scheduled to open by mid-summer. All work is weather dependent and schedules are subject to change. 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 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 08:29 Links to related information Traveler Information Map Christine Thompson Communications Specialist Northeast District Email: christine.thompson@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 248-2465   https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/adventure-awaits-join-wow-st-louis-april-11-12 301561 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:03:30 +0000 Adventure awaits: Join WOW St. Louis April 11-12 Karen Kremer Fri, 03/13/2026 - 13:03 Release Date Friday, March 13, 2026 Empowering families through outdoor educationJEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 13, 2026 – Families looking for a safe way to discover outdoor adventures are in luck! The St. Louis WOW National Outdoor Recreation and Conservation School offers a comprehensive gateway to the outdoors.Join experienced instructors April 11-12 at the Beaumont Scout Reservation in High Ridge, Missouri. Can’t stay the whole weekend? No problem. Participants can register for Saturday classes only or stay for the full overnight experience. The curriculum is specifically designed to give participants the skills, comfort and confidence to enjoy nature.Whether you're a family of five or an individual adventurer, there’s a path for everyone:Ages 10 and up: Dive into a variety of hands-on recreational classes.Magical Minis Day Camp (ages 5 - 9): Younger explorers enjoy age-appropriate crafts and outdoor activities.The Full Experience: Stay overnight for the ultimate camping trip! You’ll be treated to s’mores, an owl prowl, a live raptor program by the World Bird Sanctuary and stargazing with the St. Louis Astronomical Society.There is a cost for the event, but scholarships are available upon request. For Saturday-only events, the cost is $15 per person and includes all activities and lunch. The full weekend totals $25 per person and includes the two-day experience, plus dinner and breakfast. Tents and sleeping bags can be furnished upon request.Advanced registration is required by April 1. Register online at MoStateParks.com/wow (the full course PDF is available here). For questions concerning WOW or scholarship information, call 314-340-5792. Can’t make it to High Ridge? Look for similar WOW programs in Kansas City and Roaring River State Park, both coming this fall, at  MoStateParks.com/wow.WOW St. Louis is sponsored by the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Wonders of Wildlife Museum, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Park Service, Gateway Region YMCA, World Bird Sanctuary, James Foundation, Beta Fund, River City Outdoors, Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House and the St. Louis Astronomical Society.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 https://www.modot.org/node/84914 84914 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: Nightly lane closures for resurfacing on I-435 in Jackson County, March 30-May 31 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 13:00 JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting nightly lane closures for resurfacing operations on I-435 at the locations below. All work is weather permitting. See traffic modifications below: Various lane closures including ramps on northbound and southbound I-435 from MO 24 to 78th Street (23rd Street) beginning on Monday, March 30 until Sunday, May 31. Work will take place between 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. the following morning. Expected delays in this area. 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 form 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 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:57 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/84915 84915 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, March 16-22. Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 13:00 St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of March 16-22. There may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org, or download the app for updated information. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Atchison County U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project through July 2026. The road will be narrowed to one lane, and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)   Buchanan County Gene Field Road Bridge – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project through July 2026. https://www.modot.org/projects/gene-field-road-bridge-replacement-over-interstate-29-buchanan-county U.S. Route 59/Route 752/Route U – Intersection improvement project through spring 2027. (Contractor: Amino Bros. Co., Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-u-missouri-route-59-and-missouri-route-752-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED for an intersection improvement project at Southeast Riverside Terrace through mid-July 2026. (Contractor: Hoy Excavating, LLC) https://www.modot.org/projects/us-route-169-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. Route 169 – Intersection improvement project at Route FF through mid-August 2026. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place. Access to 49th Street will be closed through June 2026. (Contractor: Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment Company, Inc.) U.S. Route 169 – Utility/permit work at Route FF, through March 22. The road will be narrowed to one lane during daytime hours with flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone. Caldwell County Route 13 – ADA improvements project from Samuel Street to School Street in Hamilton through mid-April. Route 13 will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Carroll County Route 10 – Pavement repair and resurfacing project from Route FF to Route C in Ray County, through May 15. The road will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone. (Contractor: Emery Sapp and Sons LLC). U.S. Route 65 – Striping operation, March 18-April 1. This will be a moving operation. Motorists should expect delays. A 16-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC).      Chariton County Route PP – CLOSED at the Mid-Fork Chariton River Overflow Bridge for replacement projects through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route O – CLOSED at the Bee Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Little Chariton River Bridge for a deck replacement project through March 2026. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-route-d-route-jj-and-route-kk-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties. Clinton County I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from the 41.2 mile marker to the 36.4 mile marker, March 16-20. Southbound will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 10-foot width restriction. Daviess County Route 13 – ADA improvements project from Berry Street to Van Buren Street in Gallatin through mid-April. Route 13 will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). DeKalb County U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement westbound from I-35 to Ensign Trace, March 17-20. Westbound will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. Harrison County Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from East Diamond Road to Route O, March 16, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Holt County Route 111 – CLOSED for bridge work from Beagle Road to America Drive, March 16-19, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Route B – Bridge rehabilitation project at the South Nichols Creek bridge, south of New Point, March 16 through early May 2026. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/northwest-missouri-safe-sound-bridge-rehabilitations. Linn County Route 11 – CLOSED at the Badger Creek Bridge, north of New Boston, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route 139 – CLOSED at the Parson Creek Bridge, north of Meadville, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route U – CLOSED at the Long Branch Bridge, northwest of Bucklin, through early May for a deck replacement project. (Contractor: Louis-Company, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-route-e-and-route-u-bridge-deck-replacement-grundy-and-linn-counties-0 U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance westbound at the Higgins Drain Ditch Bridge, March 16-19. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. Livingston County Route K – CLOSED at the North Fork Crooked Creek Bridge through April 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 U.S. Route 65 – Striping operation, March 18-April 1. This will be a moving operation. Motorists should expect delays. A 16-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC).       Mercer County Route JJ – CLOSED at the West Honey Creek Bridge for a deck replacement project through early April 2026. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties Route E – CLOSED at the West Medicine Creek Bridge March 19 through May 2026 for a deck replacement project. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties. Route E – CLOSED at the West Honey Creek Bridge through July 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin)*1 Nodaway County Route O – Shoulder work from Route 46 to the Gentry County line, March 16, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The road will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers.. Route EE – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 240th Street to 230th Street, March 17-20, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Putnam County Route N – CLOSED at the Turkey Creek Bridge through July 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route FF – CLOSED at the Shoal Creek bridge March 18 through May 2026 for a deck replacement project. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties Sullivan County Route PP – CLOSED at the West Locust Creek Bridge through June 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route T – CLOSED at the East Locust Creek bridge through July 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route Y – CLOSED daily in up to 2-mile sections for resurfacing, March 18-24. (Contractor: Above and Below Contracting, LLC). Worth County Route 46 – CLOSED at Marlowe Branch Creek for a bridge replacement project through May 2026. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons) https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-46-and-route-w-bridge-replacement-worth-county. Route PP – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 169 to Pebble Avenue, March 16, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. --- *1 This bridge is part of the NWBB (Northwest Bridge Bundle) program. The design-build team is Capital-Horner & Shifrin. More info: NWBB program web page.   ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:54 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/84913 84913 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:40:01 +0000 MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound I-44 Traffic Shift in Springfield Begins Friday Night, March 20 regan.mitchell Fri, 03/13/2026 - 12:40 Project Forward 44: Springfield Improvements Where: Westbound I-44 traffic shifted to the north between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and Glenstone Avenue in Springfield When: 8 p.m. Friday Night, March 20 What: Contractor crews will begin to shift westbound I-44 traffic to the north at 8 p.m., Friday night, March 20, as crews begin to work in the median of I-44 as part of the Forward 44: Interstate 44 Corridor Upgrades in Greene County project. The Glenstone Avenue on-ramp to westbound I-44 (Exit 80) will be CLOSED as part of this phase of the project. This work was originally scheduled for March 23. Traffic Impacts: Westbound I-44 traffic shifted to the north onto the right driving lane and the I-44 north shoulder between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and Glenstone Avenue Westbound I-44 is Open to two 11-foot lanes Eastbound I-44 Open Glenstone Avenue on-ramp to westbound I-44 (Exit 80) CLOSED for an extended length of time for safety reasons Westbound I-44 off-ramp to Kansas Expressway (Exit 77) shortened Signed detour includes: Glenstone Avenue and Missouri Route 744 (Kearney Street) Drivers are urged to find alternate routes Signs and message boards will alert drivers to work zones and inform the public when there are reduced speeds and traffic delays Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Summary: Widening I-44 to 6 lanes between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and U.S. Route 65 Replace the following bridges carrying I-44 over city streets: Broadway Avenue Bridge Grant Avenue Bridge National Avenue Bridge Build a pedestrian underpass and trail improvements east of Grant Avenue Resurface I-44 between west of Missouri Route 266 (Chestnut Expressway) and U.S. Route 160 (West Bypass) Build a sound wall south of I-44 from the National Avenue bridge west, approximately 2,550 feet Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City The awarded construction cost is $70.7 million, including $13.4 million in General Revenue funds provided by the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office. To get project updates or sign up for project emails, visit https://www.modot.org/projects/forward-44-springfield-improvements. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2027. END 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 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:36 Regan Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District Missouri Department of Transportation 3025 East Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803 Phone: (417) 895-7600 Email: swcr@modot.mo.gov website: www.modot.org/sw https://www.modot.org/node/84912 84912 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:10:01 +0000 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 12:10 March 16 - 22, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area March 16 – 22, 2026. 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, brush cutting, 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    North Outer Road – CLOSED beginning March 16 at Cedar Creek, west of Callaway County Route J (near mile marker 136.6) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. There will be no designated detour, but signs will be located ahead of the closure to alert motorist to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure, which is expected through January 2027. **  U.S. Route 63 – Interchange improvements at Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) continue. This project is scheduled to continue through November 2026. More information: www.modot.org/projects/63ACInterchange.  New Haven Road to CLOSE March 16 – early June from just east of the northbound U.S. Route 63 on- and off-ramps to Lenoir Street.  Lamone Industrial Boulevard to CLOSE March 16 – early June where it joins New Haven Road.  Missouri Route 163 (Providence Road) - Single southbound lane closed for core drilling on March 19 between Vandiver Drive and Texas Avenue.**  Interstate 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  North Outer Road – CLOSED beginning March 16 at Cedar Creek, west of Route J (near mile marker 136.6) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. There will be no designated detour, but signs will be located ahead of the closure to alert motorist to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure, which  is expected through January 2027. **  Fourth Street – A portion of North Jefferson City Recreation Area is CLOSED for tree removal. The paved parking lot and playground are permanently closed. Fourth Street, the sports fields to the north, the gravel parking lot will remain open, and the playground will be relocated to Green Berry Acres Park.   Route J – Shoulder work planned March 16 – 19 from Route F to Route MM. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  U.S. Route 54 – Traffic shift at I-70 in Kingdom City. Westbound U.S. Route 54 has been moved onto the newly constructed bridge, and eastbound U.S. Route 54 shifted onto the current westbound lanes. All ramps are expected to remain open during this phase of construction, which is expected to continue into early April 2026. **  I-70 – New pavement construction continues from 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 and driveway entrance improvements continue in Camdenton. Traffic is shifted between Business Route 5 and Bumper Hill Road, with one lane open in each direction, but no center turn lane. Drainage and driveway work scheduled from Whispering Pines to Panoramic Drive. The traffic shift is expected to remain in place through spring 2026.   Cole County  Missouri Route 179 – Tree trimming planned March 17 at Rock Creek bridge. The roadway will be CLOSED from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorist will need to seek an alternate route during the closure.   Cooper County  I-70 – Shoulder work continues from Missouri Route 5 in Boonville (mile marker 101) to the Missouri River bridge (mile marker 115) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect lane closures nightly in both directions between 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. with an 11-foot width restriction. **  Crawford County  North Outer Road 44 (Frontage Road) – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 at Landon Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 19 – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 from Seven Cedars Road to Missouri Route 49. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route N – Roadside work planned March 16 – 19 at Whites Creek. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route Y – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 from Route V to Route 49 in Iron County. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Dent County  Route B – CLOSED over Dry Creek bridge due to inspectors finding a sinkhole developing near one of the supporting structures. Motorist during the bridge closure can use Missouri Routes 19, 32 and 72 as detoured routes around the closure.   Route 19 – Culvert replacement planned March 17 – 19 at 7th street in the city limits of Salem. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route EE – Pothole patching planned March 17 – 19. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route F – Culvert replacement planned March 17 – 19 from Missouri Route 32 to County Road 6400. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Howard County  Missouri Route 124 – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 from Route A to Route Y. All lanes will be CLOSED from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.  Route H – Bridge maintenance planned March 16 – 19 over Salt Fork. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Routes HH and U – Roadside work planned March 16 – 19. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Route Y – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Laclede County  I-44 – Pothole patching planned March 16, eastbound only at mile marker 118.  Route 5 – Sealing operations planned March 16 – 19 in the city limits of Lebanon from 7th Street to Bland Road. One lane will be closed.   Route CC – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 at Newport Drive. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route J – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 at Oreiol Drive. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Maries County  Missouri Route 42 – Roadside work planned March 16 – 19. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route 42 – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over the Maries River. A signed detour is in place to direct motorist around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026. (The Fly Creek Bridge on Route 42 will close soon after the Maries River Bridge reopens. The Fly Creek Bridge will remain closed through August 2026.)  Miller County  Missouri Route 52 – Bridge flushing planned March 16 – 17 over Panther Creek. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 17 – Bridge flushing planned March 16 – 17 over Osage River. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Bagnell Dam Boulevard – Culvert replacement planned March 18 from Route W to Valley Road. The roadway will be CLOSED from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the closure.  Route 17 – Culvert replacement planned March 18, 0.75 miles south of Route C. The roadway will be CLOSED from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the closure.  Morgan County  Route 52 and Route 5 intersection – Roundabout pavement construction planned March 18 – 20.   Phelps County  County Road 8490 (Sugar Creek Road) – CLOSED for bridge rehabilitation over I-44 starting March 16. The on- and off-ramps at this overpass (Exit 176) will remain open and a signed detour will be in place. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.  Route BB – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 from Forum Drive to County Road 3440. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route O – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 from Missouri Route 72 to the Dent County line. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  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 March 2026.  Pulaski County  Missouri Route 133 – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 northeast of Richland from Route BB to Rosefinch Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 7 – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 at Rochester Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route T – Culvert replacement planned March 16 – 19 in Swedeborg at Apple Street. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Washington County  Missouri Route 8 – Shoulder work planned March 16 – 19 at from Missouri Route 185 to Ridgeway Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route 8 – Bridge rehabilitation over the Union Pacific Railroad. The roadway will remain open throughout the project but is narrowed to one lane. Motorists should expect delays. The project is scheduled to be completed in May 2026.  **This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70.  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 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 07:06 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/84911 84911 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:20:02 +0000 RESCHEDULED: Segment of I-70 Drive Southeast in Columbia to close starting March 23 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/13/2026 - 11:20 All businesses to remain accessible Project Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Due to weather, the planned closure of a short segment of I-70 Drive Southeast is now set to begin March 23. During the 10-month closure for the construction of a new underpass beneath Interstate 70, a signed detour will be in place, and all businesses will remain accessible.  On March 23, 2025, construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation anticipate closing I-70 Drive Southeast from just west of Woodridge Drive to Glenstone Drive for approximately 300 days. The entrance to Woodridge Drive from I-70 Drive Southeast will also be closed. The roadways are expected to reopen in January 2027. Motorists will be directed around the closure via Keene Street and St. Charles Road.   This closure will enable crews to shift traffic on I-70 to construct two new bridges on I-70. This will allow the construction of the new underpass connecting Hanover Boulevard (north of I-70) to I-70 Drive Southeast (south of I-70). See a rendering of the new design here: https://www.modot.org/media/47390.  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 Fri, 03/13/2026 - 06:14 Links to related information Project Webpage AJ Shurr Senior Communications Specialist Central District Email: cdcr@modot.mo.govPhone: (573) 522-5178 http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/ef504c9f-de25-47f9-8ec0-df830b421571 http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/ef504c9f-de25-47f9-8ec0-df830b421571 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-signs-fy-2026-supplemental-budget-bill 16086 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:29:33 +0000 Governor Kehoe Signs FY 2026 Supplemental Budget Bill Gabrielle.Picard Wed, 03/11/2026 - 16:29 March 11, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe signed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 supplemental budget bill, HB 2014, that was passed by the General Assembly last week. The bill allows for current operations of state government to continue through FY 2026. "This supplemental budget ensures that critical services continue uninterrupted for Missourians, while also providing important spending authority for public safety and disaster response," said Governor Kehoe. "I appreciate the members of the General Assembly in getting this bill to my desk."HB 2014 totals over $3.1 billion, including $516.8 million in general revenue, $1.9 billion in federal funds, and $670.3 million in other funds. The supplemental budget bill includes funding for several high priority areas:$180,000 for child physical abuse forensic examination claims$3.7 million to provide high-quality, specialized care for children and youth with intensive needs$10.4 million for employment services to assist individuals with physical or mental disabilities$73.8 million for World Cup Federal Grants, including $14.2 million for the counter-unmanned aircraft systems grant program$86 million for St. Louis Tornado Disaster Relief$132 million for HR 1 implementation$830 million for SEMA disaster spending authorityFor more information on HB 2014, click here. Governor Kehoe Signs FY 2026 Supplemental Budget Bill### https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-orders-flags-fly-half-staff-honor-butler-county-fire 16081 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:38:24 +0000 Governor Kehoe Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Butler County Fire Protection District Shift Commander Jackson Warren Gabrielle.Picard Wed, 03/11/2026 - 15:38 March 11, 2026 Jefferson City Today, in honor of Butler County Fire Protection District Shift Commander Jackson Warren, Governor Mike Kehoe ordered the U.S. and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at government buildings in Butler County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Thursday, March 12, 2026, from sunrise to sunset.“At an early age, Jackson Warren committed his life to public service and answered the call to join the fire service, despite the risks and the sacrifices it required,” Governor Kehoe said. “For the last four and a half years, Shift Commander Warren bravely responded, at all hours, to fires, automobile collisions, and other emergencies in service to his community. Sadly, he died while responding to a call to help others. Claudia and I are keeping Jackson’s loved ones and the Butler County community in our prayers. Shift Commander Warren will be remembered for his selfless service to others and devotion to creating a safer community.”On the afternoon of Friday, March 6, Shift Commander Warren died when the brush truck he was driving responding to a grass fire crashed and overturned. Another firefighter who was injured was treated at a hospital and released.The flags will be held at half-staff on the day of Shift Commander Warren’s funeral. To view the Governor’s proclamation, please visit the link below.Governor Kehoe Orders Flags to Fly at Half-Staff in Honor of Butler County Fire Protection District Shift Commander Jackson Warren### http://mvc.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/b27f8935-e40a-4c36-9441-1bfbf2f1c2dd http://mvc.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/b27f8935-e40a-4c36-9441-1bfbf2f1c2dd Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000