/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:00:57 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/80907 80907 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:20:02 +0000 MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Route M/Duval Creek Bridge in Jasper Co. OPEN to Traffic regan.mitchell Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:20 Where: Jasper County Route M over Duval Creek north of Joplin When: Tuesday evening, December 9 What: Contractor crews completed a project to rehabilitate the bridge deck/driving surface, paint the bridge girders, and add permanent pavement markings and object markers at either end of the bridge. This work was part of a larger project that includes the rehabilitation of additional bridges in Taney and McDonald counties. Project Information: Prime Contractor: Louis-Company LLC, Grain Valley Total Project Cost: $2.2 million Completion Date: November 1, 2026  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 Wed, 12/10/2025 - 04:18 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/80906 80906 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:00:02 +0000 RESCHEDULED: Ramp closure from NB US-169 to WB I-435 for bridge work in Clay County, Dec. 11 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/10/2025 - 11:00 This work has been rescheduled from TODAY, Dec. 10, due to weather CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the ramp from northbound U.S. 169 to westbound I-435 for bridge painting work beginning on Thursday, Dec. 11 (originally scheduled for TODAY, Dec. 10) between approx. 8 a.m. and 3 p.m. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org.kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 12/10/2025 - 03:59 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/80904 80904 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 10 Dec 2025 10:20:02 +0000 St. Louis Work Zones Dec. 11-17 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/10/2025 - 10:20 ST. LOUIS – Motorists who use Interstate 55 at Gravois this weekend should consider alternate routes or allow extra travel time as the northbound interstate will be closed Saturday. Weather depending, crews will close all lanes of northbound I-55 at Gravois for tree removal and drain work, starting at 5 a.m. Saturday, December 13.  The ramp to westbound Interstate 44 will remain open. All lanes will reopen by 2:30 p.m. During the closure, drivers will detour onto Gravois (Exit 207A) and continue to 12th Street where they can get back onto northbound I-55. In Jefferson County, drivers who use northbound Interstate 55 between Route Z and Route M should be aware the interstate is closed overnight Wednesday, December 10 through Saturday, December 13 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. to set girders for a new bridge over the BNSF railroad. All southbound lanes of Interstate 55 between Route Z and Route M will be closed to set girders for a new bridge over the BNSF railroad overnight Monday, December 15 through Wednesday, December 17 between 11 p.m. and 4 a.m. All work is weather permitting. For more on roadway closures due to construction, additional work zone information and real- time roadway weather conditions go to  http://traveler.modot.org/map.  For real-time traffic, visit www.gatewayguide.com.   Motorists should be aware of the following ongoing closures: I-55, St. Louis City, one southbound lane closed from I-44 to north of Bates and two southbound lanes closed north of Bates to north of Weber through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City and County, one northbound lane closed from north of Reavis Barracks to north of Bayless and two northbound lanes closed from north of Bayless to Virginia through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the 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-270, St. Louis County, various northbound and southbound lanes narrowed between I-64 and Olive through early 2026. I-270. St. Louis County, Conway Rd. under I-270 closed. 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 100, St. Louis County, closed at Sarala Rd. through Friday, Dec. 12. 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-64, St. Charles County, starting at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 through Wednesday, Dec. 10, one lane of eastbound I-64 past the Boone Bridge will be closed. 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. 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, December 11 I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave. 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 Green Park to Gravois. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 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 at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. 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-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-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., northbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge. Route 67, Jefferson County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed at Route CC. Route 67, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., one northbound lane closed at Route CC.     Friday, December 12 I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave. 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 Green Park to Gravois. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 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 at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. 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-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-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., northbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge. I-55, Jefferson County, 7 p.m. to 5 a.m., one northbound lane closed at 3rd Route 67, Jefferson County, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed at Route CC. Route 67, Jefferson County, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., one northbound lane closed at Route CC.   Saturday, December 13 I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., northbound/southbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge.   Sunday, December 14 No scheduled work zones.   Monday, December 15 I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave. 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 Green Park to Gravois. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. 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 at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. I-64, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Route K and Route 364. 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-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 at Route W/Foristell interchange. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., southbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge.     Tuesday, December 16 I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave. 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 Green Park to Gravois. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. 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 at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. I-64, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Route K and Route 364. 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-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 at Route W/Foristell interchange. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. Route 30, Franklin County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed from Bardot Street to Route 47. I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., southbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge.   Wednesday, December 17 I-270, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., one lane closed along Pershall Rd. from Hanley to Hazelwood Ave. 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 Green Park to Gravois. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Barrett Station Road and Pointe Drive, and between Topping Lane and I-270. Route 267, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 2 p.m., one southbound lane closed River City Boulevard to Bayless. 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 at Coeur DeVille intersection; between Emerson Rd. and Coeur DeVille Dr. Flaggers will direct traffic through the two-lane portions of Route AB. I-64, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Route K and Route 364. 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-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 at Route W/Foristell interchange. Flaggers will direct traffic through the work zone. I-55, Jefferson County, 11 p.m. to 4 a.m., southbound I-55 closed at BNSF Railway bridge.   ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 12/10/2025 - 03:13 Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@mdoot.mo.govPhone: (314) 648-9783 https://dhewd.mo.gov/news/september-2025-monthly-jobs-report 7301 at https://dhewd.mo.gov Wed, 10 Dec 2025 09:57:41 +0000 September 2025 Monthly Jobs Report Mr. Jason Strickland Wed, 12/10/2025 - 09:57 Date Wed, 12/10/2025 - 12:00 Missouri nonfarm payroll employment increased by 18,300 jobs in September 2025, and the seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was unchanged from August at 4.1 percent. Private industry employment increased by 4,400 jobs and government employment increased by 13,900 jobs. Over the year, there was an increase of 48,900 jobs from September 2024 to September 2025, and the unemployment rate increased by four-tenths of a percentage point, from 3.7 percent in September 2024 to 4.1 percent in September 2025.EMPLOYMENT  Missouri's nonfarm payroll employment was 3,041,200 in September 2025, up by 18,300 from the revised August 2025 figure. The August 2025 total was revised upward by 1,100 jobs from the preliminary estimate.Goods-producing industries increased by 500 jobs over the month, with manufacturing gaining 1,800 jobs and mining, logging, and construction decreasing by 1,300 jobs. Private service-providing industries increased by 3,900 jobs between August 2025 and September 2025. Employment in private service-providing industries increased in professional and business services (4,400 jobs); trade, transportation, and utilities (1,100 jobs); financial activities (700 jobs); other services (600 jobs); leisure and hospitality (500 jobs); and information (100 jobs). Employment decreased in private education and health services (-3,500 jobs). Total government employment increased by 13,900 jobs over the month, with increases in local (7,800 jobs) and state government (6,300 jobs) and a decrease in federal government (-200 jobs).Over the year, total payroll employment increased by 48,900 jobs. The largest gains were in private education and health services (15,500 jobs); leisure and hospitality (12,000 jobs); mining, logging, and construction (2,100 jobs); other services (1,700 jobs); and financial activities (100 jobs). Employment decreased in manufacturing (-4,000 jobs); professional and business services (-2,700 jobs); information (-2,700 jobs); and trade, transportation, and utilities (-2,300 jobs). Government employment increased by 29,200 jobs over the year, with increases in local (23,100 jobs) and state (8,200 jobs) government and a decrease in federal government (-2,100 jobs).UNEMPLOYMENTMissouri's smoothed seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained at 4.1 percent in September 2025. The September 2025 rate was four-tenths of a percentage point higher than the September 2024 rate of 3.7 percent. The estimated number of unemployed Missourians was 131,808 in September 2025.The state's not-seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate decreased in September 2025, declining by one point to 3.5 percent from the August 2025 not-seasonally-adjusted rate of 4.5 percent. A year ago, the not-seasonally-adjusted rate was 3 percent. The corresponding not-seasonally-adjusted national rate for September 2025 was 4.3 percent.Missouri's labor force participation rate was 63.7 percent in September 2025, 1.3 percentage points higher than the national rate of 62.4 percent. Missouri's employment-population ratio was 61 percent in September 2025, 1.3 percentage points higher than the national rate of 59.7 percent. Missouri's unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in September 2025, three-tenths of a percentage point lower than the national rate of 4.4 percent. Missouri's unemployment rate has been at or below the national rate for more than 10 years.Read the full report at https://meric.mo.gov/missouri-monthly-jobs-report.PUBLICATION NOTEPublication of September data for the Missouri Jobs Report was delayed by more than six weeks due to the lapse in federal appropriations and subsequent federal government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is adjusting all deadlines for data affected by the federal government shutdown. There will not be a release published for October data and release dates for November data and beyond will be determined as soon as possible. Additional details about the impact to publications and revised news release dates from BLS can be found on the BLS website. https://www.modot.org/node/80903 80903 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:50:02 +0000 Upcoming Bridge Rehab Project on Route MM over Harviell Ditch in Butler County Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/10/2025 - 08:50 SIKESTON—The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to rehabilitate the Route MM bridge over Harviell Ditch in Butler County. The bridge is located just west of County Road 355, northwest of Neelyville, Missouri. Work could begin as early as July 2026. The roadway will be closed in the vicinity of the bridge as construction is underway. The rehabilitation work will be underway for approximately two months. Previously, this project was scoped as a replacement. Reassessment of utility impacts and the condition of the bridge allowed MoDOT to update the scope of the project from a bridge replacement to a rehabilitation project (deck replacement). Maps, plans, and other information prepared by MoDOT will be available for public inspection and copying at MoDOT’s Sikeston District office, 2675 N. Main St. in Sikeston, Missouri. If assistance is needed in another language, please contact MoDOT Project Manager Seiji Shimbo at (573) 472-5389 by Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025.       For more information, please contact Shimbo at (573) 472-5389 or MoDOT’s Customer Service toll-free at 1-888 ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Comments and questions may also be submitted online at modot.org/form/mmharviellbutler. Please submit comments by Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025. ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 12/10/2025 - 01:44 Links to related information Location Map https://www.modot.org/node/80902 80902 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:10:01 +0000 Lane closures on US-169 between 144th St. & Commercial St. for urgent utility work until Dec. 19 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/10/2025 - 08:10 Alternative traffic pattern in place for repairs by Spire Energy. CLAY COUNTY – Crews have reduced northbound and southbound U.S. 169 to one lane between 144th Street and Commercial St. in Smithville due to urgent permitted utility work by Spire Energy. The southbound lanes of U.S. 169 between Commercial St. and 144th St. are being used for two-way traffic. The alternative traffic pattern will be in place until repairs are completed through approximately Friday, Dec. 19. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org.kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 12/10/2025 - 01:01 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/80901 80901 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:02 +0000 NOW OPEN: I-70 WB on-ramp from The Paseo Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/10/2025 - 08:00 The ramp was closed on Dec. 4 for urgent utility operations JACKSON COUNTY – Crews have reopened the Interstate 70 westbound on-ramp from The Paseo following urgent utility operations by KC Water. The ramp closed on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 11:30 p.m. and is now open to traffic. 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, 12/10/2025 - 00:57 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/table-rock-state-park-announces-opening-five-new-premium-yurts 295466 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 09 Dec 2025 16:46:53 +0000 Table Rock State Park announces opening of five new premium yurts Karen Kremer Tue, 12/09/2025 - 16:46 Release Date Wednesday, December 10, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC 10, 2025 – Table Rock State Park is excited to announce the opening of five new premium yurts, which are part of Missouri State Parks’ revenue bond projects.Beginning at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, the five new premium yurts will be available for reservations with arrivals beginning on Friday, Dec. 12. Reservations can be made by contacting the Reservation Call Center at 877-422-6766 from 7 a.m.to 7 p.m. or by visiting icmapmo.com.The new yurts include two bedrooms (one queen-sized bed and one twin bunk beds), air-conditioning and heating, full bathroom with tub and shower, a kitchen with a four-burner electric stove and oven, full-size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker and toaster, living room with a queen-size sleeper sofa and televisions in the bedrooms and living room that offer DIRECTV with local channels.This project is one of several revenue bond projects across the state. More information on these projects can be found at mostateparks.com/page/revenue-bonds.For information on lodging, please visit mostateparks.com/park/table-rock-state-park/lodging. Table Rock State Park is located at 5272 State Highway 165 in Branson. For questions, please contact 417-334-4704.For 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/80856 80856 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:50:02 +0000 EXTENDED: WB I-70 on-ramp from The Paseo CLOSED for urgent utility operations, NOW - Dec. 12 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 14:50 Utility operations by KC Water (Extended from Dec. 8) JACKSON COUNTY- The Missouri Department of Transportation has CLOSED the I-70 westbound on-ramp from The Paseo due to urgent utility operations by KC Water. The ramp closed on Thur., Dec. 4 at 11:30 p.m. and will remain in place until approx. Friday, Dec. 12. (Extended from Mon., Dec. 8) All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org.kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 07:46 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/80855 80855 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:40:02 +0000 NOW OPEN: MO-273 and MO-371 in Tracy, MO, Dec. 9 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 14:40 This location was originally closed September 16 for intersection improvements REVISED: PLATTE COUNTY – MO-273 and MO-371 in Tracy, MO is NOW OPEN. This route was originally closed due to intersection improvements in September. 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 work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 07:36 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/80854 80854 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:10:02 +0000 NOW OPEN: MO-273 and MO-371 in Tracy, MO, Dec. 9 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 14:10 This location was originally closed September 16 for intersection improvements PLATTE COUNTY – MO-273 and MO-371 in Tracy, MO is NOW OPEN. This route was originally closed due to intersection improvements in September. 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 work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 12/09/2025 - 07:07 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/80853 80853 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:10:02 +0000 Route B Bridge Over Cedar Creek OPEN to Traffic after Replacement Project Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/09/2025 - 14:10 Project Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle Where: Cedar County Route B bridge over Cedar Creek east of Jerico Springs When: As of 2 p.m., Tuesday, December 9 Details: The bridge was closed in August to allow contractor crews to demolish and replace the bridge. The contractor also installed new barrier walls, guardrail and new permanent striping. The bridge also was widened by four feet to a total of 24 feet to accommodate two 10-foot-wide lanes and two two-foot shoulders. This is the second bridge to be completed and opened to traffic in a three-year project to improve 20 bridges in seven (7) counties in west central Missouri. Of the 20 bridges in the project, known as the Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle, fourteen (14) bridges will be replaced and six (6) bridges will receive major rehabilitation work. On average, these bridges have been in place for 70 years. All work in 2025 will be in Cedar and St. Clair counties, where crews will replace or rehabilitate a total of three (3) bridges. More information about this project can be found on the project website – Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle. Project Details: Prime Contractor – The ESS Team Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. – Columbia Bartlett & West – Topeka, Kans. Total Project Cost: $38 million Contract Completion Date: November 15, 2027 The ESS Team is a partnership of engineering and construction firms that will design and construct the project with oversight by MoDOT and the Federal Highway Administration.     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 Tue, 12/09/2025 - 07:08 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/looking-last-minute-holiday-gift-consider-missouri-state-parks-gift-card 295461 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 09 Dec 2025 14:06:01 +0000 Looking for a last minute holiday gift? Consider a Missouri State Parks gift card Karen Kremer Tue, 12/09/2025 - 14:06 Release Date Tuesday, December 9, 2025 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, DEC 9, 2025 – Do you love Missouri state parks and historic sites? Are you looking for a way to introduce the fun to someone else? Now is the perfect time to purchase a Missouri State Parks gift card for yourself and receive another card you can use as a holiday gift. The hard-to-buy-for person on your list is sure to love it.A Missouri State Parks gift card is a convenient way to make camping reservations or purchase state park merchandise. Through the month of December, purchase a gift card of $75 or more and receive a $25 e-gift card free!This offer can only be found online at icampmo1.usedirect.com/MSPWeb/Giftcards/Giftcardsale.aspx and is good for Missouri State Park gift cards only.To receive your gift cards by Dec. 25, order by Dec. 10.Missouri State Parks will send gift cards to the address on your customer account. Or you can enjoy faster delivery by purchasing an e-gift card delivered via email.Missouri State Parks will send promotional e-gift cards by email.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://dci.mo.gov/node/2431 2431 at https://dci.mo.gov Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:34:15 +0000 Missouri State Board of Nursing awards $3.1 million in grants to 21 colleges and universities katy.linnenbrink Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:34 Funding supports faculty development, simulation technology and initiatives to strengthen Missouri’s nursing workforceJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Missouri State Board of Nursing announced $3.1 million in grant funding for 21 Missouri colleges and universities through the Nursing Education Incentive Program (NEIP), advancing the state’s efforts to recruit, train and retain a high-quality nursing workforce.Since 2011, the board has awarded over $27 million in NEIP grants to expand nursing program capacity and pilot new education programs. This year’s awards include $1 million in funding approved by Governor Mike Kehoe through an appropriation by the Missouri General Assembly, as well as an additional $2.1 million allocated from the board.“Missouri is fortunate to have a Governor and legislators who understand and support investing in nursing education,” Missouri State Board of Nursing Executive Director Lori Scheidt said. “We are also grateful to the Missouri Hospital Association and the Missouri Nurses Association for their continued partnership and support. This program represents a coordinated effort among stakeholders, educators, regulators and lawmakers alike to strengthen Missouri’s nursing pipeline and keep pace with evolving technologies in health care.”The board prioritized supporting as many programs as possible during the FY25 grant cycle, benefiting seven associate degree programs at community colleges and two-year institutions and 14 Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs at four-year universities.“The acute care nursing shortage cannot be solved unless nursing programs have a reliable stream of nursing graduates. Nursing programs are facing a shortage of both nursing students and qualified nursing faculty and struggling to maintain clinical placements in urban areas,” Missouri State Board of Nursing Director of Education Amy Ackerson said.“These grant funds will allow nursing programs to develop competitive faculty salary packages, develop recruitment and retention strategies, develop future faculty through scholarships and nursing educator programs, and invest in clinical simulation technology and equipment,” Ackerson added.Funding was awarded to the following nursing programs this year:Research College of Nursing, Kansas City, MO – $64,730Development and launch of a Quality Matters–aligned course review initiative to improve instructional quality and expand online BSN education.Metropolitan Community College, Kansas City, MO – $99,943Technology investments to increase NCLEX pass rates.State Technical College of Missouri, Linn, MO – $100,000Virtual reality equipment and faculty development.Jefferson College, Hillsboro, MO – $125,000Technology resources to support instructional enhancement and professional development.William Jewell College, Liberty, MO – $137,000Quality Matters investment, simulation lab upgrades and clinical instructor salary packages.Southeast Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences, Cape Girardeau, MO – $150,000Faculty development, simulation coordinator salary and expanded clinical placements.Crowder College, Neosho, MO – $150,000Hybrid LPN-to-RN program development and instructional design.Ozarks Technical Community College Direct Entry, Springfield, MO – $50,000Simulation lab upgrades.Lincoln University, Jefferson City, MO – $150,000Scholarships for MSN and DNP students and laptops for BSN students.Southwest Baptist University, Springfield, MO – $200,000Faculty retention bonus program.University of Missouri–Sinclair School of Nursing, Columbia, MO – $200,000Expansion of BSN program with new evening/weekend option. Central Methodist University, Fayette, MO – $200,000Additional faculty lines, full-time student success coach and clinical faculty positions.Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO – $200,000Expansion of Accelerated BSN Program, RN Return to Practice Program, and dual-credit nursing exploration program.Bolivar Technical College, Bolivar, MO – $200,000High school student scholarships, preceptor payment program and technology investments.University of Missouri–Kansas City, Kansas City, MO – $150,000Scholarships for MSN/PhD students and simulation lab technology updates.College of the Ozarks, Point Lookout, MO – $173,327Scholarships, standardized patient programming and faculty salary support.Maryville University, St. Louis, MO – $150,000Simulation lab technology enhancements.Missouri Western University, St. Joseph, MO – $150,000Standardized patient simulation program and wearable simulators.Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, St. Louis, MO – $150,000Nurse educator faculty expansion, wearable simulators and competency-based curriculum development.Columbia College, Columbia, MO – $150,000Instructional technology enhancements and program enrollment expansion.Missouri Baptist University, St. Louis, MO – $150,000Additional faculty and expanded simulation and instructional technology.The NEIP is an annual grant program designed to increase the physical and educational capacity of professional nursing programs throughout the state. The Missouri State Board of Nursing coordinates with the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development to determine annual recipients. The Missouri State Board of Nursing is a part of the Division of Professional Registration, a division of the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI). The board works to protect public health and safety through the regulation of nursing education, licensure and practice. Published Date Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:35 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-deliver-2026-state-state-address 15561 at https://governor.mo.gov Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:24:16 +0000 Governor Kehoe to Deliver 2026 State of the State Address Gabrielle.Picard Mon, 12/08/2025 - 11:24 December 8, 2025 Jefferson City Governor Mike Kehoe will deliver the 2026 State of the State Address detailing his legislative priorities and his Fiscal Year 2027 budget proposal on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 13, 2026Governor Kehoe to deliver 2026 State of the State AddressWhen:   3:00 p.m. (CST)Where:  Missouri State Capitol – House ChamberMedia:  OpenAdditional information on media accommodations and a full schedule of the day's events will be provided at a later date.Media should contact Ben Peters at ben.peters@house.mo.gov or 573-751-4043 to arrange accommodation in the House Chamber.The speech will be live-streamed on Governor Kehoe's Facebook page, the State of Missouri's Facebook page, and mo.gov/live. A satellite uplink with closed captioning will also be available. The link, schedule of the day’s events, and logistical details will be provided at a later date.###