/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:02:37 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/80650 80650 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 03 Dec 2025 11:00:02 +0000 Contractor selected for fourth Improve I-70 project: Rocheport to Columbia Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/03/2025 - 11:00 BOONE COUNTY – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has selected The ESS Team as the apparent best-value proposer and Design-Build contractor of the next project in MoDOT’s Improve I-70 Program, between Rocheport and Columbia. The team consists of contractor Emery Sapp & Sons with designer Parsons. Negotiations to finalize the contract are currently in progress.   Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia is a $441 million project that will add a third lane to each direction and make other improvements to Interstate 70. This project is the fourth in a series of projects which will widen and improve the I-70 corridor. Missouri’s FY2024 budget from the General Assembly and signed into law by the governor provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs 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. “Today’s selection of The ESS Team as the Design-Build contractor for Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia is another major steppingstone for MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program,” explained MHTC Chairman Warren Erdman. “This program continues to work at lightning-fast speed to deliver major projects that will serve these growing communities for many years to come.” The selected team was one of three shortlisted Design-Build teams. Their winning proposal includes: A third lane in each direction to I-70 between the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport and approximately U.S. Route 63 in Columbia, with all new 11” full-depth concrete pavement. Improvements to the I-70 interchanges/intersections at Route J/O, Midway (Route 40), Stadium Blvd., Business Loop 70, Providence Rd., Rangeline St., and U.S. Route 63. 14 new bridge structures. New north and south outer road connections across Perche Creek. The team has also committed to keeping two lanes of travel open in each direction during peak travel times. Finalized renderings and detailed roll plots of the entire project will be available at the upcoming public information meetings in early 2026. “This award gives the ESS Team the opportunity to help transform Columbia—an inspiring vision set forth by MoDOT, and one that ESS has proudly championed for over 50 years,” explains Josh Doerhoff, Emery Sapp & Sons Executive Vice President. “We are excited to carry that vision forward with this milestone project at the heart of the community we call home. Reliability and safety remain at the core of the improvements on this project, ensuring Missourians are the ultimate beneficiaries.” The next steps include finalizing the contract, and the contractor team will be doing more detailed design of the roadway and interchanges and outlining the construction schedule with traffic control plans. MoDOT will host public information meetings in early 2026 as these details are available. Construction is scheduled to begin in Spring/Summer 2026 with an anticipated completion in late 2029. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program, visit www.modot.org/improvei70. Design-Build is a project delivery method that combines both the design and construction phases into one contract. The selected contract team completes the design and construction in parallel instead of in succession, which saves time and resources. The goals for the Rocheport to Columbia project include: Deliver the project by December 31, 2029, within the program budget. Provide a third lane of travel for eastbound and westbound I-70 from Rocheport to Columbia. Modernize I-70 while improving pavement, bridges, and interchanges to provide better traffic flow and movement of freight. Minimize construction impacts with a focus on work zone safety, communication, and construction staging while maintaining mobility. Provide expanded employment opportunities while developing and using a diverse workforce. ### 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. #ImproveI70 Follow MoDOT: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube Districts Involved Statewide Published On Wed, 12/03/2025 - 03:57 Lairyn McGregor Improve I-70 Communications Coordinator Central Office Phone: 816-607-2152Email:Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-two-judicial-appointments-2 15536 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:42:23 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Two Judicial Appointments Madelyn.Warren… Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:42 December 3, 2025 Jefferson City JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced two judicial appointments to the 16th and 21st Judicial Circuits.John Gromowsky, of Kansas City, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 16th Judicial Circuit.Judge Gromowsky currently serves as the Associate Circuit Judge for the 16th Judicial Circuit and is a seasoned attorney with extensive experience in both prosecution and defense. An active member of his community, he has served on public safety committees, coached youth sports, and held leadership positions within his local bar association. He is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point where he earned his bachelor's degree in military science and was commissioned as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, where he served in several leadership roles, including a platoon leader and executive officer. Following his military service, he earned his Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law in Chicago. Judge Gromowsky will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge S. Margene Burnett.Bridget Halquist, of St. Louis, was appointed as Circuit Judge in the 21st Judicial Circuit.Ms. Halquist is an attorney specializing in business litigation, contracts, and employment law and most recently served as a managing member of Summers Compton Wells LLC. She previously served for four years as a federal judicial law clerk to the Honorable Henry Edward Autrey at the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri before beginning work in private practice. Halquist is a veteran of the United States Air Force, where she served as a weather specialist. She is active in several bar associations and was appointed by the Missouri Supreme Court to serve as a bar exam grader for the Missouri Board of Law Examiners. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from Wilmington College, a Master of Science from Chaminade University, and earned her Juris Doctor from Saint Louis University School of Law. Ms. Halquist will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Thomas C. Albus.### https://www.modot.org/node/80648 80648 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:40:02 +0000 Upcoming Bridge Projects on Route A in Wayne County Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:40 Notice of Opportunity for Public Meeting SIKESTON—The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to improve two bridges located on Route A in Wayne County. The bridge projects include:   Rehabilitating the Route A bridge over Otter Creek, located south of County Road 430. Replacing the Route A bridge over Small Creek, located between County Road 371 and County Road 400. Work to improve the bridges could begin as early as winter 2026-2027. During construction, the roadway will be closed in the vicinity of each bridge for approximately two months, weather permitting. Construction schedules will be coordinated to avoid closing the bridges simultaneously. Maps, plans, and other information prepared by the Missouri Department of Transportation 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 Friday, Dec. 5, 2025.   Any person affected by these projects may request that a public meeting be held in regard to the proposed improvements. Requests for a public meeting shall be in writing and must be submitted to District Engineer Donnie Brown at 2675 North Main St., Sikeston, MO 63801, by Wednesday, Dec. 10, 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 www.modot.org/form/routeawayne. Please submit comments by Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 12/03/2025 - 03:32 Links to related information Location Maps https://www.modot.org/node/80649 80649 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:40:02 +0000 Temporary Lane Reductions Scheduled on I-70 for Bridge Removal at Routes A/B Interchange Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:40 Short-Term Closure Between I-70 Ramps and Outer Roads - Expect Travel Delays December 14-16 Project Route A and Route B Bridge Replacement over Interstate 70 in Warren County HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, motorists on Interstate 70 are advised of upcoming lane closures as crews work to remove the old Routes A/B bridge at the Truxton Exit 188 in Warren County. For the safety of motorists and the construction team, the following traffic impacts will be in place: December 14-15: As early as 8 p.m. on Sunday, December 14 through 7 a.m. Monday, December 15, eastbound and westbound I-70 will be restricted to one lane at the Routes A/B interchange (Exit 188), between the off and on ramps. December 15-16: Beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, December 15 through 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 16, eastbound and westbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane and traffic will be rerouted over the on/off ramps at the Routes A/B interchange (Exit 188). During this time, while temporary modified traffic patterns are in place, a 12-foot width restriction will be in effect for all traffic utilizing the detour on the ramps at this interchange. No turning movements will be allowed at the interchange ramp terminals, thereby eliminating access to the outer service roads and Routes A/B. Additionally, a temporary closure of Routes A/B will be in place, between the I-70 ramps and the outer roads. Local traffic will need to utilize the neighboring interchanges at Routes E/Y (Exit 183) at Jonesburg or Route MM (Exit 191), west of Warrenton, to access I-70. Mid-day December 15: All traffic around the interchange will be completely stopped for a brief period of up to 20 minutes, including I-70, Routes A and B, Northwest Service Road and West Veterans Memorial Parkway to facilitate bridge removal operations. Delays on I-70 are expected during the temporary closures. To alleviate congestion, motorists are strongly advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Contractor crews with Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. have worked to expedite the construction of the new bridge and interchange improvements, accomplishing this months ahead of schedule.  Work with us in the work zone! Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. Please pay attention, put your phone down, wear your seat belt and slow drive as you drive 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, 12/03/2025 - 03:30 Links to related information Traveler Information Map Christine Thompson Communications Specialist Northeast District Email: christine.thompson@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 248-2465   https://www.modot.org/node/80647 80647 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 03 Dec 2025 10:20:02 +0000 Commission Awards Contracts for Southeast District Projects Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/03/2025 - 10:20 SIKESTON – The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded contracts for the Southeast District during its regular meeting on Dec. 3. The contracts included bridge replacements, a slope repair, and pavement resurfacing. A $3,768,397 contract was awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, Inc., for bridge replacements at the following locations in Ripley County: Route 142 over Drainage Ditch 2, Route W over Drainage Ditch 1, Route W over Drainage Ditch 3, and; Route 142 over Harris Creek. An $848,795 contract was awarded to Apex Paving Co., for pavement resurfacing on Route 61 from Route 177 to Drury Lane in Cape Girardeau County. A $5,135,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement and bridge resurfacing on Route 160 from south of Route 21 to Route JJ in Ripley County. A $1,850,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement resurfacing on the following routes in Howell County: Route 63 from south of Route 60 to north of Route P, and; Route 160 from County Road 6070 to Route 63. A $994,394 contract was awarded to Joe’s Bridge & Grading, Inc., for a bridge replacement on Route N over Little Saline Creek in Ste. Genevieve County. A $3,519,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement resurfacing on Route 34 from Route B to Route 72 in Bollinger County. A $369,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement resurfacing on Route J from Route 62 to Route 153 in New Madrid County. A $609,000 contract was awarded to Pace Construction Company, for pavement resurfacing on the following routes in Bollinger County: Route FF from Route H to Route 51, and; Spur N from Route N to the end of state maintenance. A $347,398 contract was awarded to H.R. Quadri Contractors, LLC, for a slope repair on Route 95 at Beaver Creek in Wright County. Additional information, regarding timelines and impacts to traffic, will be released prior to the start of construction. For more information, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636).  ### www.modot.org/southeast facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast Links to related information: Commission News Release Archive   Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 12/03/2025 - 03:15 Nicole Thieret Communications Manager Southeast District (573) 472-6632 https://www.modot.org/node/80646 80646 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:40:02 +0000 Linn County Route 11 Badger Creek Bridge to be replaced Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/03/2025 - 09:40 Northwest Bridge Bundle project ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The next bridge replacement project included in the Northwest Bridge Bundle project is scheduled to begin this month. The Linn County Route 11 Badger Creek Bridge, north of New Boston, is scheduled to close on Monday, Dec. 15. The project to replace the bridge is expected to continue through April 2026. During construction, motorists should seek an alternate route around the closure. The Badger Creek Bridge was built in 1934 and has a traffic volume of approximately 228 vehicles per day. “The Northwest Bridge Bundle is a Design-Build project which will replace or rehabilitate 31 poor-condition bridges in north central Missouri,” stated Missouri Department of Transportation Project Manager Michael Marriott. The Capital – Horner & Shifrin team was awarded the design-build contract by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at its meeting in December 2023. Design-build is a project delivery method in which one contracting team is selected to design and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings. The full list of bridges to be replaced can be found on the Northwest Bridge Bundle web page. 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 ### Northwest Bridge Bundle web page Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 12/03/2025 - 02:31 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/80645 80645 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:10:02 +0000 Improve I-70: Traffic shift and ramp closures scheduled between MO-7 & Grain Valley, begins Dec. 12 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 12/03/2025 - 09:10 Project Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will conduct traffic shifts and ramp closures on Interstate 70 between Missouri Highway 7 in Blue Springs and Jackson County Routes AA/BB in Grain Valley beginning on Friday, Dec. 12. Westbound traffic will be moved from the current lanes of travel to the newly constructed pavement in the median of I-70. This traffic configuration is scheduled to last until Spring 2026 and will include narrowed lanes and shoulder work as crews work on reconstructing the current westbound lanes. The current I-70 eastbound configuration will remain in place. As part of the traffic shift, the following ramp closures will be in place: I-70 westbound on-ramp at Jackson County Routes BB/AA (Exit 24) in Grain Valley (from Friday, Dec. 12 at approximately 7 p.m. until Saturday, Dec. 13 at approximately 7 p.m.) I-70 westbound on-ramp and off-ramp at Adams Dairy Pkwy (Exit 21) (from Friday, Dec. 12 at approximately 7 p.m. until Monday, Dec. 15 at approximately 6 a.m.) All work is weather permitting. Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa is the third project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program and will add a third lane of travel in each direction to I-70 from just west of MO Route 7 in Blue Springs to approximately MO Route H. The project also includes interchange improvements at Route D in Bates City and at MO Route 131 in Odessa. The project was awarded in Spring 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2028.  Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.   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.   #ImproveI70  Follow MoDOT: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube  ###  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 12/03/2025 - 02:01 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/80630 80630 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:02 +0000 Single lane of eastbound I-70 in Columbia to close for emergency pavement repairs Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/02/2025 - 16:00 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – For the safety of the traveling public, construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation anticipate closing the driving (right) lane of eastbound Interstate I-70 in Columbia tomorrow for emergency pavement repairs. The lane closure, just west of St. Charles Road, near mile marker 131, is expected to be in place from 4 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3.  Drivers traveling in Columbia on eastbound I-70 should consider alternate routes. Motorists are encouraged to give themselves extra time to travel through this area as backups are expected.   Drivers are reminded to slow down and pay attention in work zones. Buckle Up. Phone Down.  For additional information about current and upcoming detours and project status, please visit the Improve I-70 project website at: Improve I-70: Columbia to Kingdom City | Missouri Department of Transportation  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.  #ImproveI70  Follow MoDOT: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram | YouTube  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:56 Links to related information Project Webpage AJ Shurr Senior Communications Specialist Central District Email: cdcr@modot.mo.govPhone: (573) 522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/80629 80629 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:00:02 +0000 Public Input Opportunity: Green City ADA Sidewalk Improvement Project Visitor (not verified) Tue, 12/02/2025 - 16:00 Property owners and community invited to public meeting ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is designing a project to upgrade sidewalks in Green City in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Improvements will take place along MO Route 129 from Route YY to Pfeiffer Street. A portion of this project is also located along Route N, from Grant Street to the intersection of Lincoln Street/Route 129. MoDOT will host a public meeting for property owners and community members to learn about the project and provide feedback. A public open-house meeting will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 16, at City Hall (4 S. Green St., Green City, MO 63545). Attendees are welcome to visit any time between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to view project plans and speak with project leaders. No formal presentation will be made. Affected property owners have been contacted by MoDOT’s Right of Way staff to schedule a meeting between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to discuss temporary easement needs for the project. Walk-ins are also welcome. Property owners must bring a valid driver’s license. If you are unable to attend the public meeting, two other opportunities for public comment are available through Tuesday, Dec. 30. View the project website at https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-129-sidewalkada-improvements-sullivan-county. While there, sign up to receive updates about this project via email and/or leave comments. Mail your comments to:              Green City ADA sidewalk project Missouri Department of Transportation 3602 North Belt Highway St. Joseph, MO 64506   All comments must be postmarked by Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2025. MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Northwest District Communications at 816-901-4529 by Wednesday, Dec. 10. Facebook | X | Instagram ### Project Webpage https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-129-sidewalkada-improvements-sullivan-county Districts Involved Northwest Published On Tue, 12/02/2025 - 08:56 Naomi Daugherty Communications Specialist Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-387-2495 https://www.modot.org/node/80628 80628 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:20:02 +0000 MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastbound I-44 Off-Ramp to Greene County Route N/T (Exit 67) CLOSED at Night regan.mitchell Tue, 12/02/2025 - 14:20 West of Springfield, Thursday, December 4, for Guardrail Work Where: Eastbound I-44 off-ramp to Greene County Route N/T (Exit 67) CLOSED at night west of Springfield When: 11 p.m. Thursday, December 4 – 3 a.m. Friday, December 5 What: Contractor crews to repair the guardrail on the ramp Traffic Impacts: Eastbound I-44 ramp to Greene County Route N/T (Exit 67) CLOSED during nighttime hours west of Springfield Drivers urged to find alternate routes No signed detours planned Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule. 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 Tue, 12/02/2025 - 07:16 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://oa.mo.gov/commissioners-office/news/state-releases-november-2025-general-revenue-report 55996 at https://oa.mo.gov Tue, 02 Dec 2025 13:36:17 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for November 2025 increased 16.2 percent compared to those for November 2024, from $931.7 million last year to $1.08 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date increased 4.3 percent compared to November 2024, from $4.84 billion last year to $5.05 billion this year. GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE Individual income tax collections https://www.modot.org/node/80627 80627 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 02 Dec 2025 12:30:02 +0000 MoDOT: Greene County Route FF and Weaver Road Intersection Project in Battlefield regan.mitchell Tue, 12/02/2025 - 12:30 Focus of Public Meeting December 16 Project Route FF Intersection Improvements in Greene County Battlefield – Those interested in a Greene County Route FF and Weaver Road Intersection and Lane Widening Project in Battlefield are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed improvements and project information on Tuesday, December 16, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The come-and-go style meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, December 16, at the Battlefield Fire Protection District, 4117 W. 2nd Street, Battlefield. No formal presentation is planned. Those who attend may come at any time between 4:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. to learn about the project and ask questions. Those unable to attend the in-person hearing can view exhibits and get project information by visiting www.modot.org/southwest. Comments on this project can be mailed in, emailed, or submitted online through the project website until Tuesday, December 30. For those unable to access the online meeting, contact MoDOT’s Southwest District Office, and accommodations will be made to share the information and gather feedback. MoDOT is committed to providing access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact Southwest District Communications at 417.895.7600 by December 9. Project highlights: Proposed improvements under consideration in Battlefield include: A roundabout at the intersection of Route FF and Weaver Road 3-lane widening of Weaver Road from just east of Route FF to Cloverdale Lane (funded by the City of Battlefield) Pedestrian facilities are part of the intersection and widening project Traffic Impacts: Drivers can expect occasional lane closures, lane shifts, and traffic delays Weaver Road Closed at Route FF for a short period of time as crews tie in the roundabout to Weaver Road A signed detour will be provided during this time Electronic message boards and news releases will notify the public of traffic impacts Drivers urged to use alternate routes during construction to avoid the work zone Construction is planned to start in Fall 2027. Estimated Total Cost: $7.3 million. 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 Tue, 12/02/2025 - 05:23 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 http://mvc.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d712b0b7-0a39-4aa5-86f1-b7ac61345f90 http://mvc.dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d712b0b7-0a39-4aa5-86f1-b7ac61345f90 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://ded.mo.gov/press-room/ded-names-danielle-briot-director-strategy-and-performance-division 5581 at https://ded.mo.gov Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:06:21 +0000 DED names Danielle Briot as Director of Strategy and Performance Division Chase Lindley Mon, 12/01/2025 - 11:06 December 1, 2025 Jefferson City The Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that Danielle Briot will serve as its new Director for the Division of Strategy and Performance, which informs DED’s strategic planning, program development, and performance management.“We’re excited for Danielle to step into this position, which plays such a vital role in advancing our mission of helping Missourians prosper,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “The Strategy and Performance Division is dedicated to continuously improving programs and processes to ensure we deliver the greatest possible impact for our state. Danielle has the experience and skillset needed to lead this division’s critical efforts.”The Division of Strategy and Performance is focused on using data and performance metrics to ensure DED’s programs and processes are efficient and effective. As Director, Briot will lead the division in providing subject matter expertise in specialized areas such as economic research, data analysis, policy development, project management, and operational excellence. In her previous role as Deputy Director for the division, Briot helped oversee its initiatives alongside then-Director Kayla Kueckelhan, who is now serving as DED’s Deputy Director.“I’m honored to continue to serve Missourians and support DED by leading this incredible division,” said Danielle Briot, Director of the Division of Strategy and Performance. “We have an amazing team of talented and highly skilled professionals who are truly passionate about achieving results and driving our department forward every day. The Division of Strategy and Performance has always been about turning challenges into opportunities, and I look forward to doing that in this new role.”Briot has also previously served as Deputy Director for the Office of Equal Opportunity, one of the state’s Operational Excellence Leaders, and in various leadership roles with other departments. Briot has contributed to statewide initiatives that support business growth, including Talent for Tomorrow and Best in Midwest.Briot is certified in Lean Six Sigma, a process improvement method, in addition to core and domestic mediation. She holds a bachelor’s degree in business management and administration from Columbia College and a master’s degree in legal studies from Purdue University. Briot is also a graduate of the Missouri Leadership Academy.About the Division of Strategy and PerformanceThe Division of Strategy and Performance helps inform DED’s strategic planning, program development, and performance management. It also houses DED’s legislative, communications, and marketing services, the Office of Missouri Military Advocate, and the Missouri Women’s Council.About the Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentThe Missouri Department of Economic Development (DED) works to create an environment that encourages economic growth by supporting Missouri’s businesses and diverse industries, strengthening our communities, developing a talented and skilled workforce, and maintaining a high quality of life. As one team built around the customer and driven by data, DED aspires to be the best economic development department in the Midwest. Through its various initiatives, DED is helping create opportunities for Missourians to prosper.For the latest updates on DED’s current or future programs and initiatives, visit DED’s website. 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