/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Fri, 02 Jun 2023 22:08:39 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/28820 28820 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 16:00:02 +0000 REMINDER: Lane and ramp closures scheduled for SB I-29/I-35 at 16th Avenue through Aug. 2023 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 16:00 DETOUR UPDATE for June 6-9 CLAY AND JACKSON COUNTIES - Crews are completing bridge rehabilitation work over Bedford Avenue and various railroads north of the Missouri River. This work requires the following lane and ramp closures on southbound Interstate 29/Interstate 35 at 16th Avenue through August 2023. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes if necessary. All work is weather permitting. Traffic changes in place through August 2023: Crews will CLOSE one lane of southbound I-29/I-35 at 16th Avenue through approximately August 2023 for bridge repairs.  Crews will CLOSE the ramp from 16th Avenue to southbound I-29/I-35 through approximately August 2023 for bridge repairs.  The signed DETOUR route in place is northbound Linn Street to eastbound Armour Road/Missouri Route 210 to southbound I-29. Detour REVISED for June 6-9: Due to pavement repair work taking place at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Linn Street the revised signed detour will be the following: Northbound Iron Street to eastbound Armour Road/Missouri Route 210 to southbound I-29. Deterioration of bridge expansion joints has resulted in the need to complete repairs over the summer months. Delaying these repairs would increase the need for emergency lane closures in the future. 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 Twitter, 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 Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:56 https://www.modot.org/node/28819 28819 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:30:01 +0000 Railroad crossing repairs to close Cole County Route NN in Centertown next week Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 15:30 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – The railroad crossing on Cole County Route NN (Monroe Street) in Centertown is scheduled to close June 8-9 for repairs. Contractors for the Union Pacific Railroad, working under a Missouri Department of Transportation permit, will close Monroe Street to all traffic at 8 a.m. June 8. The roadway is expected to reopen at or before 5 p.m. June 9. During the closure, motorists should use signed detour over Route U, U.S. Route 50, Lookout Trail (Old 50) and Route Z. 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. All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.   For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:   Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:27 https://www.modot.org/node/28818 28818 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:20:02 +0000 Pavement repairs scheduled for the intersection of 16th Avenue and Linn Street, June 6-9 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 15:20 CLAY COUNTY – Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation will make pavement repairs at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Linn Street in North Kansas City from approximately Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, June 9. This work will require the continuous closure of the northbound movement (continuing on Linn Street) and the southbound left turn movement (continuing on 16th Street) of the intersection. Southbound motorists will be able to turn right and head westbound on 16th avenue but will not be able to turn left and head eastbound onto 16th Avenue. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes if necessary. All work is weather permitting. As a reminder, crews are completing bridge rehabilitation work near the intersection of 16th Avenue and Linn Street. Work is currently taking place over Bedford Avenue and various railroads north of the Missouri River. Due to this bridge rehabilitation work the following traffic changes are in place through August 2023: This work requires the following lane and ramp closures on southbound Interstate 29/Interstate 35 at 16th Avenue through August 2023: Crews will CLOSE one lane of southbound I-29/I-35 at 16th Avenue through approximately August 2023 for bridge repairs.  Crews will CLOSE the ramp from 16th Avenue to southbound I-29/I-35 through approximately August 2023 for bridge repairs.  The signed DETOUR route in place is northbound Linn Street to eastbound Armour Road/Missouri Route 210 to southbound I-29.  JUNE 6-9: The northbound Linn Street detour route will be temporarily modified to northbound Iron Street while repairs are made at the intersection of 16th Avenue and Linn Street. Deterioration of bridge expansion joints has resulted in the need to complete repairs over the summer months. Delaying these repairs would increase the need for emergency lane closures in the future. Motorists are advised to seek alternate routes if necessary. 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 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 Twitter, 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 Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:13 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-announces-eleven-appointments-various-boards-and-commissions 10566 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:10:37 +0000 Governor Parson Announces Eleven Appointments to Various Boards and Commissions johnathan.shiflett Fri, 06/02/2023 - 15:10 June 2, 2023 Today, Governor Mike Parson announced eleven appointments to various Boards and Commissions.  Robert Cirtin, of Nixa, was appointed to the Board of Private Investigator and Private Fire Investigator Examiners. Mr. Cirtin currently serves as President and Owner of Robert Cirtin Investigations LLC. He previously served as a Professor and Director of the Criminal Justice Program at Evangel University and as Presiding Commissioner of Greene County. He has been a licensed Private Investigator in Missouri since 2010 and has owned a licensed private Investigator agency since 2014.  He holds a Master of Arts in criminal justice and sociology from Lincoln University. Dr. Deiter Duff, of Ozark, was appointed to the Coroner Standards and Training Commission. Dr. Duff currently serves as the Greene County Medical Examiner and as an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Pathology at the University of Missouri School of Medicine. He previously served as Medical Examiner for Boone and Callaway counties and as Assistant Medical Examiner for St. Louis City. He is certified in Anatomic and Forensic pathology. Dr. Duff holds a Doctor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Arts in classics from the University of Missouri–Columbia. Gregory Eldridge, of Kansas City, was appointed to the Elevator Safety Board. Mr. Eldridge currently serves as the Construction Code Inspector Supervisor, overseeing elevator inspections for the City of Kansas City. He previously served as the Senior Construction Codes Inspector for Kansas City. He is an ICC certified Combination Residential Inspector and a National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities certified Elevator Inspector. Mr. Eldridge has been a Missouri Licensed Elevator Inspector since 2016.  Chad Hartman, of Versailles, was appointed to the Missouri 911 Service Board. Chief Hartman has served as the Chief of Police for the City of Versailles since 2013. He previously served as a Patrol Supervisor for the Versailles Police Department and as a Dispatcher for Morgan County 9-1-1. He serves as the 2nd Vice President of the Missouri Police Chiefs Association and as Vice Chairman of the Lake of the Ozarks Major Case Squad. Mr. Hartman is a member of the Morgan County A&M and the Versailles Lions Club. Carole Iles, of Ashland, was appointed to the Administrative Hearing Commission. Ms. Iles has previously served as Of Counsel to the law firms Akerman LLP and Bryan, Cave, Leighton, Paisner LLP. She has served as General Counsel for the Missouri Department of Revenue, as an Assistant Missouri Attorney General, and as a law clerk to Judge Charles Blackmar of the Missouri Supreme Court. She served two terms as Chair of the Missouri Bar Taxation Law Committee and is a current member of the Boone County Bar Association. Ms. Iles earned a Bachelor of Arts in international affairs from The George Washington University and received a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Columbia, where she was a member of the Missouri Law Review and elected to the Order of the Coif. Craig Jones, of Brighton, was appointed to the Elevator Safety Board. Mr. Jones is Owner and Senior CET-S Mechanic at Country Home Elevator in Brighton. He previously served as a mechanic and sales associate at ThyssenKrupp Access. He was a Founding Board Member of ABC Elevator Contractors Council, a Committee Member for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and a Board Member of the National Association of Elevator Contractors. Mr. Jones studied Electrical Design Drafting at ITT Technical school of Kansas City and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Baker School of Professional and Graduate Studies.  Sarah Newell, of Bolivar, was appointed to the Missouri 911 Service Board. Ms. Newell has served as the Executive Director of the Polk County Central Dispatch since 2010. She previously served as the Assistant Director of the Polk County Dispatch. She is a Certified Course Instructor through the National Academies of Emergency Dispatch. Ms. Newell served as the Region 3 Representative to the Missouri 9-1-1 Director Association for three years and was named the 2007 Dispatcher of the Year, 2013 Hero of the Year, and 2021 Director of the Year for the State of Missouri by the Association.  Mike Phillips, of Cassville, was appointed to the Missouri 911 Service Board. Mr. Phillips has served as the Executive Director of the Barry County 9-1-1 since 2007 and as the North Ward Alderman for the City of Cassville since 2022. He previously served as a Dispatcher for Benton County 9-1-1. He is a member of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials and serves as Vice-Chair for the local Emergency Planning Committee. Mr. Phillips served as President of the Numbering Emergency National Association from 2018-2022. Gregory Sacks, of Fenton, was appointed to the Elevator Safety Board. Mr. Sacks has served as President of Superior Elevator Inspections LLC., since 2004. He is a member of the International Association of Elevator Consultants and the National Association of Elevator Safety Authorities International. He is certified as a qualified Elevator Inspector, qualified Elevator Inspection Supervisor, and a qualified Elevator Consultant. Mr. Sacks holds state elevator inspection licenses in Missouri, Illinois, and Texas. Brittney Southworth, of Farmington, was appointed to the Missouri Commission on Human Rights.   Ms. Southworth currently serves as a Registered Nurse at BJC-Parkland Health Center in Farmington, working as a House Supervisor, Charge Nurse, and in the acute and critical care departments. She previously served as a Practice Administrator for the Hospitalist Program at Parkland Health Center and a Precepting Nurse for Mineral Area College’s nursing program. Prior to this, she served as a Staff Registered Nurse at Ste. Genevieve County Memorial Hospital. She has held a Missouri Nursing License since 2017. Ms. Southworth holds a Bachelor of Science in both Nursing and psychology from Southeast Missouri State University.  J.R. Webb, of Rogersville, was appointed to the Missouri 911 Service Board. Mr. Webb has served as the Assistant Director of Communications for the City of Springfield since 2002. He is a member of  the Missouri Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials, the Missouri State Interoperable Communications Executive Committee, and the National Emergency Number Association. He has also served on several miscellaneous committees under the 911 Service Board to evaluate project proposals. He holds an Associate of Arts from Drury University.  https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-announces-three-judicial-appointments-2 10561 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 02 Jun 2023 14:01:46 +0000 Governor Parson Announces Three Judicial Appointments johnathan.shiflett Fri, 06/02/2023 - 14:01 June 2, 2023 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Parson announced one judicial appointment to the 22nd Judicial Circuit and two appointments to the 31st Judicial Circuit. The Honorable Lynne R. Perkins, of St. Louis, was appointed as Circuit Judge for the 22nd Judicial Circuit. Judge Perkins currently serves as an associate circuit judge in the City of St. Louis. He holds Bachelors of Science in business administration and legal studies from Wesley College and a Juris Doctor from Washington University in St. Louis. He will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Michael K. Mullen. The Honorable Kaiti Greenwade, of Willard, will be appointed as Circuit Judge for the 31st Judicial Circuit. Judge Greenwade currently serves as an associate circuit judge in Greene County. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Missouri State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Tulsa. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable David C. Jones. Kirsten E. Poppen, of Springfield, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 31st Judicial Circuit. Ms. Poppen is currently an attorney at Neale & Newman, L.L.P. She holds a Bachelor of Science in life sciences from Kansas State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas. She will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Mark A. Powell. https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-grants-21-pardons-month-may 10556 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 02 Jun 2023 13:25:30 +0000 Governor Parson Grants 21 Pardons for Month of May johnathan.shiflett Fri, 06/02/2023 - 13:25 June 2, 2023 Jefferson City For the month of May 2023, Governor Mike Parson granted 21 pardons pursuant to Article IV, Section 7 of the Constitution of the State of Missouri. Official documents have been filed with the appropriate government agencies and have been sent to the individuals. Families have been or are in the process of being notified.  Governor Parson has instructed his legal team to continue reviewing clemency files and working to eliminate the backlog inherited by his administration. To review the names of the individuals granted clemency, please see attached.   5-31-2023 Pardons.pdf https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/tuesdays-trail-offer-tram-rides-katy-trail 226971 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:42:48 +0000 Tuesdays on the Trail offer tram rides on the Katy Trail Karen Kremer Fri, 06/02/2023 - 12:42 Release Date Friday, June 2, 2023 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JUNE 2, 2023 – Have you always wanted to see the Katy Trail, but are unable to bike or hike it? Missouri State Parks invites senior citizens to experience the Katy Trail State Park from the comfort of a tram coach. Join the Missouri State Parks team for Tuesdays on the Trail. Tour schedule: June 13 – Windsor to Green Ridge June 27 – McKittrick to Rhineland Sept. 12 – St. Charles to Machens Sept. 26 – Treloar to Bernhiemer Oct. 10 – Windsor to Leeton Oct. 24 – Hartsburg to North Jefferson Tours will be offered at 10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and will last about two hours. An interpretive guide will present information about the Katy Trail’s history and provide commentary on local natural and cultural history along the trail. Snacks and bottled water will be provided. Each tour will host approximately 25 people. Tours are free, but space is limited. To reserve your spot, call the part office at 573-449-7402 or visit the reservation page at icampmo1.usedirect.com/MSPWeb/Activities/Search.aspx. To plan your next adventure or for more information about the trail, visit mostateparks.com/park/katy-trail-state-park. 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 ParksP.O. Box 176Jefferson City, MO 65102United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/28817 28817 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 11:50:01 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, June 5-11 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 11:50 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 June 5-11. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Andrew County I-29 – Pavement improvement project from south of Business Route 71 to just south of Route O (Buchanan County) through late October 2023. An 11.6-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.) I-29 – Concrete replacement southbound at mile marker 63, June 5-7. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction around-the-clock. Atchison County U.S. Route 59 – Pothole patching, June 5-9 U.S. Route 136 – Pothole patching, June 5-9 Buchanan County I-29 – Pavement improvement project from south of Business Route 71 (Andrew County) to just south of Route O through late October 2023. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.) Concrete replacement under the Route 6 (Frederick Boulevard) Bridge from Gene Field Road to Route YY (Mitchell Avenue), northbound I-29 will be narrowed to one lane through July. Guardrail night-time work, Sunday night through Friday morning, 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily.   Route Y – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at both the south and north Bee Creek bridges through December. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) More info: https://www.modot.org/buchanan-county-route-y-bee-creek-bridge-replacements I-229 – CLOSED southbound for a bridge rehabilitation project from  Sixth and Atchison streets to Lake Boulevard, through December. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Comanche Construction, Inc.) More info: https://www.modot.org/buchanan-county-i-229-bridge-rehabilitation-project-6th-atchison-streets Route AC – CLOSED around-the-clock for bridge deck repairs at the bridge over U.S. Route 36, June 5-8 Route V – Permit/utility work from Parker Road to the Platte County line, through early July Caldwell County Route 13 – CLOSED from Mill Creek Drive to Route P for the first stage of a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston, through November 2023. The project will be broken up into three stages with a signed detour in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) Route 13 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Route 13 bridge over U.S. Route 36 in Hamilton, through early August. (Contractor: Capitol Paving and Construction LLC.) More info: https://www.modot.org/caldwelldaviess-county-route-13-road-and-bridge-improvement-projects. Carroll County U.S. Route 24 – Bridge rehabilitation projects: S. Route 24 (Benton Street) over U.S. Route 65 through mid-June. The north and southbound U.S. Route 24/65 bridges over Old U.S. Highway 24/Outer Road 24 and the BNSF railroad, located just south of the Benton Street Bridge through mid-July. S. Route 24 over BNSF Railroad just east of the U.S. Route 65 interchange through September. S. Route 24 over Little Wakenda Creek east of Carrollton through September. Chariton County Route D – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the East Fork of Bee Branch Bridge through mid-September. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company)*2 Routes 24 & W – Scrub seal project, June 5-9. (Contractor:Vance Brothers) Clinton County I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from mile marker 47 to mile marker 40, June 5-9. The road will be narrowed to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction around-the-clock. DeKalb County Route A – Pothole patching, June 5-9 Gentry County Route YY – CLOSED until further notice at the Bear Creek Bridge due to deterioration. This bridge is included in a replacement project scheduled to be a part of the September 2023 letting for contractor bids. https://www.modot.org/atchison-and-gentry-counties-bridge-replacements Route E – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Walnut Fork Bridge, through August. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC.) More info: https://www.modot.org/gentry-county-route-e-walnut-fork-bridge-replacement-project Route T – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Brushy Creek Bridge, through October. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company) *2 Grundy County Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Wolf Creek Bridge, between Routes 6 and WW, through early July. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/grundy-county-route-w-bridge-replacements Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Hickory Creek Bridge, between Route WW and F, through early July. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/grundy-county-route-w-bridge-replacements Route N – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the No Creek Bridge, northeast of Trenton, through July. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company) *2 Route 6 – Intersection improvement project at Route 146 and 30th Avenue, through mid-September. Traffic will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals directing motorists. Access to/from 30th Avenue will be closed through late June. A 12-foot width restriction is in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) Route J – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from NE 76 Street to NE 70 Street, June 6, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holt County U.S. Route 159 – Pavement improvement and flood remediation project from the Missouri River near Rulo, Nebraska, to the Little Tarkio Creek near Fortescue through November 2023. Temporary traffic signals and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) Linn County Route C – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the West Yellow Creek, 1 mile west of Missouri Route 111, through mid-September. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company) *2 Route P – CLOSED for post-storm clean up from Gaton Road to Finn Road, June 5-9, 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Livingston County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge due to deterioration. This bridge is included in the Northwest Bridge Bundle which is scheduled to be in the December 2023 letting for contractor bids. https://www.modot.org/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle. Route C – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the bridge over Shoal Creek, north of Route DD, through July. (Contractor: L.G. Barcus and Sons, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/livingston-county-route-c-shoal-creek-bridge-replacement  Route M – CLOSED for pothole patching from Route V to end of state maintenance, June 5-7, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Route V – Pothole patcthing, June 8-9 Mercer County Routes C & JJ – CLOSED for a resurfacing project in 2 mile segments, June 5-9*4 Route M – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route W to the city limits of Mercer, June 5, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route Z – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route M to the U.S. Route 136, June 5, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nodaway County Route 46 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the bridge over the Nodaway River, near Quitman, through June. A signed detour is in place. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.) *1 https://www.modot.org/nodaway-county-route-46-nodaway-river-bridge-project Route E – CLOSED for pavement repairs from the north Route 246 intersection to the Iowa state line, June 5, 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Putnam County Route 129 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route AA to Locust Trail, June 5, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sullivan County Route T – CLOSED at the East Locust Creek Bridge for repairs through mid-June. Route C – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Yellow Creek Bridge, 1.5 miles east of Route U, southeast of Milan, through September. (Contractor: Lehman Construction and Wilson & Company) *2 --- *1 This bridge is included in Gov. Mike Parson’s $351 million Focus on Bridges program, which will repair or replace 250 bridges across the state. *2 This bridge is part of the FARM (Fixing Access to Rural Missouri) Bridge Program. More info: FARM Bridge program web page *3 This bridge is a part the Safe & Sound bridge rehabilitation project. More info: https://www.modot.org/safe-sound-bridge-rehabilitations-buchanan-carroll-gentry-harrison-counties *4 This project is part of Gov. Parson’s Rural Road program. The state’s approved Fiscal Year 2023 budget provided an additional $100 million in General Revenue for work on Missouri’s low volume rural roads. Using asset management data, MoDOT has identified approximately 1,700 lane miles of low volume roads ranked in Poor Condition. By next summer, these 113 locations will receive resurfacing treatments of hot mix asphalt to improve the road conditions. ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org Back to Northwest District News Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 06/02/2023 - 06:40 Links to related information For More Statewide Information https://www.modot.org/node/28816 28816 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:30:01 +0000 Routes in Johnson County to Close for Culvert Replacements Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:30 JOHNSON COUNTY – Weather permitting, MoDOT crews will be performing culvert replacements on Routes in Johnson County. See below for locations and additional information: Route Y- June 5-6, the road will be closed at County Road 501 to County Road 401 between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm Route Y- June 7-8, the road will be closed at County Road 401 to County Road 301 between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm 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 Twitter, 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 Fri, 06/02/2023 - 05:25 https://www.modot.org/node/28815 28815 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 10:00:01 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, June 5 to June 16 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 10:00 HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Adair County Missouri Route 11 – June 5, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 129 to Missouri Route 6 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Missouri Route 6 – June 6, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Sullivan County line to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Audrain County Missouri Route 19 – June 5, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Walnut Street in Martinsburg to U.S. Route 54 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working. Clark County Missouri Route 81 – June 5, CLOSED for seal coating operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Missouri Route 81 – June 6, CLOSED for seal coating operations from Route D to Route Z between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Missouri Route 81 – June 7, CLOSED for seal coating operations from Route Z in Clark County near Saint Patrick to Missouri Route 16 in Lewis County near Canton between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route A – June 5 – 9, CLOSED for railroad crossing work from North of Route W to 200 feet North of Route W at Wyaconda between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Knox County Route B – June 12 – 15, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 151 in Shelby County to Missouri Route 156 in Knox County between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Lewis County Missouri Route 81 – June 7, CLOSED for seal coating operations from Route Z in Clark County near Saint Patrick to Missouri Route 16 in Lewis County near Canton between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route N – June 15, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 6 at Ewing to CR 309/CR 310 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Lincoln County U.S. Route 61 (Northbound & Southbound) – June 6 – 8 and June 12 – 15, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations from Route C to Dietrick Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working. Macon County Route Z – June 5, CLOSED for bridge maintenance operations from Cannon Street to Arizona Street between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. U.S. Route 63 (Northbound) – June 6 – 8, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations from Business Route 36 to Nixon Industrial Blvd between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working. U.S. Route 63 (Northbound) – June 12 - 15, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance operations from Business Route 36 to Nixon Industrial Blvd between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working. Monroe County Route U – June 6, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 24 to Missouri Route 107 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route N – June 7 – 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 24 to CR 595 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. U.S. Route 24 – June 7 – 8, CLOSED for railroad crossing work from 2,000 feet East of Route AA to 3,000 feet East of Route AA, located between Madison and Holliday, from 7:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7 through 5:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8. Route P – June 12 – 13, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 346 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Route V – June 14 – 15, CLOSED for pavement improvement operations from Route FF to U.S. Route 24 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Scotland County Route E – June 14 - 15, CLOSED for pavement improvement operations from Route J in Clark County to Route A in Scotland County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Shelby County Route K –June 5 - 8, CLOSED for core drilling operations from Route N to Lake Road between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. Route W –June 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route J to end of state maintenance between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Route B – June 12 – 15, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 151 in Shelby County to Missouri Route 156 in Knox County between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Work with us in the work zone!  Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel.  With an increased number of highway work zones in Missouri, we urge all drivers to pay attention every second while driving, especially through a work zone.  Be informed of your route by checking the MoDOT Traveler Information Map before you leave to see if you will encounter any work zones. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Fri, 06/02/2023 - 04:50 https://www.modot.org/node/28814 28814 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:50:01 +0000 Expect Lane Closures, Traffic Delays on I-49/MNA Railroad Bridges in Bates Co. Beginning June 12 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 09:50 Bates County – Drivers should expect lane closures and traffic delays when contractor crews begin work to replace the bridge decks/driving surfaces on the I-49/Missouri & Northern Arkansas (MNA) Railroad bridges in Bates County north of Butler beginning the week of June 12, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will remove the bridge decks/driving surfaces and replace them with a new concrete surface. In addition, crews will add new guardrail, bridge ends and permanent lane striping. The bridges, located just north of Butler near Mile Marker 135.6, were originally built in 1969, carrying approximately 17,400 vehicles per day and are in a deteriorating condition. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction while the contractor constructs crossover lanes in the median. When that work is complete, southbound traffic will be shifted head-to-head over the northbound bridge beginning as soon as mid-July. When the southbound bridge is complete, work will stop for the winter and the traffic pattern will return to two OPEN lanes in each direction. The contractor plans to resume work on the northbound bridge beginning in the spring of 2024. At that time, traffic will be shifted head-to-head over the southbound bridge. Traffic impacts: I-49 traffic reduced to one-lane in each direction while contactor builds crossover lanes in the median After crossover lanes completed, I-49 traffic reduced to one lane in each direction with southbound traffic shifted head-to-head in the northbound lanes over MNA Railroad between Mile Markers 135 & 137 near Butler When work on the northbound bridge begins in Spring 2024, I-49 traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction with northbound traffic shifted head-to-head over the MNA Railroad for the remainder of the project Expect delays during high traffic volume times Only one lane open in each direction during construction of the crossover lanes and work on the bridge decks/driving surfaces Speed limit reduced to 60 mph through the work zone Watch for equipment and crews entering and exiting the work zone No signed detours Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule. Project information: Prime contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, Columbia Total project cost: $4 million Contract completion date: July 30, 2024    (For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest) (Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram |YouTube) (Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down) Districts Involved Southwest Published On Fri, 06/02/2023 - 04:42 https://www.modot.org/node/28813 28813 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 09:00:01 +0000 U.S. Route 136 pavement repairs to begin in Nodaway/Gentry counties Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 09:00 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – A pavement patching, asphalt over lay and guardrail replacement project is expected to begin later this month in Nodaway and Gentry counties. The Missouri Department of Transportation, working with Herzog Contracting Corp., will complete the project on U.S. Route 136/Missouri Route 46 in Nodaway and Gentry counties. The project is expected to begin on Monday, June 12 at Route 169 in Stanberry and end at Route J (Nodaway County). Once work is completed on that segment, crews will begin work from Icon Road, and end east of the 102 River in Maryville. During construction, motorists will be directed through the one-lane work zone by flaggers. A pilot car also will be present. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place for all project work zones. The tentative completion for this project is mid-August. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. Know before you go by visiting the MoDOT Traveler Information Map for work zone information and road conditions at http://traveler.modot.org/map/, or downloading from your smart phone’s app store. 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 connecting with us on social media.  Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org Back to Northwest District News Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 06/02/2023 - 03:53 Links to related information For More Statewide Information https://www.modot.org/node/28812 28812 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:30:02 +0000 Traffic on I-70 and Route BB (Exit 115) impacted weekend of June 16-19 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 06/02/2023 - 08:30 Westbound I-70 lanes moved to new Rocheport Bridge Project Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River (Rocheport) Bridge JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – Traffic on Interstate 70 and the Route BB interchange (Exit 115) in Boone County will be impacted the weekend of June 16-19 as westbound I-70 traffic is moved onto the new Lance Corporal Leon Deraps I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. This will be the first traffic to use the new westbound bridge constructed as part of the Rocheport Bridge project which is being led by the design-build team from Lunda Construction Co., https://www.modot.org/RocheportBridge. The Route BB bridge over I-70 will also be demolished over this weekend, for reconstruction. The shifting of westbound I-70 traffic to the new bridge and the demolition of the Route BB overpass will require the around-the-clock narrowing of I-70 to one lane and rerouting of I-70 traffic at Exit 115 from 7 p.m. Friday, June 16, through 5 a.m. Monday, June 19. Motorists should expect delays. The detailed traffic impacts on both I-70 and Route BB are as follows: I-70 impacts June 16 – 19: Eastbound I-70 will narrow to one lane as traffic crosses and exits the existing Rocheport Bridge. Drivers will then be directed up and over the ramps at Exit 115 and back onto I-70 eastbound into two lanes. Westbound I-70 will be narrowed to one lane as travelers approach Exit 115. Motorists will go over the on/off ramps and continue onto the newly constructed westbound Rocheport Bridge, where they will be able to use both lanes. Route BB bridge replacement impacts, June 16 – late October: Eastbound traffic on I-70 will not be able to use Exit 115 to access Route BB. Route BB traffic will not be able to access eastbound I-70 at the overpass. A signed detour will be in place over Spur 240, U.S. Route 40 and Route J (Exit 117). The shift of the eastbound lanes of I-70 to the new bridge is anticipated for late July. Following that traffic shift, demolition of the old Rocheport Bridge and construction of the new eastbound bridge can begin. Completion of the entire project is expected in late 2024. All projects are 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 | Twitter | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 06/02/2023 - 03:23 https://www.modot.org/node/28811 28811 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:40:01 +0000 Route M in New Madrid County Closed for Bridge Maintenance Visitor (not verified) Thu, 06/01/2023 - 15:40 SIKESTON – Route M in New Madrid will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance.  This section of roadway is located between U.S. 61 and County Road 421 near Marston, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will begin Tuesday, June 20 with completion anticipated Thursday, June 22.   The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT or visit www.modot.org/southeast.  ###     facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Thu, 06/01/2023 - 10:31 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-elevates-acting-directors-knodell-and-nickelson-full-status 10541 at https://governor.mo.gov Thu, 01 Jun 2023 14:05:29 +0000 Governor Parson Elevates Acting Directors Knodell and Nickelson to Full Status Directors johnathan.shiflett Thu, 06/01/2023 - 14:05 June 1, 2023 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that he is elevating Department of Social Services (DSS) Acting Director Robert Knodell and Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Acting Director Paula Nickelson to full status Directors of their respective Departments. Their appointments will become effective tomorrow, June 2, 2023. "We have greatly enjoyed having Acting Directors Knodell's and Nickelson's perspectives in our Cabinet and have been extremely impressed with their leadership at DSS and DHSS," Governor Parson said. "They have accomplished a lot for the state of Missouri. From improving customer service to helping bring an end to a pandemic, they work hard for the people of Missouri, and we're excited to announce them as full status Directors. We have much left to accomplish for Missourians, but with both of them in our Cabinet and on our team, we know we can get it done." DSS Director Robert Knodell Knodell has served as DSS Acting Director since October 17, 2021. Since assuming leadership at DSS, Knodell has focused on improving workforce compensation, enhancing employee recruitment and retention strategies, and reducing staff turnover rates. Working with Governor Parson and the General Assembly, he has helped secure pay increases for all DSS team members and shift differential pay increases for evening and overnight congregate care staff.  Additionally, Knodell has successfully worked to accelerate new technology projects to replace and upgrade antiquated systems to more efficiently manage workloads and to better serve the more than 2 million Missourians who utilize DSS programs. He has also focused on improving customer service and stakeholder relationships with partners and advocates. Previously, Knodell was a member of Governor Parson's senior staff, serving as Deputy Chief of Staff, a position he held from June 2018 to October 2021. Knodell also served briefly, from April 2021 to September 2021, as the Acting Director of DHSS to provide stability within the Department until a permanent replacement could be found. During his time in the Governor's Office, Knodell played a key role in implementing Governor Parson's policy priorities across all Executive Branch agencies. Additionally, during the COVID-19 pandemic, he served as the Governor's Office designee who oversaw much of the state's response efforts and vaccine rollout.  DHSS Director Paula Nickelson Governor Parson named Nickelson as DHSS Acting Director on March 1, 2022. Since then, Nickelson has been planning for and executing workforce enhancements for both the department and partners in local public health and health care throughout the state. She has focused on the adoption of a new model for public health in Missouri, which describes foundational programs and capabilities that must be available to every Missouri resident and in every community to assure the best opportunity for health. Nickelson has been working to modernize systems to provide more efficient services to Missourians. Additionally, Nickelson is prioritizing some of the top issues affecting Missourians such as maternal mortality and opioid misuse by ensuring that policy and programmatic recommendations are being pursued and implemented. Nickelson, a Missouri native, has served within DHSS for more than 23 years and has a distinguished career in public health and health care management. She has been a leader in several program areas, including maternal-child health, chronic disease prevention, and emergency preparedness and response. Nickelson was also involved in the state's H1N1 response and planning efforts following the 9/11 attacks. She was instrumental in a number of COVID-19 response efforts. She helped establish the state’s first Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) warehouse, led an interagency team that implemented the "box it in" COVID mitigation strategy for long-term care facilities, oversaw the state’s antigen testing program, and led the implementation of the state’s decontamination system for N95 masks for health care workers when resources were still scarce. Nickelson also developed strategies to establish state-funded monoclonal antibody infusion sites and was part of the team responsible for providing health care staffing support to health care facilities and serving federal medical assistance teams for state health care augmentation.