/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:58:35 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/82447 82447 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:50:01 +0000 CLOSED: Missouri Route 22 in Audrain County Visitor (not verified) Wed, 01/21/2026 - 08:50 HANNIBAL – Missouri Route 22, between Route E and Route Z in Audrain County, is closed due to a vehicle incident. Duration is unknown. Please use alternate routes. For updates, please refer to the Traveler Information Map. Please remember to obey all work zone signs and personnel. All work zones and traffic impacts are online at www.modot.org/northeast. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Wed, 01/21/2026 - 01:45 Links to related information Traveler Information Map Tina Lee Communications Specialist Northeast District Email:  tina.lee@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 248-2517 https://www.modot.org/node/82445 82445 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:50:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: New Weight Restriction Placed on Route HH/Dry Branch Bridge in Newton Co. Visitor (not verified) Wed, 01/21/2026 - 07:50 Newton County – Signs indicating a weight limit of 15 tons for single unit vehicles and 25 tons for combination vehicles (including tractor trailers) have been installed for a bridge on Newton County Route HH over Dry Branch east of Neosho, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The new load posting came about during the department’s regular bridge inspection process to analyze load limitations, which have been updated per Federal Highway Administration guidance. The bridge is rated as poor and was built in 1938. The new weight limit will be in place until the bridge is replaced. No timeframe has been set to replace the bridge at this time. Previously, the bridge was posted for 22 tons for single unit vehicles and 39 tons for combination vehicles. Approximately 835 vehicles travel across the structure each day.     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, 01/21/2026 - 00:47 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://www.modot.org/node/82446 82446 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:50:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: New Weight Restriction Placed on Route T/Fork of Pettis Creek Bridge in Barton Co. Visitor (not verified) Wed, 01/21/2026 - 07:50 Barton County – Signs indicating a weight limit of 15 tons for single unit vehicles and 25 tons for combination vehicles (including tractor trailers) have been installed for a bridge on Barton County Route T over Fork of Pettis Creek east of Lamar, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The new load posting came about during the department’s regular bridge inspection process to analyze load limitations, which have been updated per Federal Highway Administration guidance. The bridge is rated as poor and was built in 1951. The new weight limit will be in place until the bridge is replaced. No timeframe has been set to replace the bridge at this time. Previously, a weight limit restriction of trucks over 20 tons with a 15 mph speed limit was in place for this bridge. Approximately 870 vehicles travel across the structure each day.     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, 01/21/2026 - 00:44 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://www.modot.org/node/82444 82444 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:10:01 +0000 MoDOT to Host Public Meeting for Signal, Intersection Improvement Project in Kennett, MO Visitor (not verified) Tue, 01/20/2026 - 16:10 Join Us! SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting from 4 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 to discuss replacing signals and improving the intersection of Route 84 at Main Street and Kennett Street in Kennett, Missouri. The meeting will be held in the Kennett City Council Chamber at 200 Cedar Street. This safety improvement project includes updating the outdated signal equipment, improving accessibility for pedestrians and enhancing efficiency. The pedestrian improvements are part of MoDOT’s initiative to bring roadway facilities into compliance with the current standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The proposed project includes reconfiguring the direction of parking and traffic on the west side of the Dunklin County Courthouse. Currently, traffic moves in two lines to the south. The proposed project would reverse the direction to the north, and traffic would move in a single line. This would improve efficiency at the signal by allowing one less phase. The improvements will feature a crossing in front of the courthouse to enhance pedestrian visibility, as foot traffic is common in this location. In addition, a larger island will be constructed southwest of the courthouse at the Route 84/Main Street intersection to help mitigate potential driver confusion. Tentatively, the project could be let in March 2027, with construction beginning as early as May 2027. Once construction starts, work will be underway for approximately three months. During this time, motorists should anticipate lane closures with flaggers in place to guide traffic through the work zone. The public meeting will be open-house style, and visitors can stop by anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. For more information, please contact MoDOT Project Manager Seiji Shimbo at (573) 472-5389 or MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). MoDOT is committed to providing equal access for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact Shimbo (573-472-5389) or MoDOT’s Customer Service Center (1-888-275-6636) by Wednesday, Jan. 21. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may also contact MoDOT’s External Civil Rights department through Relay Missouri Services at (800) 735-2966 or 7-1-1 (Toll Free – TTY). ###     Districts Involved Southeast Published On Tue, 01/20/2026 - 09:04 https://www.modot.org/node/82443 82443 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:40:02 +0000 MoDOT: MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project regan.mitchell Tue, 01/20/2026 - 15:40 Project Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project MoDOT Southwest District – The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from the teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct MoDOT’s Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project. Forward 44: Southwest I-44 Improvements Project is a $471 million fixed-cost contract that includes enhancements at multiple locations along I-44, spanning from Newton County to Laclede County. This project is one of several projects that will improve the I-44 corridor across the state.   This $471 million project includes $328 million in General Revenue funding provided by the General Assembly and approved by the governor. This work is part of a larger effort to study and bring improvements to I-44. For the latest on work happening along the corridor, visit the Forward 44 website: Forward 44 | Missouri Department of Transportation. The pre-qualified teams are as follows:  Ames Millstone Weber Joint Venture Ames Construction, Inc., Millstone Weber, LLC, Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. and WSP Capital – CMT Team Capital Paving Construction, LLC, Crawford, Murphy & Tilly, Inc., George Butler & Associates, Inc., UES, Hg Consult Inc. and WPB ESS Team Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. Bartlett & West, Inc. and Lochmueller Group, Inc. MasTec DB Team William Charles Construction, LLC, American Structure Point, Inc. Koss Construction Co., Olsson, Horner & Shifrin Inc., Terracon Consultants, Inc., and Pfefferkorn Engineering & Environmental, LLC MoDOT will issue the Request for Proposals in January 2026 to these teams to work through the development of their Design-Build proposals for the project. The department will work through the procurement process with these teams, who will submit their proposal for the potential selection of the winning contract in Spring 2026. Construction could start as early as Fall 2026. There are still opportunities for additional consultants and subcontracting firms to be added to each team.  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 project goals are as follows:  Deliver the project within the programmed budget Maximize safety and reliability with innovative improvements that reduce crashes, and promote economic development Construct a durable transportation facility that is compatible with freight movement and future expansion Minimize and mitigate delays to the traveling public while ensuring the highest level of safety for both workers and the public Deliver the project on or before November 15, 2031 END  (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 Tue, 01/20/2026 - 08:31 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/82442 82442 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 15:30:02 +0000 Lane closures on NB and SB I-435 in Jackson County for sign truss replacement, NOW - Feb. 20 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 01/20/2026 - 15:30 JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct various lane closures on northbound and southbound I-435 south of Truman Road for overhead sign truss replacement beginning NOW – Friday, February 20 at approx. 4:00 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. 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, 01/20/2026 - 08:25 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/82441 82441 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:40:02 +0000 Route B in Pemiscot County Closed for Bridge Replacement Visitor (not verified) Tue, 01/20/2026 - 14:40 SIKESTON - Route B in Pemiscot County will be closed as contractor crews replace the Little River Bridge.   This section of roadway is located from Route A to County Road 216 near Wardell, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will begin on Monday, Feb. 2 at 7 a.m. with anticipated completion on Monday, June 15. The closure will be in place 24 hours daily.   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 Resident Engineer Matt Wilkerson at (573) 472-9013, 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 Tue, 01/20/2026 - 07:34 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/82439 82439 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:30:02 +0000 Lane closures on U.S. 24 in Jackson County for ADA Improvements, Feb. 16 - Dec. 2026 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 01/20/2026 - 13:30 Project ADA Improvements Project in Jackson County JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct various lane closures on westbound and eastbound U.S. Highway 24 for ADA Improvements. All work is weather permitting. See below for traffic modifications: Various lane closures on WB U.S. 24 from Sterling Ave to Overton Ave on Monday, Feb. 16 at 12 a.m. until December 2026. Various lane closures on EB U.S. 24 from Overton Ave to Sterling Ave on Monday, Feb. 16 at 12 a.m. until December 2026. MoDOT will replace curb ramps and sidewalks that do not meet ADA standards along with crosswalk markings, pavement widening, resurfacing and traffic signal relocations. To learn about additional ADA work in Jackson County, visit: ADA Improvements Project in Jackson County | Missouri Department of Transportation Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway.   For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Tue, 01/20/2026 - 06:26 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/82438 82438 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:40:02 +0000 Sullivan County Route PP West Locust Creek Bridge to be replaced Visitor (not verified) Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:40 Northwest Bridge Bundle project ST. JOSEPH, Mo. –The Sullivan County Route PP West Locust Creek Bridge, west of Milan, is scheduled to close on Monday, Feb. 2, as part of the Northwest Bridge Bundle project. The project is expected to be complete in June 2026. During construction, motorists should seek an alternate route around the closure. The West Locust Creek Bridge was built in 1955 and has a traffic volume of approximately 59 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 Tue, 01/20/2026 - 05:30 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/82436 82436 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:50:02 +0000 Project to Make Improvements Along Route 7 in Henry, Benton Counties Focus of Public Meetings Visitor (not verified) Tue, 01/20/2026 - 10:50 Project Missouri Route 7 Corridor Upgrades in Benton and Henry Counties Warsaw – The public is invited to participate in virtual (online) and in-person public meetings to learn more about plans to make traffic and safety improvements along Missouri Route 7 in Henry and Benton counties, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. An in-person meeting will be held 4:30-6 p.m., Tuesday, February 3, at North Elementary School, 134 West Kosciusko Street in Warsaw. The meeting will be come-and-go style with an opportunity to speak with project staff. There will be no formal presentation given. The public is welcome to attend at any time during the meeting. A virtual (online) meeting will be available beginning Tuesday, January 27 until Tuesday, February 3, and can be accessed through the project’s website by clicking here. The project will make safety and traffic flow improvements along Route 7 from just west of the Henry/Benton county line east to Benton County Route AA. The estimated cost of the project is $3.4 million. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin in the fall of 2026 with completion in the spring of 2027. MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. Access for people with disabilities is available. If you need a reasonable accommodation or assistance in another language, please contact Southwest District Customer Service at swcr@modot.mo.gov or 417-895-7600 by January 27, 2026.     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, 01/20/2026 - 03:45 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://dhewd.mo.gov/news/mdhewd-encourages-missourians-file-fafsa-access-missouri-grant-priority-deadline 7366 at https://dhewd.mo.gov Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:09:23 +0000 MDHEWD encourages Missourians to file a FAFSA before Access Missouri Grant priority deadline Mr. Jason Strickland Tue, 01/20/2026 - 10:09 Date Tue, 01/20/2026 - 12:00 The Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development encourages anyone considering additional training or education beyond high school to file the 2026-2027 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before the February 2 Access Missouri Grant priority deadline to be considered for the award. The Access Missouri Grant is Missouri’s primary program for assisting low-income individuals and can help pay for a variety of education and training opportunities.Access Missouri provided more than $82 million to over 44,000 Missourians during the 2024-2025 academic year. There is no formal application process for the Access Missouri Grant. Eligibility for the program is determined using the information provided on the FAFSA, and awards are available to anyone who qualifies, regardless of age or career goals. Access Missouri can also be combined with other federal and state aid, such as the Pell Grant, to help cover the cost of attendance.“The Access Missouri Grant supports Missourians who may feel additional training or education is out of reach due to costs,” said Dr. Bennett Boggs, Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. “This opportunity can help provide an affordable pathway to those in need, ensuring even more Missourians have the education and skills needed to compete for quality jobs and future success.”Any Missourian considering college or a training program should file a FAFSA to maximize their financial aid and higher education opportunities. The FAFSA is a standard form that helps determine eligibility for federal student aid, such as federal grants, loans, and work-study opportunities. Colleges also use this information to determine what institutional-based aid individuals are eligible for. In Missouri, a FAFSA is required to be considered for most state financial aid opportunities, including Access Missouri, the A+ Scholarship Program, and the Fast Track Incentive Grant.“Filing a FAFSA early opens the door to federal and state financial aid opportunities, including the Access Missouri Grant,” said Leroy Wade, Deputy Commissioner of the Missouri Department of Higher Education and Workforce Development. “There is no cost to file a FAFSA, and doing so helps ensure financial barriers do not stand in the way of Missourians who are interested in earning a degree or credential to invest in their future success.”Individuals who file their FAFSA after the February 2 priority deadline may still be eligible for an Access Missouri award if they file before April 1, subject to available funding.More information about Access Missouri, including eligibility requirements and possible award amounts, is available on the MDHEWD website. To learn about other Missouri grants and scholarships, federal grants, and grants and scholarships offered by schools, visit dhewd.mo.gov/ppc/grants. Specific student eligibility information can be found in the DHEWD Student Portal.Students and parents can also visit Journey to College to learn more about the FAFSA and explore helpful resources, including frequently asked questions, a FAFSA checklist, steps to creating an FSA ID, and more. Students who need help filing their FAFSA can attend a nearby FAFSA Frenzy event or contact the department’s Outreach Team at journeytocollege@dhewd.mo.gov.  https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/tax-form-1099-g-available-online-individuals-who-received-unemployment-3 36246 at https://labor.mo.gov Tue, 20 Jan 2026 09:25:20 +0000 Tax Form 1099-G Available Online for Individuals Who Received Unemployment Benefits from Missouri in 2025 nomland Tue, 01/20/2026 - 09:25 January 20, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO - Individuals who received unemployment benefits from the State of Missouri in calendar year 2025 can now view, print and download their 1099-G tax form online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.Form 1099-G details all unemployment insurance benefits an individual received during the calendar year as well as information about taxes withheld from their benefits. It is important to note that both state and federal unemployment insurance benefit payments are taxable and the total will be included on Form 1099-G. This information must be reported each year for tax purposes. Form 1099-G is also available for calendar years 2020-2024.From the UInteract home screen, an individual can select the “View and Print 1099" tab and then select the year to view and print that year’s 1099-G tax form. The Missouri Division of Employment Security will mail FORM 1099-G no later than January 31, 2026.To access UInteract and retrieve the 1099-G online, users will need an account user id and password. If one has not been created, a new account can be created online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at uinteract.labor.mo.gov.If an individual has elected to go paperless, a 1099-G WILL NOT be mailed. Updates to individuals’ mailing addresses can also be made online at uinteract.labor.mo.gov. For more information, read the frequently asked questions on the 1099-G tax form.### Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-appointment-missouri-court-appeals-eastern-district 15781 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:00:49 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District Madelyn.Warren… Fri, 01/16/2026 - 16:00 January 16, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.Kathleen Hamilton was appointed to serve as a Judge for the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District.Ms. Hamilton will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Cristian M. Stevens to the federal bench.### https://dese.mo.gov/missouri-state-board-education-approves-recovery-high-schools-pilot-program 33091 at https://dese.mo.gov Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:50:29 +0000 Missouri State Board of Education Approves Recovery High Schools Pilot Program Mrs. Gabrielle… Fri, 01/16/2026 - 14:50 Read more about Missouri State Board of Education Approves Recovery High Schools Pilot Program Jefferson City, MO - The Missouri State Board of Education (State Board) unanimously approved to establish three recovery high schools during Tuesday’s meeting.State law provides the State Board the opportunity to approve up to four pilot recovery high schools in metropolitan areas throughout the state. A recovery high school is established by a sponsoring entity. Eligible sponsors include The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), school districts, magnet schools, charter schools, private schools, or any combination of such entities. https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-appointment-32nd-judicial-circuit 15776 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:30:22 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Appointment to 32nd Judicial Circuit Madelyn.Warren… Fri, 01/16/2026 - 14:30 January 14, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced a judicial appointment to the 32nd Judicial Circuit.Austin Crowe, of Jackson, was appointed as the Associate Circuit Judge for Cape Girardeau County in the 32nd Judicial Circuit.Mr. Crowe is an assistant prosecuting attorney for New Madrid County and previously served in a similar role in the Scott County. He is a member of the Tailor Institute board of directors. Crowe earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law and his bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of Georgia. He will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Judge Julia A. Koester to the circuit bench.###