/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 20:56:57 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/83597 83597 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:10:01 +0000 MoDOT crews prioritizing pothole repairs through spring Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/18/2026 - 11:10 Report pothole locations at www.modot.org JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri Department of Transportation crews are focusing on pothole repairs as weather allows and throughout the spring to keep roads as smooth and safe as possible. The public is asked to report potholes so MoDOT’s maintenance crews can assess the damage and complete the needed repairs. “To be proactive and efficient, we’re using historical data—in addition to reports from the public—to identify areas where potholes most commonly develop,” said Chief Safety & Operations Officer Becky Allmeroth. “We ask motorists to please be patient with us and give our crews room to work safely as they repair the roadways.” Potholes form when temperatures warm up during the day but continue to be cold at night. The rain and snow leave moisture that seeps into cracks and joints in the pavement. Frozen water in cracks and under the surface of the roadway causes pavement to bulge and bend. Then when ice melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps or voids in the surface under the pavement. When vehicles drive over the bulging pavement, it weakens the roadway, eventually causing chunks of pavement or asphalt to pop out, creating potholes. MoDOT maintains 34,000 miles of road, including interstates, U.S. and Missouri routes, and lettered routes. In 2025, MoDOT patched more than 650,000 potholes at a cost of $20 million. This season, MoDOT will have approximately 300 pothole patching crews working statewide to respond as soon as possible after receiving a report. “Innovation is at the heart of how MoDOT keeps everyone safe as we work to repair potholes across the state,” said Allmeroth. “We’ve equipped our protective vehicles with technology that sends real-time digital alerts to drivers through connected devices such as the Waze app, giving them extra time to slow down and move over. By combining smart tools with proactive planning, we’re working to protect our crews and the traveling public.” Motorists can report the location of potholes on state-maintained roads using the following tools: Call the 24/7 Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Use the Report a Road Concern form at modot.org. In some areas of the state, Waze users can report potholes using the hands-free reporting feature within the app. Potholes on city streets or subdivisions should be reported to local city or county maintenance. ### 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.  Follow MoDOT: Facebook | X | Instagram | YouTube Districts Involved Statewide Published On Wed, 02/18/2026 - 04:04 Bethany Belt Senior Communications Specialist Communications Bethany.Belt@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/83595 83595 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:50:02 +0000 REMINDER: I-70 to CLOSE between 23rd St. & US-40/31st St. for bridge demolitions, Feb. 20-23 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:50 JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will close Interstate 70 in Kansas City between 23rd St. and the U.S. Highway 40 and 31st St. intersection from Friday, Feb. 20 at approximately 8 p.m., until Monday, Feb. 23 at approximately 6 a.m. Crews will be demolishing the Cleveland Ave. bridge and the 27th St. bridge over I-70 as part of the Improve I-70 KC project. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area. A signed detour will be in place. All work is weather permitting. Friday, Feb. 20: lane/ramp closures ahead of the I-70 closure (all times are approximate) 9 a.m. – On-ramps close to I-70 at Jackson Ave., and Van Brunt Blvd. 12 p.m. – On-ramp closes from Indiana Ave. to I-70 eastbound 12 p.m. – On-ramp closes from US-40 to I-70 westbound 2 p.m. – On-ramp closes from 23rd St to I-70 eastbound 6 p.m. – Two left lanes close on I-70 westbound from Manchester Trfy. to US-40 8 p.m. – Two left lanes close on I-70 eastbound from Prospect Ave. to 23rd St. Friday, Feb. 20 from approximately 8 p.m. until Monday, Feb. 23 at approximately 6 a.m. Full closure of I-70 eastbound and westbound between 23rd St. and the US-40/31st St. interchange. Monday, Feb. 23 at approximately 6 a.m. All lanes & ramps open to traffic. For more information on the Cleveland Ave. bridge replacement: Improve I-70 KC: Cleveland Ave. to CLOSE over I-70 for bridge replacement, Feb. 9 - Dec. 2026 | Missouri Department of Transportation For more information on the 27th St. bridge replacement: REVISED: Improve I-70 KC: 27th St. to CLOSE at I-70 for bridge replacement, Dec. 2 - Fall 2026 | Missouri Department of Transportation The Improve I-70 KC project is a five-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between The Paseo Blvd. and US 40/31 St. in KC. This section of I-70 was built in the early 1960s and carries up to 120,000 vehicles per day. The $237 million project will replace aging infrastructure, improve connectivity with heavy traffic congestion during rush hours and traffic incidents. This project includes the rehabilitation or replacement of 12 interchanges and 26 bridges. Overall, the project will improve the safety and reliability of this corridor section, maintain the serviceability of bridges and pavement, and improve accessibility for the local community, while minimizing the overall traffic impacts along the corridor. Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2025 with an anticipated project completion by December 2028. For more information about the project and to sign up for traffic alerts and updates related to the project, visit https://www.modot.org/improvei70kc. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 02/18/2026 - 02:42 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/83596 83596 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:50:02 +0000 St. Louis Work Zones Feb. 19-25 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:50 ST. LOUIS – Drivers in St. Charles County who use I-70 overnight should consider alternate routes or allow extra time as crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange tonight for bridge work. All work is weather permitting. All eastbound I-70 lanes will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, February 18.  Detours will be in place for eastbound I-70 and southbound U.S. Route 61: Eastbound I-70 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit number 210A) and then detour using the eastbound I-70 left exit ramp to access eastbound I-70. Southbound Route 61 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to westbound I-70 and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 or eastbound on I-64. Eastbound I-70 traffic exiting to northbound Route 61 will take the eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit 210A), detour to eastbound I-70 using the I-70 left exit ramp, turn around at the Route A interchange (exit number 211), and exit to northbound Route 61 (exit 210B). Westbound I-70 traffic exiting to eastbound I-64 will detour and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 and exit to eastbound I-64 (exit 210A). For more on roadway closures due to construction, additional work zone information, and real-time roadway weather conditions, go to  http://traveler.modot.org/map.  For real-time traffic, visit www.gatewayguide.com. Motorists should be aware of the following ongoing closures: I-55, St. Louis City, one southbound lane closed from I-44 to north of Bates and two southbound lanes closed north of Bates to north of Weber through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City and County, one northbound lane closed from north of Reavis Barracks to north of Bayless and two northbound lanes closed from north of Bayless to Virginia through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the Virginia on ramp to southbound I-55 is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Loughborough and the Loughborough on-ramp to southbound will be closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Lafayette/Truman to southbound is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from Germania to northbound is closed through early 2026. I-55, St. Louis City, the ramp from southbound to Germania is closed through early 2026. I-270, St. Louis County, westbound exit ramp to Riverview Drive closed. I-270, St. Louis County, on-ramp from Riverview Drive to westbound I-270 closed. Route 67, St. Louis County, northbound and southbound Route 67 loop ramps to Route D closed. Route D westbound and eastbound loop ramps to Route 67 closed. Route 67, St. Louis County, one northbound and one southbound lane closed at Route D. Route 67, St. Louis County, one northbound lane closed from Patterson to St. Ferdinand. Route 100, St. Louis County, one westbound lane closed between Barrett Station Rd. and Mason Lane. Route AB, St. Louis County, one eastbound and westbound lane closed under I-270. Route N, St. Louis County, one lane closed southbound from south of I-70 to Augusta. Route N, St. Louis County, one lane permanently closed northbound from Route 115 to Bermuda. Route N, St. Louis County, one northbound lane closed from Signal Hill Dr. to Bernhardt Ave. I-64, St. Charles County, North Outer Road/Technology Drive bridge closed through spring 2026. I-55, Jefferson County, one southbound lane closed from Meramec Bottom Rd. to the end of the southbound bridge. I-55, Jefferson County, three left turn lanes closed at McNutt under the interstate. Traffic will move to the outside lanes. Drivers will be able to make a left turn onto the interstate ramp. I-55, Jefferson County, starting at 7 a.m. February 24, one southbound lane closed between Route 141 and Meramec Bottom until 2027. Route 67, Jefferson County, one southbound lane closed at I-55. Route Z, Jefferson County, three middle lanes closed in the center of Route Z. All traffic is pushed to the outside lanes. Route MM, Franklin County, all lanes closed between Route T and Coleman Road.  Please see the list of daily road closures, weather permitting:  Thursday, February 19 I-44, St. Louis City, 3 a.m. to 1 p.m., two lanes closed westbound at Kingshighway. I-64, St. Louis City, 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., westbound I-64 ramp to southbound I-55/westbound I-44 closed. I-64, St. Louis City, 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., westbound I-64 ramp to Walnut ramp closed. I-44, St. Louis City, 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one westbound lane closed from Washington to Park. I-44, St. Louis City, 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., Spruce ramp to westbound I-44 closed. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Luteran South to Suson Hills. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Topping Road and Pointe Drive. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound between Mills Mall and I-270. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. Route 61, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Route A and I-70. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed on the ramp to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., one westbound lane closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 370, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., the northbound ramp to Route A will be closed. I-55, Jefferson County, 8 p.m. to 4 a.m., one northbound lane closed from U.S. Route 67 to Central Avenue Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection.   Friday, February 20 Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Luteran South to Suson Hills. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Topping Road and Pointe Drive. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound between Mills Mall and I-270. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. Route 61, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Route A and I-70. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed on the ramp to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., one westbound lane closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 370, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141. Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection. Saturday, February 21 Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed on the ramp to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., one westbound lane closed from on ramp from Route 141 to Route 370 overpass of Route 94. Route 370, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., one eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141.  Sunday, February 22 There are no scheduled closures.  Monday, February 23 Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Luteran South to Suson Hills. Route 30, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and I-270. Route 30, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and Weber Hill. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Topping Road and Pointe Drive. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound between Mills Mall and I-270. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoeckel Parkway. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed on the ramp to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., two eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141.s Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed between Route 141 and Route 94 Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection.  Tuesday, February 24 Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Luteran South to Suson Hills. Route 30, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and I-270. Route 30, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and Weber Hill. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Topping Road and Pointe Drive. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound between Mills Mall and I-270. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoeckel Parkway. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., the westbound ramp to westbound I-64 will be closed. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed on the ramp to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., two eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141.s Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed between Route 141 and Route 94 I-55, Jefferson County, starting at 7 a.m., one southbound lane will be closed between Meramec Bottom and Route 141 until 2027. Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection.  Wednesday, February 25 Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Gravois. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed from Green Park to Reavis Barracks. Route 21, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., one northbound and southbound lane closed between Luteran South to Suson Hills. Route 30, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and I-270. Route 30, St. Louis County, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one lane closed eastbound and westbound between Route 141 and Weber Hill. Route 100, St. Louis County, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Topping Road and Pointe Drive. Route 366, St. Louis County, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed between Grant and Laclede Station Road. Route 370, St. Louis County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two lanes closed westbound between Mills Mall and I-270. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound lane closed between I-70 to Route 364. I-64, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m., one westbound lane closed between Route 364 and I-70. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Foristell to Wentzville. I-70, St. Charles County, 9 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., one eastbound and westbound lane closed from Wentzville Parkway to Route A. I-70, St. Charles County, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., one westbound lane closed between Wentzville Parkway and David Hoeckel Parkway. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., one left turn lane closed southbound to eastbound Route 370. Route 94, St. Charles County, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., one lane closed on the ramp to eastbound Route 370. Route 370, St. Charles County, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., two eastbound lane closed between Mel Wetter Parkway to Route 141.s Route 370, St. Charles County, 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., two westbound lanes closed between Route 141 and Route 94 Route 100, Franklin County, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., one lane closed at Route 100 and Route B intersection. ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 02/18/2026 - 02:41 Andrew Gates Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@modot.mo.govPhone: (314) 223-8003 https://dese.mo.gov/deses-website-gets-fresh-new-look 33201 at https://dese.mo.gov Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:46:29 +0000 DESE's Website Gets a Fresh New Look Nicholas Luebrecht Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:46 Read more about DESE's Website Gets a Fresh New Look JEFFERSON CITY, MO. - The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) launched its newly redesigned website this morning. The update features optimized navigation for easier content discovery and streamlined information. The refresh also showcases a modern look that enhances user friendliness.The strategy behind DESE’s homepage layout involved a review of the department’s most frequently visited webpages and the topics stakeholders inquire most about. https://www.modot.org/node/83593 83593 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:01 +0000 Route 25 in Cape Girardeau County Reduced for Pavement Overlay Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:00 SIKESTON—Route 25 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform pavement repairs and overlay the roadway.  This section of roadway is located from Route 77 to Route 91 in Advance, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 2 through Monday, June 1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.  The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Kevin Plott at (573) 225-8409, MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.    ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast    Districts Involved Southeast Published On Wed, 02/18/2026 - 01:56 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/83594 83594 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 09:00:01 +0000 Route A ramp to NB I-55 in Jefferson County to close overnight Thursday Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/18/2026 - 09:00   JEFFERSON COUNTY- Crews will close the entrance ramp from Route A to northbound Interstate 55 from 8 p.m. Thursday, February 19 to 4 a.m. Friday, February 20. The entrance ramp will close for crews to set noise wall panels along the entrance ramp to northbound I-55. All work is weather permitting. Drivers on Route A can use US Route 61/67 to access northbound I-55 via the McNutt Street interchange. All detours will be signed. For additional information about current and upcoming detours and project status, please visit the I-55 Corridor Improvement project website at: Interstate 55 Corridor Upgrades in Jefferson | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org).  For up-to-date traffic and travel info, motorists can check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.                                                                                   ###   Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 02/18/2026 - 01:52 Steve Miller Communications Manager St. Louis District Phone: 314-453-1807E-mail: steve.miller@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/83592 83592 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:30:02 +0000 MoDOT closes EB Interstate 70 lanes TONIGHT at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:30 Project Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange tonight for bridge work. All work is weather permitting. All eastbound I-70 lanes will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, February 18.  Detours will be in place for eastbound I-70 and southbound U.S. Route 61: Eastbound I-70 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit number 210A) and then detour using the eastbound I-70 left exit ramp to access eastbound I-70. Southbound Route 61 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to westbound I-70 and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 or eastbound on I-64. Eastbound I-70 traffic exiting to northbound Route 61 will take the eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit 210A), detour to eastbound I-70 using the I-70 left exit ramp, turn around at the Route A interchange (exit number 211), and exit to northbound Route 61 (exit 210B). Westbound I-70 traffic exiting to eastbound I-64 will detour and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 and exit to eastbound I-64 (exit 210A). This work is part of the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project covering the eastern portion of I-70. It was awarded in November 2024. Construction is tentatively set to take place 2025-2028. 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.   # # #   Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Wed, 02/18/2026 - 01:24 Andrew Gates Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@modot.mo.govPhone: (314) 223-8003 https://www.modot.org/node/83591 83591 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 08:20:02 +0000 MoDOT: Nighttime Lane Closures on Eastbound Christian County Route CC Bridge Over U.S. Route 65 regan.mitchell Wed, 02/18/2026 - 08:20 In Ozark, Thursday Night, February 26 Project Route CC Intersection Improvements in Christian County Where: Nighttime lane Closures on eastbound Christian County Route CC bridge over U.S. Route 65 in Ozark When: 9 p.m. Thursday, February 26, until 5 a.m. Friday, February 27 What: Contractor crews to replace the old roadway signs with new signs Traffic Impacts: Nighttime lane Closures on eastbound Christian County Route CC bridge over U.S. Route 65 in Ozark Crew and equipment close to traffic Drivers will experience lane closures and ramp closures where crews are working Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours planned. Signs will alert drivers approaching the work zone Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays will 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 Wed, 02/18/2026 - 01:15 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/83589 83589 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:30:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 215 CLOSED in Cedar Co. for Pipe Replacement Work Feb. 23 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 02/18/2026 - 07:30 Where: Missouri Route 215 between Missouri Route 39 and Cedar County Road 1425 south of Stockton When: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday, February 23 What: MoDOT crews replacing damaged pipe underneath the road Traffic Impacts: All lanes of Route 215 CLOSED where crews are working Drivers will have access to driveways and entrances on either end of the work zone but will not be able to travel through the work zone No signed detours Drivers urged to find alternate routes Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts Weather and/or scheduling conflicts could alter the work schedule.     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, 02/18/2026 - 00:21 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://www.modot.org/node/83588 83588 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:50:02 +0000 Quincy Memorial Bridge over Mississippi River closed for emergency repairs for four weeks Visitor (not verified) Tue, 02/17/2026 - 17:50 QUINCY – The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that the Memorial Bridge (eastbound U.S. 24) over the Mississippi River in Quincy will be closed for emergency repairs for an estimated four weeks, weather permitting, due to the failure of an expansion joint impacting the driving surface. Once the issue was discovered Monday night, IDOT immediately closed the bridge. ​ The Bayview Bridge (westbound U.S. 24) will continue to accommodate two-way traffic to cross the river while the repairs are ongoing. ​ ​ The expansion joint, when functioning normally, allows the surface of the bridge deck to expand and contract. To expedite the repairs, they will be completed by IDOT’s in-house construction team. The project also will include replacement of concrete that needed to be removed to repair the expansion joint and other repairs as necessary. ​ “We apologize for any inconvenience to the traveling public while these essential repairs are being made,” said IDOT Region 4 Engineer Teresa Price. “Thank you for your patience and understanding. We look forward to reopening the bridge as soon as safely possible.” ​ The public can expect delays and should allow extra time for trips across the Bayview Bridge. Drivers are urged to pay close attention and obey the posted speed limits. ​ The replacement of the Memorial Bridge is included in IDOT’s latest multi-year program as a joint project with the Missouri Department of Transportation, with construction tentative to begin in 2029. ​ For more information on IDOT projects, click here. Find traffic and road conditions at www.gettingaroundillinois.com. You also can follow IDOT on Facebook and X. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:46 NE Customer Service Northeast District Email: necr@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-248-2490 | 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) https://www.modot.org/node/83587 83587 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:30:01 +0000 Now Open: Worth County Route W bridge Visitor (not verified) Tue, 02/17/2026 - 16:30 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Worth County Route W bridge over the West Fork Grand River is now open following a deck replacement project. Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, reopened the bridge Thursday, Feb. 12. This is a part of a two-bridge project. The Worth County Route 46 bridge over Marlowe Branch Creek is scheduled to be replaced beginning in March. All work is expected to be completed by mid-July 2026. 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 |X  | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org/ Districts Involved Northwest Published On Tue, 02/17/2026 - 09:23 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/catch-keep-trout-season-opens-march-1-0 300121 at https://dnr.mo.gov Tue, 17 Feb 2026 11:33:26 +0000 Catch-and-keep trout season opens March 1 Karen Kremer Tue, 02/17/2026 - 11:33 Release Date Tuesday, February 17, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 17, 2026 – Every March 1, hundreds of die-hard anglers line the banks at one of Missouri’s trout parks for opening day of catch-and-keep trout season. In past years, anglers have faced frigid winter temperatures, snow, sleet and ice, as well as sunshine and springlike weather, all in the attempt to catch an elusive lunker trout. This Missouri tradition creates lasting memories, along with some of the biggest fish stories you’ve ever heard!This year, Sunday, March 1, at 6:30 a.m. marks the opening of the season that runs through Oct. 31. To participate, Missouri residents ages 16 to 64 and nonresidents 16 and older are required to purchase a fishing permit. In addition to a fishing permit, trout anglers must also purchase a daily trout tag. Tags can be purchased at the trout parks: Roaring River State Park near Cassville, Bennett Spring State Park near Lebanon and Montauk State Park near Salem.A daily trout tag at the three state parks costs $5 for adults and $3 for youth 15 years and younger. Daily fishing permits are $9. The daily limit is four trout, and the possession limit is eight. For more information on fishing at trout parks, visit mdc.mo.gov/fishing/species/trout/trout-parks. Anglers are encouraged to purchase their fishing permits ahead of time from any of numerous vendors throughout Missouri, online at mdc-web.s3licensing.com/ or through the Missouri Department of Conservation’s free MO Fishing mobile app.Stores at the trout parks also will be open for purchasing trout tags:Montauk State Park:Friday, Feb. 27 Store - 8 a.m. - 7 p.m.Restaurant - 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 28Store - 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. (new this year)Restaurant – 8 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Sunday, March 1Store - 5 a.m. - 9 p.mRestaurant - 7 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.Bennett Spring State Park:Friday, Feb. 27 Store - 1 p.m. - 8 p.m.Restaurant - closedSaturday, Feb. 28 mStore - 9 a.m. – remains open all nightRestaurant – noon to 9 p.m.Sunday, March 1 Store - Closing at 9 p.m.Restaurant - 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.Roaring River State Park:Friday, Feb. 27Store – 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.Restaurant – 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.Saturday, Feb. 28 Store – 8 a.m.– remains open all nightRestaurant – 7 a.m. - 9 p.m.Sunday, March 1 Store - Closing at 8 p.m.Restaurant. – 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. The parks’ campgrounds, lodging units and restaurants will be busy. Visitors should be prepared with their own water and snacks, and dress appropriately for the weather.Opening day photos and trout tag sales information from all three state trout parks will be available on the trout season opening day webpage. Anglers can share their photos from opening day through social media by tagging @MoStateParks or using #MOTrout on Facebook, X and Instagram.Trout season in Missouri is a cooperative effort of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources Division of State Parks managing the state parks and the Missouri Department of Conservation operating the hatcheries and stockng the streams with trout.To help prevent the spread of the invasive alga didymo or “rock snot,” the use of shoes, boots or waders with porous soles of felt, matted or woven fibrous material is prohibited at all trout parks, trout streams, Lake Taneycomo and buffer areas.For more information on trout season opening, visit mostateparks.com or call Roaring River State Park at 417-847-2539, Bennett Spring State Park at 417-532-4338 or Montauk State Park at 573-548-2201.    Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov https://ded.mo.gov/press-room/made-missouri-film-and-tv-productions-spent-407-million-2025 5621 at https://ded.mo.gov Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:18:39 +0000 Made-in-Missouri film and TV productions spent $40.7 million in 2025 Chase Lindley Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:18 February 18, 2026 Jefferson City Today, the Missouri Film Office and the Department of Economic Development’s Business Opportunities Division announced that 54 productions that qualified for the state’s film incentive spent $40.7 million while filming in the Show-Me State in 2025. The Motion Media Production Tax Credit program authorized nearly $15.7 million in production incentives for 54 projects, including 13 narrative feature films, three documentary feature films, two narrative shorts, nine unscripted TV series, four scripted TV series, and 23 commercials.“We’re grateful for the work of the Missouri Film Office to support productions that are created right here in Missouri,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “By supporting Missouri-made films, the Motion Media Production Tax Credit is attracting investment, encouraging job creation, and helping Missourians prosper.” "Christmas in Amish Country" The $40.7 million of in-state spending supported hundreds of Missouri vendors and small businesses that served the productions. The projects also employed 2,154 Missouri residents in cast and crew positions.“The word is spreading that Missouri has both a great film incentive and the crews and companies to support productions,” said Missouri Film Office Director Andrea Sporcic Klund. “In only our third year, we were very close to allocating all $16 million in incentives for the first time. I am very hopeful that this year, we will.” "A Different Breed" Several more Christmas movies found a home in Missouri: Hallmark brought “A Grand Ole Opry Christmas” back to Kansas City, UPTV’s “Christmas in Amish Country” filmed in Moniteau County, and the Branson area-set “An Ozark Mountain Christmas” will premiere on Great America Network later this year.New seasons for several docuseries set in Missouri returned to film, including a second season of A&E’s “Ozark Law,” a second season of “A Different Breed” on Amazon Prime, and a third season of “McBee Dynasty” on Bravo. PBS’s “Antique Roadshow” and “Papa Ray’s Vintage Vinyl” also filmed new episodes in St. Louis.The largest 2025 production was season four, episode one of Apple TV’s hit comedy “Ted Lasso,” which filmed in Kansas City and will air sometime this summer. In addition, the independent feature film “Chasing Summer,” filmed in St. Louis, premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival in January. The Film Office anticipates more releases this year. "Antiques Roadshow" The Missouri Film Office and the Business Opportunities Division launched the Motion Media Production Tax Credit in October of 2023 following its enactment by the Missouri General Assembly. The state authorized a combined total of more than $15.1 million in incentives in 2023 and 2024 on more than $40 million of qualified in-state spending.About the Missouri Film OfficeSince 1983, the Film Office has worked to develop, coordinate and market the film industry and film-related activities in Missouri. The Film Office serves as the official central point of contact for all state-wide inquiries: film, TV shows/segments, commercials, web content, and digital media production.To learn more about the Missouri Film Office, visit MoFilm.org.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://dci.mo.gov/node/2486 2486 at https://dci.mo.gov Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:46:56 +0000 Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance encourages consumers to plan ahead, consider earthquake insurance as coverage availability increases statewide katherine.rodriguez Tue, 02/17/2026 - 09:46 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – February is Earthquake Awareness Month, and the Missouri Department of Commerce and Insurance (DCI) is encouraging Missourians to review their preparedness plans, including insurance, as more earthquake coverage options are becoming available across the state.DCI’s latest earthquake survey shows a growing number of insurance companies are offering earthquake coverage in Missouri, including in communities near the New Madrid Seismic Zone (NMSZ), one of the highest-risk seismic areas in the central U.S.“It’s not something we like to think about, but Missouri has a significant risk for another major earthquake. Being prepared means having a plan for how you will recover when the next one occurs – not just hoping one won’t happen,” DCI Director Angela Nelson said. “Insurance is critical to the recovery process, and this year’s survey shows meaningful progress in earthquake coverage availability, giving Missourians more options to consider as they review their preparedness plans.”Standard homeowners and renters insurance policies do not cover earthquake damage. Coverage must be added through an endorsement or purchased as a separate policy, and availability and cost can vary by location.DCI’s annual earthquake survey collects information from insurance companies about their average premiums in five Missouri regions – St. Louis, Springfield, Columbia, Kansas City and Caruthersville. Overall, the 2025 survey shows that coverage availability is improving for consumers who want to consider purchasing earthquake insurance, including in higher-risk areas:More companies writing new business statewide: The percentage of insurers reporting they are writing new earthquake insurance policies in Missouri increased from 32% in 2024 to 37% in 2025. Improved access in the New Madrid region: Among companies actively writing earthquake insurance, the percentage of companies that do not offer coverage in the New Madrid area dropped from 19% in 2024 to 14% in 2025.New market participation: Three insurers that reported not writing earthquake insurance anywhere in Missouri in 2024 reported actively offering new policies in 2025. Only one insurer reported exiting the market.In DCI’s latest residential earthquake coverage report, insurers also report offering more flexible options, with about 85% of the market now offering deductibles of less than 10% of the property’s value.Despite increasing availability, coverage levels among Missouri homeowners remain low. In the seven-county New Madrid region, the percentage of residences with earthquake insurance declined from 18.3% in 2015 to 10.4% in 2024. Statewide, fewer than 20% of residences in 101 of Missouri’s 115 counties have earthquake coverage.“Insurance is not about predicting when or if an earthquake will happen. It’s about being prepared when it does,” Director Nelson said. “Earthquake Awareness Month is a good reminder for Missourians to take a fresh look at their coverage, ask questions and understand the options now available to them.”Missourians with insurance questions or concerns are encouraged to call DCI’s Consumer Hotline at 800-726-7390 or visit insurance.mo.gov/consumers for more information and resources.DCI is charged with protecting Missouri consumers through oversight of the insurance industry, banks, credit unions, utilities and various professional licensees operating in the state. For more information about the department, please visit our website at dci.mo.gov. Published Date Tue, 02/17/2026 - 10:00 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-five-gubernatorial-appointments-1 15991 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:31:19 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Five Gubernatorial Appointments Madelyn.Warren… Fri, 02/13/2026 - 15:31 February 13, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced five gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.Brian Eyestone, of St. Louis, was appointed to the Credit Union Commission.Mr. Eyestone is the longtime president and CEO of Members 1st Credit Union in St. Louis. He previously served as chair of the Missouri Credit Union Association and is currently a member of America's Credit Unions' Small Union Committee. He holds a bachelor's degree in business management from Illinois State University.Michael Flagg, of Columbia, was appointed to the Credit Union Commission.Mr. Flagg currently serves as vice president of strategic isotope development and distribution at AZIsotopes, and previously worked as director of strategic relationships for BWXT Medical Ltd. He also previously served as the hazardous materials manager for Missouri Task Force One. Flagg earned a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology and a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Missouri-Columbia.Fred Kostecki, of St. Louis, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.Mr. Kostecki currently serves as the managing partner of RubinBrown LLP in St. Louis and previously held the role of partner and chairman of RubinBrown's Assurance Services Group. He previously served as a board member and North American regional chair of Baker Tilly International. He currently serves on the board for the Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Kostecki earned a Bachelor of Economics from the University of Pennsylvania.Jason Napuli, DC, of Wildwood, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Dr. Napuli is the chief of chiropractic and complementary and integrative health at the VA St. Louis Health Care System, where he also directs the Chiropractic Integrated Practice Residency Program. He also serves as a major in the United States Air Force Medical Services Corps. He holds an adjunct faculty appointment at Logan University. Napuli holds a Doctor of Chiropractic from New York Chiropractic College, a Master of Business Administration from Binghampton University, and a bachelor's degree in psychology from Brooklyn College.Jenna Sweeney, of Nixa, was appointed to the Credit Union Commission.Ms. Sweeney currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer of TelComm Credit Union in Springfield. She previously worked as the vice president at Ozark Bank. She has demonstrated a strong commitment to civic engagement as co-founder of 100 Fold of Christian County. Sweeney holds a Master of Business Administration and a bachelor's degree from Western Governors University.###