/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Fri, 14 Nov 2025 06:00:11 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/79914 79914 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:20:01 +0000 REVISED: Overnight lane closures on I-35 near North Kearney in Clay County, Nov. 17-19 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 16:20 This work has been rescheduled from Nov. 10-12 CLAY COUNTY- The Missouri Department of Transportation will perform lane closures on southbound Interstate 35 near North Kearney for pavement repair, overnight, form approximately 7:00 PM until 6:00 AM each night, beginning Monday, Nov. 17 until Wednesday, Nov. 19. Motorists may experience delays. 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 form the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at //www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:17 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/79913 79913 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 16:10:02 +0000 Online Comment Period Regarding Rt. HH in Platte County, NOW-Nov. 27 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 16:10 Leave your comments and questions now until 4 pm on November 27. PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking public comment input regarding Route HH Interchange Improvements Along Route HH In Platte County. The comment period opened at 4 pm on  Thursday, November 13. The public is invited to leave questions and comments on the project webpage. A public meeting on the project was held on Thursday, November 13th at the Platte City Hall.   The Interchange improvements project in Platte County will include interchange and safety improvements at Interstate 29 and Route HH interchange in Platte City. The I-29 SB exit ramp and Vine Street intersection will be closed for the construction of the roundabout. Traffic will utilize the two other interchanges nearby as a detour. Construction will take place - late spring/early summer 2027 through winter 2028. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at //www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:03 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/79911 79911 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:50:02 +0000 Harrison County Route W closed tomorrow for culvert replacement Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 14:50 St. Joseph, Mo. – Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing Harrison County Route W northwest of Bethany tomorrow, Friday, Nov. 14, for a culvert replacement. Traffic Impacts: Route W will be closed between 220th Road and Falcon Road from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Motorists need to seek an alternate route during the closure. For updated roadway conditions, check the Traveler Information Map at traveler.modot.org/map. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone 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 by connecting with us on social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:46 Links to related information Traveler Information Map NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/79910 79910 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 14:30:01 +0000 Upcoming Bridge Rehab Project on NB Business 67 in Poplar Bluff, MO Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 14:30 SIKESTON-The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to rehabilitate the northbound Business 67 bridge over Pike Creek at Poplar Bluff, Missouri in Butler County. The bridge is located southwest of the Business 67 intersection at Route 53/Shelby Road. Work could begin as early as January 2027. Construction will be staged to allow the roadway to remain open. Motorists should anticipate a lane closure with a 10.5-foot width restriction in the vicinity of the northbound bridge as work is underway. The rehabilitation work will be underway for approximately four months. Maps, plans, and other information prepared by the Missouri Department of Transportation will be available for public inspection and copying at MoDOT’s Sikeston District office, 2675 N. Main St. in Sikeston, Missouri. If assistance is needed in another language, please contact MoDOT Project Manager Seiji Shimbo at (573) 472-5389 by Friday, Nov. 28, 2025.  For more information, please contact Shimbo at (573) 472-5389 or MoDOT’s Customer Service toll-free at 1-888 ASK MoDOT (275-6636). Comments and questions may also be submitted online at modot.org/form/bus67pikecreekpb. Please submit comments by Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Thu, 11/13/2025 - 07:26 Links to related information Location Map https://www.modot.org/node/79909 79909 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:40:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight ramp and lane closures on U.S. 50 at MO 291 for pavement work, Nov. 14 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 13:40 JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be conducting pavement operations on U.S. 50 at MO 291 resulting in overnight ramp and lane closures. All work is weather permitting. See below for traffic modifications: Fri., Nov. 14 (TOMORROW) from 9 p.m. until Sat., Nov. 15 at 12 a.m. Lane closures on U.S. 50 WB from MO 291 NB to 3rd St. Ramp CLOSED at MO 291 SB to WB U.S. 50. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can also be short-term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).   Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Thu, 11/13/2025 - 06:30 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/79908 79908 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:30:02 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, November 17 - 28, 2025 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 13:30 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. Lincoln County Route UU – November 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Duncan Mansion Road to Quade Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route UU – November 24 – 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Straube Road to Logan Road near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Route UU – November 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Logan Road to Route Z near Silex between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Macon County U.S. Route 36 – November 17 - 21, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Eagle Avenue to 0.75 mile east of Eagle Avenue over Chariton River between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working. Monroe County Route A – November 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route J to CR 160 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route A – November 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 254 to Route F between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route A – November 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Arnold Street to U.S. Route 24 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route J – November 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 1103 to CR 1870 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. 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 Thu, 11/13/2025 - 06:20 Karen Barbano Customer Service Representative Northeast District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator Northeast District karen.barbano@modot.mo.gov 573-248-2584 https://www.modot.org/node/79906 79906 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:30:02 +0000 Crash Responders Urge Motorists to Slow Down, Move Over: "It's the Law" Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 13:30 Gov. Mike Kehoe declares National Crash Responder Safety Week is Nov. 17-21 JEFFERSON CITY — Every day on Missouri highways, first responders risk their lives within feet of fast-moving traffic. From law enforcement and tow operators to Missouri Department of Transportation crews and EMS personnel, these men and women face danger so others can make it home safely. This week, with a declaration from Gov. Mike Kehoe, Missouri will join the nation in marking the 10th anniversary of National Crash Responder Safety Week (Nov. 17–21), honoring those who protect drivers and reminding everyone to slow down and move over."Crash Responder Safety Week is not only a time to honor those who protect us on the road, but also to recognize that safe driving choices do save lives,” said MoDOT Safety and Emergency Management Director Chris Engelbrecht. “As we near the end of 2025, we are at risk of surpassing last year’s roadway fatalities total, which would break the multi-year trend of declining fatalities in our state. While this should be alarming for all drivers, this situation is especially dangerous for our emergency responders and everyone who works on and alongside our state’s roadways. With this in mind – and as we honor our crash responders this week – we continue to ask all drivers in Missouri to slow down, move over and remain alert when approaching an incident.”According to the Federal Highway Administration, traffic incidents are among the leading causes of death for emergency responders nationwide. In 2024, Missouri emergency responders handled more than 136,000 crashes, with over 950 fatalities reported on state roadways. Missourians rely on approximately 33,000 trained professionals, including MoDOT personnel, who respond to thousands of roadway emergencies each month.Missouri’s Move Over law requires drivers to either change lanes or slow down when approaching stationary MoDOT, law enforcement or other emergency vehicles with flashing lights on. To help protect those who protect us, all 50 states enforce some form of the Move Over law. Additional information about Crash Responder Safety Week is available at savemolives.com. Districts Involved Statewide Published On Thu, 11/13/2025 - 06:26 https://www.modot.org/node/79907 79907 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 13:30:02 +0000 MoDOT to close one lane of I-70 North Outer Road Nov. 17 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 13:30 ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews will close one right lane of the westbound I-70 North Outer Road between Fairgrounds/ Convention Center Boulevard and Route 94 overnight Monday, November 17 for pavement repairs. All work is weather permitting. The lane closures include both the right lane and the on ramp from Convention Center Blvd. It will begin at 10 p.m. on Monday, November 17 and is expected to end at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, November 18. One lane on the North Outer Road will remain open during this closure. 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 Thu, 11/13/2025 - 06:21 Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@mdoot.mo.govPhone: (314) 648-9783 https://www.modot.org/node/79905 79905 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:50:02 +0000 MoDOT to set girders on the Interstate 70 bridge at Foristell overnight Nov. 18-21 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 11:50 Project Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the Route T/W Foristell interchange overnight November 18-21. Crews will be setting bridge girders that require large cranes and swinging materials over the interstate. All work is weather permitting. Crews will close all lanes overnight between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. during intermittent 15-minute durations. One eastbound lane and one westbound lane will close first and then both eastbound and westbound lanes will close as the girders are placed at the interchange. 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 Thu, 11/13/2025 - 04:41 Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@mdoot.mo.govPhone: (314) 648-9783 https://www.modot.org/node/79902 79902 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 13 Nov 2025 09:30:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: New Traffic Pattern at Route 60 & Route HH in Newton Co. Beginning Week of Nov. 24 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 11/13/2025 - 09:30 Project U.S. Route 60 Intersection Improvements in Barry and Newton Where: U.S. Route 60 & Newton County Route HH east of Neosho When: Beginning week of November 24 for up 45 days What: New traffic pattern while contractor crews continue intersection improvements Traffic Impacts: South side of U.S. Route 60/Route HH intersection CLOSED for up to 45 days beginning week of November 24 Route HH traffic approaching Route 60 from the south will have no access to Route 60 while intersection is CLOSED Drivers will have access to all businesses south of Route 60 Route HH will be CLOSED between Route 60 and Mallard Drive Drivers traveling east- or westbound on Route 60 will not be affected, but will have no access to Route HH south of the intersection Route HH (Carl Sweeney Parkway) traffic approaching from the north will have access to Route 60 via the newly completed roundabout 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. This work is part of a project to make improvements at six (6) intersections along U.S. Route 60 between Newton County Route Y east of Seneca and Missouri Route 97 in Barry County near the Monett Regional Airport. More information can be found by going to the project website. Project Information: Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction Co., Springfield Completion Date: December 1, 2026 Total Cost: $9.7 million     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 Thu, 11/13/2025 - 02:21 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://ltgov.mo.gov/missouri-arts-council-announces-2026-missouri-arts-awards-honorees/ https://ltgov.mo.gov/?p=5434 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:47:29 +0000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 12, 2025 Missouri Arts Council announces 2026 Missouri Arts Awards honorees St. Louis, MO –  The Missouri Arts Council has chosen the recipients of the 2026 Missouri Arts Awards, the state’s highest honor in the arts. The 2026 Missouri Arts Awards recipients are the Community Music School of Webster University, St. Louis, for arts education; City in Motion Dance Theater, Kansas City, for arts organization; City of West Plains for creative community; Ray Harvey, New Haven, for individual artist; Erin Warner Prange, St. […] http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/fd4df8c7-14cf-4d7d-99e0-1b29a8a0b9cb http://agriculture.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/fd4df8c7-14cf-4d7d-99e0-1b29a8a0b9cb Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 Leaders recognized for their contributions to Missouri agriculture. http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d649fe82-eaef-4883-84cf-c875ba988e91 http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d649fe82-eaef-4883-84cf-c875ba988e91 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://ltgov.mo.gov/missouri-lt-governor-david-wasinger-calls-on-missourians-to-honor-veterans-day-and-celebrate-our-heroes-enduring-legacy/ https://ltgov.mo.gov/?p=5430 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 18:16:21 +0000 David Wasinger Lieutenant Governor | State of Missouri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November, 10 2025 Lt. Governor David Wasinger Calls on Missourians to Honor Veterans Day and Celebrate Our Heroes’ Enduring Legacy JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Ahead of Veterans Day, Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger is calling on Missourians to come together in gratitude and action to honor the more than 400,000 veterans who call the Show-Me State home. “Missouri’s veterans are the backbone of our communities — from the factory floors of St. Louis to the […] https://ded.mo.gov/press-room/ded-opens-public-comment-missouri-veterans-and-job-opportunity-grant-program-accepting 5561 at https://ded.mo.gov Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:13:12 +0000 DED opens public comment for Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program, accepting applications January 2026 Chase Lindley Mon, 11/10/2025 - 09:13 November 10, 2025 Jefferson City The Department of Economic Development (DED) announced today that it has opened a public comment period for the Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program, which provides grants to eligible businesses employing veterans and other members of Targeted Groups from Missouri. Feedback will be accepted from November 10 to December 12, 2025, through a public comment survey.“Missouri’s veterans bring exceptional skills, leadership, and dedication to our workforce,” said Michelle Hataway, Director of the Department of Economic Development. “The Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program is another way we’re assisting companies in helping those who served our country. This program not only honors their service but also strengthens our communities and helps Missourians prosper.”The Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program disburses grants to eligible employers who employ Missourians from Targeted Groups, including qualified veterans, who have faced significant barriers to employment. Input from the public will inform the program’s guidelines and is important to ensuring that it assists eligible employers as efficiently as possible.Applicants must be employers registered to do business in Missouri that have paid wages to a Missouri individual who is certified by a designated local agency as being in a Targeted Group. Employers must have also claimed a federal Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) for eligible hires on their most recently filed tax return.Details on eligibility, funding limits, the application process, and other requirements are available on the Missouri Veterans and Job Opportunity Grant Program webpage. The program opens for applications on January 1, 2026.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.