/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Sun, 22 Mar 2026 14:29:00 +0000 en-us https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-seeks-comments-draft-hazardous-waste-permit-modification-international-paper-company 301986 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:06:24 +0000 Department of Natural Resources seeks comments on draft hazardous waste permit modification for International Paper Company Rachel Bruemmer Fri, 03/20/2026 - 17:06 Release Date Friday, March 20, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 20, 2026 –The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Waste Management Program invites the public to review and offer written comments on a draft hazardous waste permit modification for the International Paper Company until May 4, 2026. International Paper operated a commercial wood treating facility at the site, located at 2609 Rangeline Road in Joplin. International Paper currently is performing long-term monitoring, maintenance activities and remediation activities at the site under a department-issued Missouri Hazardous Waste Management Facility Part I Permit and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-issued Hazardous and Solid Waste Amendments Part II Permit. On June 16, 2025, International Paper submitted a permit modification request to the department, requesting to modify their Part I Permit to remove a 0.48-acre access road from the permit, and to remove 13 semi-volatile organic constituents from the annual monitoring requirements.After a thorough technical review of the permit modification request, the department prepared a draft Part I Permit Modification for the International Paper facility. The draft permit modification proposes to allow International Paper to remove the 0.48-acre access road from the permit, as well as remove 13 semi-volatile constituents from the annual monitoring requirements. The permit modification request, draft Part I Permit Modification and a fact sheet are available online at dnr.mo.gov/waste-recycling/what-were-doing/public-involvement/notices-comments. Some supporting documents are not available online due to their file size. The public can review and copy the documents listed above and other supporting documents at the Joplin Public Library, 1901 East 20th Street, Joplin during their normal business hours, or at the department’s Elm Street Conference Center in Jefferson City. To review or obtain copies of the department’s files, please submit a sunshine request at dnr.mo.gov/open-records-sunshine-law-requests.Comments on the draft permit modification are more effective if they point out legal or technical issues or provide information that is not in the record. Only the conditions being modified are open for public comment. All other conditions of the existing permit will remain in effect for the length of the permit, until the department or International Paper propose another permit modification, or until a new permit is issued. Please send written comments to Abby Sawyer, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, 1390 Timberlake Manor Parkway, Suite 200, Chesterfield, MO 63017, or by email at abby.sawyer@dnr.mo.gov. During the public comment period, anyone can request a public meeting or public hearing about the draft permit modification. For more information, please contact Abby Sawyer by telephone at 573-526-5397 or 800-361-4827.You may call or write the department at any time to request to have your name placed on International Paper’s facility mailing list. You will receive written notice from the department or International Paper on any major permitting and cleanup activities at the facility.For more information about the draft Part I Permit modification, or to obtain a written copy of the draft permit modification for review, please contact Sawyer by telephone at 573-526-5397 or 800-361-4827. Hearing- and speech-impaired individuals may reach Sawyer through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.### Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Main 573-751-1010 Toll-free 800-361-4827 Email communications@dnr.mo.gov https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/egg-citing-times-are-happening-missouri-state-parks-historic-sites 301981 at https://dnr.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:35:56 +0000 Egg-citing times are happening at Missouri state parks and historic sites Rachel Bruemmer Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:35 Release Date Friday, March 20, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MARCH 19, 2026 – This year’s Easter lineup is something to talk about. If you’ve been 'dyeing' for a reason to get outdoors, Missouri’s state parks and historic sites are providing the perfect 'egg-scape.' Hundreds of treats have been hidden, and there’s no license needed for these hunts.Join our team members across the state for a day filled with fun. The following parks and historic sites are celebrating:•    Saturday, April 4 at 11 a.m.- Easter Egg Hunt at Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site.Children up to age 10 are invited to hunt for more than 1,500 candy-filled eggs on the historic site’s grounds. Children will be divided into four age groups during the hunt, and prizes will be awarded after the hunt. This event is free, and there is no need to register. Participants should bring their own basket or bag. Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is located at 312 Dawson Road, New Madrid, Missouri.•    Saturday, April 4, noon – 3 p.m. – Easter Extravaganza at Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park.Come celebrate the magic of spring during this free event at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park. Activities will include egg hunts, crafts, scavenger hunts and more! Guests can make their own fairy wings at the event, or they can show up already dressed as your favorite magical springtime creature. Everyone is welcome, from fluttering fairies to dashing gnomes. Tote bags will be provided for the egg hunts, but you are welcome to bring a bag or basket of your own. The hunt will be held at the North Day-Use Area at Johnson's Shut-Ins State Park located at 148 Taum Sauk Trail, Middle Brook, Missouri. GPS coordinates are 37.547778, -90.843611.•    Saturday, April 4 at 1 p.m. – Easter Egg Hunt at Wallace State Park.The public is invited to enjoy an afternoon of fun at Wallace State Park's annual Easter egg hunt. This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Starting at 1 p.m., all ages are invited to search for golden eggs hidden along the park's hiking trails to win a special prize. At 2 p.m., the traditional egg hunt begins with 3,000 candy- and toy-filled eggs scattered throughout the park. From 1-3 p.m., guests are encouraged to stop by the enclosed shelter before or after the egg hunts to check out some nature displays.Wallace State Park is located at 10621 NE Highway 121, Cameron, Missouri.•    Saturday, April 4 at 6:30 p.m. through Sunday, April 5 at 3 p.m. – Easter Eggstravanza at Onondaga Cave State Park.Come out to Onondaga Cave State Park during Easter weekend to take part in the park's Easter Eggstravaganza event. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. Just show up and enjoy!The fun begins on Saturday, April 4, with a showing of the 2011 movie "Hop." The showing will take place in the campground amphitheater starting at 6:30 p.m. Complimentary popcorn will be provided.On Easter Sunday, there will be a variety of activities in and around the large picnic shelter. These will include crafts, games, nature stations, and two different Easter egg hunts: one for younger children and one for older children. These activities will be available from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Onondaga Cave State Park is located at 7556 Highway H, Leasburg, Missouri.For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.  ### Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/85291 85291 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 16:00 March 23-29, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area March 23-29, 2026. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.        All Counties In addition to the work listed below, other moving operations such as pothole patching, brush cutting, and pavement repairs continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment. All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change. Boone County   Missouri Route 124 – Culvert replacement planned at Lakeside Club Drive March 24. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Interstate 70 – Median work requiring a closure of the westbound left-hand (passing) lane is planned March 26 from Missouri Route 740 (Stadium Boulevard, Exit 124) in Columbia to Route BB (Exit 115) near Rocheport between 7 p.m. and midnight as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project. This portion of the project, which spans from Rocheport to Columbia, has an overall completion date in 2029. ** North Outer Road 70 – CLOSED at Cedar Creek, west of Callaway County Route J (near mile marker 136.6) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. There is no designated detour, but signs will be located ahead of the closure to alert motorist to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure, which is expected through January 2027. ** U.S. Route 63 – Interchange improvements at Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) continue. This project is scheduled to continue through November 2026. More information: www.modot.org/projects/63ACInterchange. New Haven Road CLOSED through early June from just east of the northbound U.S. Route 63 on- and off-ramps to Lenoir Street. Lamone Industrial Boulevard CLOSED through early June where it joins New Haven Road. I-70 – New pavement construction from west of St. Charles Road (near mile marker 130) to the Callaway County line (near mile marker 136) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. ** Callaway County Route J – Shoulder work planned March 23-26 from Route F to Route MM (Millersburg to New Bloomfield). One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. U.S. Route 54 – Traffic shift at I-70 in Kingdom City. Westbound U.S. Route 54 has been moved onto the newly constructed bridge, and eastbound U.S. Route 54 shifted onto the current westbound lanes. All ramps are expected to remain open during this phase of construction, which is expected to continue into early April 2026. ** North Outer Road 70 – CLOSED at Cedar Creek, west of Route J (near mile marker 136.6) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. There will be no designated detour, but signs will be located ahead of the closure to alert motorist to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure, which  is expected through January 2027. ** I-70 – New pavement construction continues from Route M (near mile marker 144) to Kingdom City (near mile marker 148) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. ** Camden County U.S. Route 54 – Pavement widening and driveway entrance improvements continue in Camdenton. Traffic is shifted between Business Route 5 and Bumper Hill Road, with one lane open in each direction, but no center turn lane. Drainage and driveway work scheduled from Whispering Pines to Panoramic Drive. The traffic shift is expected to remain in place through spring 2026. Cole County Missouri Route 179 – Tree trimming planned March 24 at the Rock Creek Bridge. The roadway will be CLOSED from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the closure. Cooper County I-70 – Median work for new pavement construction continues from Missouri Route 5 in Boonville (mile marker 101) to the Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport (mile marker 115) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent overnight lane closures in both directions between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. with an 11-foot width restriction. This portion of the Improve I-70 Program has an overall completion date in 2027. ** Crawford County Missouri Route 19 – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 from Route TT (Dent County) to Route VV, March 23-26. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. North Outer Road 44 (Frontage Road) – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 at Landon Road in St. Cloud. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place. Route N – Roadside work planned March 23-26 at Whites Creek, west of Anthonies Mill. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place. Route Y – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 from Route V to Missouri Route 49 (Iron County). One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Dent County Route 19 – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 from Route TT to Route VV (Crawford County) March 23-26. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Routes EE, FF, and W – Pothole patching planned March 25-26. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route B – CLOSED at the bridge over Dry Creek due to inspectors finding a sinkhole developing near one of the supporting structures. Motorists may use Missouri Routes 19, 32 and 72 as detoured routes around the closure. A project to replace the bridge is scheduled to be completed this year. Howard County Route 124 – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 from Route A to Route Y. All lanes will be CLOSED from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. Route E – Pothole patching planned March 23-26 from Route 5 to Missouri Route 87. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route H – Bridge maintenance planned March 23-26 over Salt Fork. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route U – Roadside work planned March 23-26. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. Route Y – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Laclede County I-44 – Concrete replacement planned March 23, eastbound only, from mile marker 118 to 119 near Phillipsburg. The right-hand (driving lane) will be closed from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this work, both the eastbound on- and off-ramps at Exit 118 will be CLOSED and motorists will need to use an alternate route. Route 32 – Sealing operations planned March 24 from just west of I-44 to County Line Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. I-44 – Bridge inspection planned at the Gasconade River Bridge near mile marker 143. One eastbound lane will close March 25, and one westbound lane will close March 26 to allow crews to stage equipment and safely conduct a routine bridge inspection. Maries County Missouri Route 42 – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over the Maries River. A signed detour is in place to direct motorist around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026. (The Fly Creek Bridge on Route 42 will close soon after the Maries River Bridge reopens. The Fly Creek Bridge will remain closed through August 2026.) Miller County Route H – Culvert replacement planned March 23-24 from Missouri Route 17 to Klindt Drive. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route U – Culvert replacement planned March 24-26 from Route E to Route 42. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Moniteau County U.S. Route 50 – Brush cutting planned March 23-26 from Flag Spring Road to the Cole County line. Route 179 – Shoulder work planned March 23-26 from Boxwood Drive to Bacon Bridge Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Morgan County Missouri Routes 52 and 5 intersection – Striping planned March 23-27. Motorists should remain alert for slow-moving striping equipment and wet paint. Phelps County Route T – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 from Route P to County Road 7490. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route Z – Pothole patching planned March 23-26 from Missouri Route 28 (Pulaski County) to Route J. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route BB – Culvert replacement planned March 23-27 from Forum Drive to Country Club Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route O – Culvert replacement planned March 23-27 from Route 72 to the Dent County line. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route 72 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Rolla. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in March 2026. Business Loop 44/Route 72/Kingshighway – A bridge rehabilitation project over I-44 is scheduled to begin March 23. One eastbound lane will remain open.The bridge will CLOSE to all westbound traffic and a signed detour will be in place. The project is scheduled for completion in July 2026. County Road 8490 (Sugar Creek Road) – CLOSED for bridge rehabilitation over I-44. The on- and off-ramps at this overpass (Exit 176) will remain open and a signed detour will be in place. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026. Pulaski County Missouri Route 7 – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 at Rochester Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route T – Culvert replacement planned March 23-26 in Swedeborg at Apple Street. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route Z – Pothole patching planned March 23-26 from Route 28 to Route J (Phelps County). One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route 17 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Waynesville from Summit Avenue to Lynn Street. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in April 2026. I-44 – A pavement widening project from just east of Exit 156 in Waynesville to Exit 159 in St. Robert is underway. Motorists can expect intermittent nighttime lane closures in both directions. The project has an overall completion date in 2027. Washington County Missouri Route 8 – Shoulder work planned March 23-26 at from Missouri Route 185 to Ridgeway Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Missouri Route 47 – Bridge painting planned March 23-27 at the bridge over Mill Creek. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route 8 – Bridge rehabilitation over the Union Pacific Railroad. The roadway will remain open throughout the project but is narrowed to one lane. Motorists should expect delays. The project is scheduled for complete in May 2026. Route T – Culvert rehabilitation at Big Indian Creek near Potosi planned to begin March 23. Minimal traffic impacts are expected during the project which is expected to be completed by July 1, 2026. **This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.  For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:59 Links to related information Traveler Information Map CD Customer Service Central District Email: CDCR@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/85290 85290 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:30:02 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, March 23 - April 3, 2026 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 15:30 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. Clark County Route NN – March 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route AA to CR 55 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route NN – March 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 56 to CR 59 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route NN – March 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 62 to CR 72 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Marion County Missouri Route 168 – April 1, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route C to Breckenridge Avenue in Palmyra between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Ralls County Route J – March 13 – June 6, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Route EE continuing south to the end of the Clarence Cannon Dam bridge beginning Friday, March 13th at 7:00 a.m. through Friday, June 5th at 4:00 p.m. However, the bridge will be open to traffic beginning at 12:00 p.m. Friday, May 22nd until 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 26th for the Memorial Day weekend. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:27 Karen Barbano Customer Service Representative Northeast District Adopt-A-Highway Coordinator Northeast District karen.barbano@modot.mo.gov 573-248-2584 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-eight-gubernatorial-appointments-1 16096 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:21:03 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments Gabrielle.Picard Fri, 03/20/2026 - 15:21 March 20, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced six gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county vacancies.Margaret Bultas, Ph.D., of Eureka, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Nursing.Ms. Bultas is a professor at Saint Louis University's Trudy Busch Valentine School of Nursing and previously served as an assistant professor at Barnes-Jewish College. Her research portfolio includes interests involving fostering positive developmental outcomes among high-risk children and their families. Bultas earned both her bachelor's degree in nursing from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing in Columbia and both her master's degree and doctorate in nursing from the University of Missouri–St. Louis.Ryan Fullerton, of Lamar, was appointed as the Barton County Coroner.Mr. Fullerton is the president and chief executive officer of RC Fullerton, LLC, and previously served as the chief operations officer for Equity 4 U, Inc. He served in the United States Army National Guard and received an Army Achievement Medal before being honorably discharged. Fullerton graduated from Diamond High School.Marty Marler, of Sullivan, was appointed as the Washington County Surveyor.Mr. Marler is the owner of Marler Surveying Company, Inc. He has more than 40 years of experience in the field and serves as a member of the Missouri Society of Professional Land Surveyors and the Illinois Professional Land Surveyors. Marler is a graduate of Twin Rivers High School.Julia Murray, of Springfield, was appointed to the Missouri State Board of Nursing.Ms. Murray currently serves as the senior director of patient care advocacy at LucyRx. She previously worked for Compassus, a home-based care services provider, as their director of virtual care. She is also an active member of the American Medical Informatics Association, the American Nursing Informatics Association, and serves as a board member of the Lost and Found Grief Center. Murray earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in nursing from Jacksonville University and holds a Nursing Informatics Post-Master's Certificate from Vanderbilt University.Katie Siegel, Ph.D., of California, was appointed to the Missouri Workforce Development Board.Ms. Siegel currently serves as the director of workforce development for Columbia Public Schools, where she previously served as a transition coordinator. She is a member of several professional and community-based organizations, including the Association for Career and Technical Education, the Columbia Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Missouri Association of Fairs and Festivals. In addition to several state-issued certificates, Siegel holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Central Methodist University, a Master of Science in Educational Leadership from Southwest Baptist University, and a doctorate in educational leadership from Indiana State University.Phillip Slinkard, CPA, of Neosho, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Accountancy.Mr. Slinkard serves as chief financial officer at H.E. Williams, Inc., where he has also been a board member since 2015. He has remained civically involved through several roles, including membership in the Missouri Society of CPAs and the Neosho Economic Development Sales Tax Committee. Slinkard earned his bachelor's degree in accounting from Missouri State University.Tamara Tateosian, of Fulton, was appointed to the Missouri Workforce Development Board.Ms. Tateosian currently serves as the chief executive officer of the Callaway Chamber of Commerce and previously worked as the director of operations for the Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce. She is active in several professional organizations, including the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Missouri, the Missouri Economic Development Council, and the Missouri Small Business Development Center. Tateosian earned her Institute of Organization Management Certificate from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and her bachelor's degree in business administration from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith.Trisha Turner, of Springfield, was appointed to the State Lottery Commission.Ms. Turner currently serves as a product solutions consultant for Jack Henry and Associates. She previously served in several leadership roles in banking across southwest Missouri, including serving as president of Lime Bank in Bolivar, chief operations officer at Branson Bank, and chief operations officer at the Bank of Urbana. Turner earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Missouri State University and holds Community Bank Internal Auditor and Certified Banking Security Manager certificates.### https://www.modot.org/node/85289 85289 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 15:20:02 +0000 Route C in Pemiscot County Closed for Bridge Replacement Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 15:20 SIKESTON—Route C in Pemiscot County will be closed as contractor crews replace the bridge over Ditch Number 2.  This section of roadway is located between County Road 448 and County Road 452 near Steele, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work is scheduled to begin at 7 a.m. Monday, March 23 with completion anticipated Thursday, December 31.   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 Matthew Wilkerson at (573) 840-9781, 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 Fri, 03/20/2026 - 10:17 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://doc.mo.gov/art-inside-throughout-missouri-department-corrections-institutions-artists-and-artistry-abound 6631 at https://doc.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:44:37 +0000 Art on the Inside: Throughout Missouri Department of Corrections institutions, artists and artistry abound. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 - 06:00 Karen Pojmann Fri, 03/20/2026 - 14:44 Display Tab Reentry Category restorative justice Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/art-inside https://doc.mo.gov/super-vision-community-supervision-centers-redirect-lives-and-help-missourians-blaze-trail-reentry 6626 at https://doc.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:43:07 +0000 Super Vision: Community Supervision Centers redirect lives and help Missourians blaze a trail to reentry. Friday, March 20, 2026 - 07:00 Karen Pojmann Fri, 03/20/2026 - 14:43 Display Tab Reentry Category staff Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/super-vision https://doc.mo.gov/correcting-courses-boonville-correctional-center-staff-are-helping-residents-gain-life-altering 6621 at https://doc.mo.gov Fri, 20 Mar 2026 14:42:11 +0000 Correcting Courses: Boonville Correctional Center staff are helping residents gain life-altering career skills. Sunday, March 1, 2026 - 06:00 Karen Pojmann Fri, 03/20/2026 - 14:42 Display Tab Reentry Category staff Official Press Release /media-center/newsroom/Correcting-Courses https://www.modot.org/node/85288 85288 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000 Eastbound I-44 ramps at Exit 118 to close Monday Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 13:00 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Local crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to repair the right-hand (driving) lane of Interstate 44 around Exit 118 near Phillipsburg on Monday, March 23. For the safety of both motorists and roadway workers, both the eastbound on- and off-ramps at Exit 118 will close from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During the closure of the ramps, drivers will need to seek an alternate route. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.  For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 03/20/2026 - 07:57 Links to related information Traveler Information Map Attachments Location Graphic CD Customer Service Central District Email: CDCR@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/85287 85287 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:40:02 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, March 23-29. Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:40 St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of March 23-29. There may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org, or download the app for updated information. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Atchison County U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project through July 2026. The road will be narrowed to one lane, and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.)   Route 46 – Shoulder work from U.S. Route 59 to Route EE, March 23-27. Buchanan County Gene Field Road Bridge – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project through July 2026. https://www.modot.org/projects/gene-field-road-bridge-replacement-over-interstate-29-buchanan-county U.S. Route 59/Route 752/Route U – Intersection improvement project through spring 2027. (Contractor: Amino Bros. Co., Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-u-missouri-route-59-and-missouri-route-752-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. U.S. Route 169 – CLOSED for an intersection improvement project at Southeast Riverside Terrace through mid-July 2026. (Contractor: Hoy Excavating, LLC) https://www.modot.org/projects/us-route-169-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. Route 169 – Intersection improvement project at Route FF through mid-August 2026. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place. Access to 49th Street will be closed through June 2026. (Contractor: Leavenworth Excavating & Equipment Company, Inc.) U.S. Route 169 – Utility/permit work at Route FF, through March 22. The road will be narrowed to one lane during daytime hours with flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone. Caldwell County Route 13 – ADA improvements project from Samuel Street to School Street in Hamilton through mid-April. Route 13 will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Carroll County Route 10 – Pavement repair and resurfacing project from Route FF to Route C in Ray County, through May 15. The road will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers guiding motorists through the work zone. (Contractor: Emery Sapp and Sons LLC). U.S. Route 65 – Striping operation, March 18-April 1. This will be a moving operation. Motorists should expect delays. A 16-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC).      Chariton County Route PP – CLOSED at the Mid-Fork Chariton River Overflow Bridge for replacement projects through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route O – CLOSED at the Bee Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Little Chariton River Bridge for a deck replacement project through March 2026. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-route-d-route-jj-and-route-kk-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties. Clinton County I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from the 40.0 mile marker to the 35.0 mile marker, March 23-27. Southbound will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock with a 10-foot width restriction. Daviess County Route 13 – ADA improvements project from Berry Street to Van Buren Street in Gallatin through mid-April. Route 13 will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). DeKalb County U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement westbound from I-35 to Ensign Trace, March 23-27. Westbound will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. Gentry County Route F – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 136 to Walker Road, March 23, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Harrison County Interstate 35 – Shoulder closures northbound and southbound under the Route N bridge in Eagleville for bridge painting, March 23-27. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-6-and-route-n-bridge-rehabilitation-over-interstate-35-daviess-and-harrison Holt County Route 111 – CLOSED for bridge work from Beagle Road to America Drive, March 23-27, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Route B – Bridge rehabilitation project at the north and south Nichols Creek bridges, south of New Point, through early May 2026. The bridges will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/northwest-missouri-safe-sound-bridge-rehabilitations. Linn County Route 11 – CLOSED at the Badger Creek Bridge, north of New Boston, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route 139 – CLOSED at the Parson Creek Bridge, north of Meadville, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route U – CLOSED at the Long Branch Bridge, northwest of Bucklin, through early May for a deck replacement project. (Contractor: Louis-Company, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-route-e-and-route-u-bridge-deck-replacement-grundy-and-linn-counties-0 U.S. Route 36 – Bridge maintenance westbound at the Higgins Drain Ditch Bridge, March 16-19. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. Livingston County Route K – CLOSED at the North Fork Crooked Creek Bridge through April 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 U.S. Route 65 – Striping operation, through April 1. This will be a moving operation. Motorists should expect delays. A 16-foot width restriction will be in place. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC).       Mercer County Route JJ – CLOSED at the West Honey Creek Bridge for a deck replacement project through early April 2026. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties Route E – CLOSED at the West Medicine Creek Bridge March 23 through early June 2026 for a deck replacement project. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties. Route E – CLOSED at the West Honey Creek Bridge through July 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route E – Pavement repair from U.S. Route 65 to Route 139, March 23-27. Nodaway County Route EE – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 240th Street to 245th Street, March 23, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route EE – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from U.S. Route 136 to 250th Street, March 24-25, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 246 to 130th Street, March 26, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 246 to 150th Street, March 27, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Putnam County Route N – CLOSED at the Turkey Creek Bridge through July 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route FF – CLOSED at the Shoal Creek bridge March 23 through early June 2026 for a deck replacement project. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties Route 139 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 147th Street to 160th Street, March 25, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sullivan County Route PP – CLOSED at the West Locust Creek Bridge through June 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route T – CLOSED at the East Locust Creek bridge through July 2026 for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route Y – CLOSED daily in up to 2-mile sections for resurfacing, through March 24. (Contractor: Above and Below Contracting, LLC). Route OO – CLOSED daily in up to 2-mile sections for resurfacing, March 25-April 5. (Contractor: Above and Below Contracting, LLC). Worth County Route 46 – CLOSED at Marlowe Branch Creek for a bridge replacement project through May 2026. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons) https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-46-and-route-w-bridge-replacement-worth-county. --- *1 This bridge is part of the NWBB (Northwest Bridge Bundle) program. The design-build team is Capital-Horner & Shifrin. More info: NWBB program web page.   ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 03/20/2026 - 07:35 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/85286 85286 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:20:02 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for March 23-27 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:20 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from March 23-27. All work is weather permitting. JACKSON COUTNY Missouri Highway 78 (23rd St.) eastbound between Blue Ridge Ter. And Glenwood Ave.: left lane closed from Wednesday, March 25 until Friday, March 27, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for median work. Interstate 470 northbound and southbound between Woods Chapel Rd. and Bowlin Rd.: intermittent right lane closures on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for brush removal. SW 1st St. (Old Hwy 40) in Oak Grove between the truck stop and Attic Storage: road closed on Thursday, March 26 and Friday, March 27, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for drainage work. JOHNSON COUNTY Route DD between Missouri Highway 23 and Missouri Highway 13: flagging operations on Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. Missouri Highway 13 between Warrensburg and Route YY: flagging operations on Thursday, March 26, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for pothole patching. PETTIS COUNTY Missouri Highway 127 at various locations: full closures for culvert replacement work (approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. each day): Monday, March 23: closed between Route AA and Aker Rd. Tuesday, March 24: closed between Evira Ln. and Pleasant Green Rd. Thursday, March 26: closed between U.S. Highway 50 and Crystal Springs Rd. PLATTE COUNTY Route M to south of Nichols Rd.: full closure from Monday, March 23 until Friday, April 3 for pavement repair. Details: POSTPONED: Rt. M CLOSED in Platte County for pavement repairs, Mar. 23 - Apr. 3 | Missouri Department of Transportation RAY COUNTY Route O between Reynolds Rd. and Shach Creek Rd.: daily road closure from Monday, March 23, until Thursday, March 26, from approximately 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for ditch work. MoDOT maintenance crews often perform other tasks throughout the work week such as pothole patching, litter pick-up, sign repairs, brush cutting, and other operations that are not included above as they pose limited impacts to traffic. 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 Fri, 03/20/2026 - 07:12 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/85285 85285 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000 Route 162 in New Madrid County Reduced for Shoulder Work Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 12:00 SIKESTON—Route 162 in New Madrid County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform shoulder work.   This section of roadway is located from Route B to Route 153 in Gideon, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, March 23 and Tuesday, March 24 from 7 a.m. to 4 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 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 Fri, 03/20/2026 - 06:58 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/85284 85284 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:30:02 +0000 Overnight ramp closure from US-69 to US-169 in Clay County for pavement repair, March 23-24 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 11:30 CLAY COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the ramp from eastbound U.S. Route 69/Vivion Road to southbound U.S. Route 169 in Clay County for pavement repair operations, evening and overnight, beginning at 7:00 pm on Monday, March 23 until 6:00 am on Tuesday, March 24. Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternative route. 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 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 MoDOT E-Updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Fri, 03/20/2026 - 06:27 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/85283 85283 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Mar 2026 11:20:02 +0000 MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Westbound I-44 to Glenstone Avenue (Exit 80) Off-Ramp Closed Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/20/2026 - 11:20 Friday Night, March 20, in Springfield Project Forward 44: Springfield Improvements Where: Westbound I-44 to Glenstone Avenue (Exit 80) off-ramp CLOSED in Springfield When: 8 p.m. Friday, March 20, until 9 a.m. Saturday, March 21 What: Contractor crews will close the westbound I‑44 to Glenstone Avenue (Exit 80) off‑ramp to install the final pavement surface and tie in the new westbound I‑44 pavement to the Glenstone Avenue exit ramp as part of the Forward 44: Springfield Improvements project in Greene County. Traffic Impacts: Westbound I-44 to Glenstone Avenue (exit 80) off-ramp CLOSED in Springfield Glenstone Avenue to westbound I-44 (exit 80) on-ramp CLOSED Southbound U.S. Route 65 ramp to westbound I-44 (exit 82) CLOSED Eastbound I-44 and westbound I-44 left lane will be in a head-to-head configuration with a median separating the two directions of traffic Eastbound I-44 is Open in two 12-foot lanes Westbound I-44 is Open in two 11-foot lanes No signed detours; drivers are urged to find alternate routes Signs and message boards will alert drivers to work zones and inform the public when there are reduced speeds and traffic delays Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closures/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Summary: Widening I-44 to 6 lanes between Missouri Route 13 (Kansas Expressway) and U.S. Route 65 Replace the following bridges carrying I-44 over city streets: Broadway Avenue Bridge Grant Avenue Bridge National Avenue Bridge Build a pedestrian underpass and trail improvements east of Grant Avenue Resurface I-44 between west of Missouri Route 266 (Chestnut Expressway) and U.S. Route 160 (West Bypass) Build a sound wall south of I-44 from the National Avenue bridge west, approximately 2,550 feet Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC, Jefferson City The awarded construction cost is $70.7 million, including $13.4 million in General Revenue funds provided by the General Assembly and the Governor’s Office. To get project updates or sign up for project emails, visit https://www.modot.org/projects/forward-44-springfield-improvements. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2027. 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 Fri, 03/20/2026 - 06:13 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