/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:28:01 +0000 en-us https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-ten-gubernatorial-appointments 16101 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:06:11 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Ten Gubernatorial Appointments Madelyn.Warren… Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:06 March 27, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced eight gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions and filled two county vacancies.Laura Collins, of Sikeston, was appointed to the State Soil and Water Districts Commission.Ms. Collins is an experienced agricultural leader who currently serves as a partner at Willow & Co., as well as the president and manager of Hunter Gin, Inc. She currently serves as a board member for Farm Credit of Southeast Missouri, the Southeast Missouri Regional Water District, SEMO Health Network, and the University of Missouri Fisher Delta Research, Extension, and Education Center. Collins holds a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Business from Mississippi State University.Christopher Dumm, of Gravois Mills, was appointed to the Missouri Southern State University Board of Governors.Mr. Dumm is the owner of the Law Firm of Christopher W. Dumm. He has served on the Missouri Southern Foundation Board, the Missouri Southern Lionbackers Booster Club Steering Committee, and the Mercy Health Foundation Southwest Missouri/Kansas Board. Dumm earned his Juris Doctor from Regent University School of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Finance and Banking/Economics from the University of Missouri.Amber Henry, of De Soto, was appointed to the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Dr. Henry currently serves as the Executive Director of Professional Learning and Workforce Development at Logan University. Henry previously served as associate vice president for extended learning at Missouri Baptist University. Henry has served as a board member for Experience Jefferson County and the De Soto Community Foundation, and as vice chair of the Jefferson County Health Department. She holds a Doctor of Education in Teacher Leadership and Instructional Technology from Walden University, an Education Specialist Degree in Information Systems and Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri, a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Southwest Baptist University, and a Bachelor of Science in Education in Elementary/Early Childhood Education from Missouri Baptist University.Nick Kasik, of Lee’s Summit, was appointed the Missouri Workforce Development Board.Mr. Kasik currently serves as president of Federal Solutions Company in Blue Springs. He previously served as vice president of Kirlin Builders. Kasik has served as chairman of the National Association of Construction Professionals and as a trades advocate through his nonprofit, Working Class. He holds several trade-related certifications, as well as an associate degree from Northeast Community College.Suzanne Kmet, of Gravois Mills, was appointed to the Missouri Workforce Development Board.Ms. Kmet is the founder and president of Kmet HR Consulting. Prior to this role, she served as the director of firm administration for the Peddicord Wharton Law Firm. Kmet has served as state chair of the Society for Human Resource Management and as a member of the Lake of the Ozarks West Chamber of Commerce. She earned a Master of Science in Management and a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.Doug Miller, of California, was appointed as Moniteau County Associate Commissioner, District 1.Mr. Miller is a lifelong resident of Moniteau County, having served 27 years as a middle school physical education and health teacher before retiring in 2021. In his tenure with the Moniteau County R-1 School District, Miller coached middle school and high school football and basketball, as well as high school boys and girls golf. He has remained active in the community by serving as an office manager for Rackers Manufacturing in California, as well as providing bus driving services for the school district as needed. Miller earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from Lincoln University.Matt Lambert, of Laclede, was appointed to the State Soil and Water Districts Commission.Mr. Lambert is a longtime farm operator and former president of the Missouri Corn Growers Association. He also served on the Missouri Corn Merchandising Council Board of Directors for over a decade. Lambert currently serves on the Linn County Soil and Water Conservation District Board and is a member of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science and Agronomy from Northwest Missouri State University.Bobby Sandage, of Creve Coeur, was appointed to the Drug Utilization Review Board.Dr. Sandage currently serves as CEO of Euclises Pharmaceuticals Inc. He also works as managing director for Lightchain Capital, LLC, and as a general partner at Cultivation Capital Life Sciences Fund II. He remains actively involved in professional leadership roles and previously served for over a decade as chairman of the Immunophotonics, Inc. Board of Directors. Sandage earned his Doctor of Philosophy in Clinical Pharmacy from Purdue University and his Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy from the University of Arkansas.Jim Sherrell, of Macks Creek, was appointed to the State Soil and Water Districts Commission.Mr. Sherrell is a farmer and owner of Industrial Maintenance & Mechanical Services, LLC. He also serves as president of Camden County Farm Bureau and chairman of the Missouri Farm Bureau Beef Committee. Sherrell has a strong record of leadership, including service on the Camden County Agricultural Youth Enrichment Council, the MU Extension Council, and as president of the Macks Creek Community Park Board. He also serves as past master of the Sullivan Masonic Lodge #69. Sherrell is a graduate of Sullivan High School.Rodney Southard, of Rolla, was appointed as Maries County Eastern District Commissioner.Mr. Southard is a fifth-generation Missouri farmer. Prior to retirement, he served as a support specialist for New Solutions, a program supporting the USDA and as a surface water specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey. Southard currently serves as chairman of the MU Extension Maries County and former vice chairman of Maries Soil and Water. He has also been involved with the Missouri Farm Bureau and the St. James R-1 School Board. Southard holds a Master of Science in Hydrology and Hydraulics and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, both from Missouri University of Science and Technology.### https://www.modot.org/node/85816 85816 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:00:01 +0000 Improve I-70 KC: Overnight lane/ramp closures on I-70 near Jackson Curve, March 30 - April 3 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 16:00 Project Improve I-70 Kansas City JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will conduct various overnight lane and ramp closures on Interstate 70 near the Jackson Curve from Monday, March 30 until Friday, April 3, for earthwork operations relating to the Improve I-70 Kansas City project. Monday, March 30 until Friday, April 3 (approximately 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily): Ramp closed from Jackson Ave. to I-70 eastbound Right lane closed on I-70 eastbound between 27th St. and Van Brunt Blvd. All work is weather permitting. 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 Fri, 03/27/2026 - 10:58 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/85815 85815 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:40:01 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for March 30 - April 3 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 15:40 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from March 30 through April 3. All work is weather permitting. CLAY COUNTY Missouri Highway 33 at Major St. in Kearney: flagging operation on Monday, March 30, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for drainage work. JACKSON COUTNY Various ramps on Interstate 435 northbound between Interstate 70 and U.S. Highway 24: various ramp closures on Wednesday, April 1 and Thursday, April 2, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for litter pickup. JOHNSON COUNTY Route V between NE 251 Rd. and NE 500 Rd.: full closure on Wednesday, April 1, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for culvert replacement work. Missouri Highway 13 between Warrensburg and Route YY: flagging operations on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for pothole patching. PETTIS COUNTY Route Y: full closures from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily for culvert replacement work Wednesday, April 1: between Bethel Rd. and Bethel Rd. Thursday, April 2: between Schenk Rd. and Mahrin 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 M between Route U and 160th St.: daily closures with use of pilot cars from Monday, March 30 until Thursday, April 2, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. SALINE COUNTY 118th Trail (I-70 Outer Rd) between Jasmine Rd. and Keokuk Rd.: full closures Thursday, March 31, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for culvert replacement work. Route P between Missouri Highway 240 and Route D: full closures on Wednesday, April 1 through Friday, April 3, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for culvert replacement 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, 03/27/2026 - 10:38 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://dese.mo.gov/state-board-education-march-meeting-recap 33361 at https://dese.mo.gov Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:20:14 +0000 State Board of Education March Meeting Recap Michael Long Fri, 03/27/2026 - 15:20 Read more about State Board of Education March Meeting Recap JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –  The State Board of Education (State Board) appr https://www.modot.org/node/85814 85814 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:40:02 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: Route 2 Bridge Over Tebo Creek OPEN to Traffic after Replacement Project Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 14:40 Project Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle Where: Missouri Route 2 bridge over Tebo Creek west of Windsor in Henry County When: As of 2:15 p.m., Friday, March 27 Details: The bridge was closed in January to allow contractor crews to replace it with a new, wider structure. The new bridge was widened by three (3) feet to accommodate two 12-foot wide lanes. In addition, the contractor added new barrier walls, guardrail at the ends of the bridge and new permanent striping. This is the third bridge to be completed and opened to traffic in a three-year project to improve 20 bridges in seven (7) counties in west central Missouri. Of the 20 bridges in the project, known as the Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle, fourteen (14) bridges will be replaced and six (6) bridges will receive major rehabilitation work. On average, these bridges have been in place for 70 years. More information about this project can be found on the project website – Kaysinger Basin Bridge Bundle. Project Details: Prime Contractor – The ESS Team Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. – Columbia Bartlett & West – Topeka, Kans. Total Project Cost: $38 million Contract Completion Date: November 15, 2027 The ESS Team is a partnership of engineering and construction firms that will design and construct the project with oversight by MoDOT and the Federal Highway Administration.     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, 03/27/2026 - 09:33 David Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District E-mail: SWCR@MoDOT.mo.gov Phone: (417) 895-7600 https://www.modot.org/node/85813 85813 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:10:02 +0000 SB I-55 in Cape Girardeau County Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 14:10 Night Work SIKESTON—Southbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement repairs.   Work will take place from Mile Marker 96.5 to Mile Marker 94 near Cape Girardeau, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work take place Friday, April 24 to Friday, May, 15 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.   The work zones 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, 03/27/2026 - 09:01 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/85811 85811 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000 NB I-55 in Cape Girardeau County Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 14:00 Night Work SIKESTON—Northbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as construction crews perform pavement repairs.   Work will take place from Mile Marker 91.5 to Mile Marker 102 near Cape Girardeau, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work take place Monday, April 13 through Friday, April 24 from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily.   The work zones 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, 03/27/2026 - 08:54 https://www.modot.org/node/85812 85812 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:00:02 +0000 Public input sought on Crawford County bridge project Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 14:00 MoDOT to hold public meeting in Bourbon and three-week open comment period to follow JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation is seeking community input on a project which will replace the Crawford County Route N over Meramec River bridge deck, southeast of Bourbon. Built in 1972, the supporting structures are in good condition, but the deck is in need of replacement. Replacing the bridge deck will require a full closure of Route N at the bridge, with a signed detour that will direct motorists to use Interstate 44 and Missouri Route 185. Construction is expected in 2027.  Public input is essential to help guide the design and construction process. There are multiple ways to comment, question and provide insight: in person, online, by email, and by mail.  The public is invited to attend an open-house style public meeting on Thursday, April 9, at the Bourbon Area Community Center, 575 Elm Street, in Bourbon. Visitors may stop by at any time between 4:30 and 6 p.m. to speak with project team members, view exhibits outlining the planned work, ask questions and leave comments. There will be no formal presentation. Meeting materials will also be available online. MoDOT is committed to providing equal access to this event for all participants. If you need a reasonable accommodation or translation services, please contact MoDOT, Monday, April 3 by calling 573-522-5178 or by emailing CDCR@modot.mo.gov, so arrangements can be made.   In addition to the public meeting, there will be a three-week open comment period running Feb. 26 – March 19, 2026. Input may be submitted online through a form on the project webpage (www.modot.org/projects/route-n-bridge-deck-replacement-over-meramec-river-crawford-county), emailed to CDCR@modot.mo.gov, or mailed to 1511 Missouri Boulevard, Jefferson City, MO, 65109. All comments must be received or postmarked by April 23, 2026.   More details about the project and all exhibits from the in-person meeting are available here: www.modot.org/projects/route-n-bridge-deck-replacement-over-meramec-river-crawford-county.  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. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.    For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram    Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down   ###  Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 03/27/2026 - 08:51 Links to related information Project Page CD Customer Service Central District Email: CDCR@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/85810 85810 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:30:02 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, March 30 - April 5 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:30 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 30-April 5. There may be moving operations, such as mowing, brush cutting and litter removal, 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 and drainage improvement 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 W – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 275th Street to 285th Street, April 1, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Routes 46, 111, V, B, C – Various bridge rehabilitation projects through May 2026. The bridges may be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC). *2   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.) Route 759 – Shoulder work northbound from Beaver Road to Cedar Street, March 30-April 3. The northbound driving lane will be closed, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement eastbound at the Craig Parkway ramp, April 1-2. Caldwell County Route 13 – Milling parking spots and the roadway for a resurfacing and 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 30-April 3. 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).      Route 41 – CLOSED for bridge maintenance from County Road 280 to County Road 381, March 30-April 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Route U – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from County Road 221 to County Road 231, March 30, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Chariton County 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 24 – Pavement repair from Route 5 in Keytesville to Route 129 in Salisbury, March 30-April 3. Route F – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route C to Adamantine Road, March 30-31, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Route F – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Adamantine Road to Ingalls Road, April 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route F – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Ingalls Road to Mike Road, April 2, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route F – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Mike Road to Route C, April 3, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinton County I-35 – Pavement rehabilitation in the southbound lanes from Exit 40 (Lathrop) to Exit 48 (south Cameron) through September 2026. Both north and southbound traffic will be one lane, each direction, in the northbound lanes (Contractor: Michels Road & Stone). https://www.modot.org/projects/interstate-35-and-us-route-69-concrete-overlay-clinton-county I-35 – Concrete replacement northbound at the 49.2 mile marker, March 30-31. Northbound will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. I-35 – Concrete replacement southbound from the 38.0 mile marker to the 36.4 mile marker, March 30-April 3. 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.). Route UU – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Flint Avenue to Route B, March 30, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route BB – Bridge maintenance at the Marrowbone Creek Bridge, March 30-April 3. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane with temporary traffic signals in place. Holt County Routes B, 111, 59, C, N – Various bridge rehabilitation projects through May 2026. The bridges may be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC). *2   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 Route P – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Fresno Road to Greenhills Road, April 1, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route B – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Cord Drive to Clark Drive, April 2, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. 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, March 30-April 3. 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 J – Pavement repair from Route JJ to Route E, March 30-April 3. Route BB – Pavement repair from Anglo Place to U.S. Route 65, March 30-April 3. Nodaway County U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project from the Iowa state line to U.S. Route 136 near Burlington Junction through April 2026. The road will be narrowed to one lane, and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place. Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 246 to 150th Street, March 30, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 150th Street to 160th Street, March 31-April 1, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route NN to 170th Street, April 2, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route E – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from west Route NN to east Route NN, April 3, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route 113 – Various bridge rehabilitation projects through May 2026. The bridges may be narrowed to one lane with flaggers. (Contractor: Capital Paving & Construction LLC). *2   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 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 5 – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route 6 to the Route O and Route MM junction in Browning, March 31, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route FF – CLOSED daily in up to 2-mile sections for resurfacing, March 30-April 3. *3 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. *2 These bridges are part of the Safe and Sound Bridge Rehabilitation program. The contractor is Capital Paving & Construction, LLC. A full listing of bridges and project information can be found at: https://www.modot.org/projects/northwest-missouri-safe-sound-bridge-rehabilitations *3 In 2024, the Governor signed the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, including an additional $100 million to continue low-volume road improvements. This funding will be used to improve conditions on 1,985 lane miles of rural roads at 149 locations, including the ones listed below. For more information on the Governor’s Rural Roads Program, visit: https://www.modot.org/governors-rural-routes-program      ### Traveler Information Map Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 03/27/2026 - 07:28 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/85809 85809 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:10:02 +0000 EB Route 60 in Shannon and Carter Counties Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:10 SIKESTON—Eastbound Route 60 in Shannon and Carter counties will be reduced to one lane with a 9.5-foot width restriction and 13.5-foot height restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.  This section of roadway is located from Route W in Shannon County to Route J in Carter County.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 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, 03/27/2026 - 07:03 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/85808 85808 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:00:02 +0000 EB Route 60 in Shannon County Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 12:00 SIKESTON—Eastbound Route 60 in Shannon County will be reduced to one lane with a 9.5-foot width restriction and 13.5-foot height restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.  This section of roadway is located from Route 99 near Birch Tree, Missouri to Route 19 near Winona, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, April 6 through Friday, April 10 from 7 a.m. to 5 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, 03/27/2026 - 06:56 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://www.modot.org/node/85807 85807 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:10:02 +0000 REVISED: Lane/ramp closures on I-435/U.S. 169 and NW Cookingham Dr, Mar. 16 - Nov. 20th Visitor (not verified) Fri, 03/27/2026 - 09:10 PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will CLOSE the following lanes in Platte County for the replacement of the NW Cookingham Drive bridge over Interstate 435. Please see traffic modifications below. All work is weather permitting. 7:00 AM Monday, Mar. 16 – 4:00 PM Friday, Nov. 20 Eastbound and westbound NW Cookingham Drive, between Outer Road and North Platte Purchase Drive, CLOSED in both directions. A signed detour will be in place. 8:00 PM Friday, Mar. 27 – 5:00 AM Monday, Mar. 30  U.S. 169 SB ramp to I-435 WB CLOSED. A signed detour will be in place. Access to/from I-435 at NW Cookingham Drive will be CLOSED. A signed detour will be in place. I-435 EB/WB will be utilizing the on and off ramps to go up and over and maintain travel on I-435. I-435 will be reduced from three lanes to one lane. The on and off ramps have been reduced to one lane. 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 Fri, 03/27/2026 - 04:01 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://ltgov.mo.gov/lieutenant-governor-david-wasinger-calls-for-nominations-to-the-missouri-veterans-hall-of-fame/ https://ltgov.mo.gov/?p=5554 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:44:32 +0000 David Wasinger Lieutenant Governor | State of Missouri FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2026 Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger calls for nominations to the Missouri Veterans Hall of Fame  JEFFERSON CITY, MO – Missouri Lieutenant Governor David Wasinger is calling on citizens across the state to help recognize veterans who have continued to serve their communities […] https://dci.mo.gov/node/2551 2551 at https://dci.mo.gov Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:40:25 +0000 State board revokes licenses of Butler County embalmer and funeral director katy.linnenbrink Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:40 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has revoked the licenses of Andrew Trammel Moore, funeral director license number 2001012178 and embalmer license number 2002003610. This action was taken due to violations of Sections 333.330 and 193.145 RSMo, as Moore provided false statements on a death certificate related to final disposition for one individual and failed to file a death certificate for another individual. Moore’s conduct caused harm to the family members of the deceased individuals in Butler County. The revocation of these licenses means Moore can no longer represent himself as an embalmer or funeral director or perform functions that require an embalmer or funeral director license.The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors is the state agency that regulates the funeral profession in Missouri. In addition, the board issues individual and entity licenses within the funeral profession, sets policy regarding the practice within the profession, investigates complaints concerning individuals and entities, and takes disciplinary action against funeral profession licensees when appropriate. Published Date Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:30 https://dci.mo.gov/node/2546 2546 at https://dci.mo.gov Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:32:45 +0000 State board revokes licenses of Jefferson County embalmer and funeral director katy.linnenbrink Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:32 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors has revoked the licenses of Robert E. Schaefer, funeral director license number 005566 and embalmer license number 007091. This action was taken due to violations of Sections 333.330 and 193.145 RSMo, as Schaefer failed to complete a death certificate accurately and in a timely manner for one deceased individual. The board also found Schafer was grossly negligent when he failed to maintain a deceased individual in a secure manner, failed to maintain his funeral establishment in a secure and sanitary manner, and failed to maintain required records for deceased individuals in his care. In addition to his failure to safeguard the deceased individual in his care, Schaefer’s conduct also jeopardized the public welfare. His failure to follow professional requirements violated the trust and confidence in him as a licensed professional while operating in Jefferson County.The revocation of these licenses means Schaefer can no longer represent himself as an embalmer or funeral director or perform functions that require an embalmer or funeral director license.The State Board of Embalmers and Funeral Directors is the state agency that regulates the funeral profession in Missouri. In addition, the board issues individual and entity licenses within the funeral profession, sets policy regarding the practice within the profession, investigates complaints concerning individuals and entities, and takes disciplinary action against funeral profession licensees when appropriate. Published Date Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:30