/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:02:59 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/83804 83804 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:01 +0000 MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: North and Southbound U.S. Route 65 to Westbound I-44 (Exit 82) Ramps CLOSED Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 16:00 in Springfield, Beginning Monday, March 2 Where: North and southbound U.S. Route 65 to westbound I-44 (Exit 82) ramps CLOSED in Springfield When: Beginning 5 a.m. Monday, March 2, until Friday, March 13 What: Contractor crews will close the north and southbound U.S. Route 65 to westbound I-44 (Exit 82) ramps for new ramp pavement installation as part of the Forward 44: Springfield Improvements in Greene County project. Detour for these ramp closures include eastbound I-44 to Missouri Route 744/Mulroy Road/Beaver Road. Traffic Impacts: North and southbound U.S. Route 65 to westbound I-44 (Exit 82) ramps CLOSED in Springfield Westbound I-44 to Glenstone Avenue (exit 80) off-ramp CLOSED Ramp detour includes eastbound I-44 to Missouri Route 744/Mulroy Road/Beaver Road 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 12-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, 02/20/2026 - 08:55 Regan Mitchell Senior Communications Specialist Southwest District Missouri Department of Transportation 3025 East Kearney, Springfield, MO 65803 Phone: (417) 895-7600 Email: swcr@modot.mo.gov website: www.modot.org/sw https://www.modot.org/node/83723 83723 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:20:01 +0000 Lane & ramp closures along I-29 in Clay & Platte Counties for guardrail operations, NOW - March 31 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:20 The work has been pushed back one week REVISED: CLAY AND PLATTE COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing guardrail replacement resulting in various traffic modifications, on Interstate 29 from just south of Mexico City Ave. to U.S. 69. This project will take place over the winter months and motorists may experience delays through March 31. Traffic impacts will be shared as work is scheduled. All work is weather permitting. The following locations will experience intermittent lane and ramp closures NOW – March 31, Mon. – Fri. Overnight intermittent lane closures for guardrail replacement on NB I-29 7:00 PM until 6:30 AM: NB I-29 over NW Cookingham Dr., left lane CLOSED, Tues, March 3. SB I-29 from Mexico City Ave. to US-152, various single lane CLOSED, Wed., March. 4 until Sat. Mar. 21. Dates include Sat., March 7, Sat., Mar. 7. SB I-29 at I-635, left lane CLOSED, Mon., Mar. 16 until Fri., Mar. 20. 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 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 Fri, 02/20/2026 - 08:10 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-four-gubernatorial-appointments-5 15996 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:12:00 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Four Gubernatorial Appointments Gabrielle.Picard Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:12 February 20, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced four gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions.Margaret Freihaut, of Robertsville, was reappointed to the Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners.Dr. Freihaut is a practicing chiropractor and has owned Fenton Family Chiropractic since 1984. She remains active both in professional organizations and civic service, currently serving on the National Board of Chiropractic Examiners and previously serving as president of the Missouri State Chiropractors Association. Freihaut earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Logan University.Elizabeth Grove, of Monroe City, was reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Ms. Grove formerly served as a management circuit rider for Missouri Rural Water Association, where she currently does part time contract work. She also assists the Monroe City R-I Schools District music department. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Quincy University and a bachelor's degree in political science Truman State University.Dennis Knipmeyer, of Higginsville, was reappointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Mr. Knipmeyer serves as chairman of the board of trustees of the Tabo Watershed District. Prior to retirement, he was manager of Consolidated Public Water District #2 of Lafayette, Johnson, & Saline Counties. He has also served as president of the West Central Electric Cooperative Roundup Foundation Board. Knipmeyer earned a bachelor’s degree in agricultural chemistry from the University of Missouri.Shane Weber, of Sedalia, was appointed to the Missouri Real Estate Appraisers Commission.Mr. Weber serves as vice president at Missouri Property Appraisal. He has also received the West Central Association of Realtors’ Appraiser of the Year Award for several years. Weber has served as a Missouri state-certified residential real estate appraiser since 2004. He holds an Accredited Senior Appraiser designation from the American Society of Appraisers and a Federal Aviation Administration remote pilot license. Weber is a United States Air Force Veteran. ### https://www.modot.org/node/83722 83722 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:10:02 +0000 Improve I-70 Project: Lane closure on EB I-70 between Grain Valley and Oak Grove, Feb. 21 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 15:10 Project Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa JACKSON COUNTY- The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct a single lane closure on eastbound I-70 from mile marker 25.1 to mile marker 27.0 between Grain Valley and Oak Grove for the movement of heavy equipment and construction materials in the work zone beginning on approx. Sat., Feb. 21 (TOMORROW) between 6 a.m. and 11 a.m. All work is weather permitting. Improve I-70: Blue Springs to Odessa is the third project in MoDOT’s Statewide Improve I-70 Program and will add a third lane of travel in each direction to I-70 from just west of MO Route 7 in Blue Springs to approximately MO Route H. The project also includes interchange improvements at Route D in Bates City and at MO Route 131 in Odessa. The project was awarded in Spring 2025 and is scheduled to be completed by the end of 2028.  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, 02/20/2026 - 08:00 Katie Majors Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: katelynn.majors@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 607-2027 https://www.modot.org/node/83721 83721 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:50:01 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, February 23 - March 6, 2026 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:50 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. Adair County Route J – February 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route A to Bellwood Way between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route J – February 24 – 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Wildhorse Way to Lone Pine Way between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Route J – February 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Olive Hill Way to Garden Grove Way between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Clark County Route A – February 23 – 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 127 to CR 207 near Wyaconda between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Route A – February 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to CR 208 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route CC – March 5, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 81 to CR 20 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route CC – March 6, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 390 to CR 20 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route DD – March 4, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 5th Street in Revere to CR 98 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Lewis County Route F – February 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 424 to CR 429 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route F – February 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 16 to CR 420 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route F – February 27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route E to CR 436 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Route F – March 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 424 to CR 436 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Macon County Route V – February 23 - 27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Mahogany Street to Oxford Street near Anabel between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. Monroe County U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – February 23 - 24, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from CR 533 to CR 391 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – February 25 - 26, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from Route N to CR 591 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – February 26 - 27, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work from CR 594 to Route W between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. Pike County Route PP – February 26, CLOSED  for culvert replacement operations from CR 326 to CR 327 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 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 Fri, 02/20/2026 - 07:41 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/83720 83720 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:40:01 +0000 Kansas City are maintenance work for Feb. 23-27 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:40 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from Feb. 23 until Feb. 27. All work is weather permitting. JACKSON COUNTY   Interstate 291 northbound at Mulberry St.: Right Lane closed on Monday, Feb. 23, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. for drainage work. Missouri highway 78 from I-435 to MO 291: Intermittent short term lane closures on Monday, Feb. 23, between approx. 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pavement repair I-670, I-35 and I-70 (Downtown Loop): Intermittent short term lane closures on Tuesday, Feb. 24, between approx. 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pavement repair. I-470, I-49 and I-435 interchange: Intermittent short term lane closures on Wednesday, Feb. 25, between approx. 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pavement repair.  I-435 from the Triangle to Eastwood: Intermittent short term lane closures on Thursday, Feb. 26, between approx. 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pavement repair. I-70 east of I-435: Intermittent short term lane closures on Friday, Feb. 27, between approx. 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. for pavement repair. JOHNSON COUNTY U.S. Route 50 eastbound and westbound from Missouri Highway 23 to Route FF: Intermittent Lane closure from Tuesday, Feb. 24 until Friday, Feb. 27, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., daily, for brush cutting. U.S. Route 50 from Missouri Highway FF to Missouri Highway 13: Moving operations on Monday, Feb. 23 from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., for pothole patching. Use Caution. PETTIS COUNTY U.S. Route 50 westbound from Oak Grove Lane to 1 miles west: Intermittent Lane closure from Monday, Feb. 23 until Friday, Feb. 27, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., daily, for shoulder repair.  SALINE COUNTY U.S. Route 65 southbound from Marshall to I-70: Intermittent Lane closures from Monday, Feb. 23 until Friday, Feb. 27, from approximately 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., daily for pavement repair. 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, 02/20/2026 - 07:30 Macy Melton Communications Specialist Kansas City District Phone: (816) 789 - 9891Email: macy.melton@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/83719 83719 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:40:01 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, Feb. 23-March 1. Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:40 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 Feb. 23-March1. 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 Route 46 – Pothole patching from Route HH to Route EE, Feb. 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 (Belt Highway) – Traffic signal upgrade project at Messanie Street, Feb. 16-March 8. Traffic on Messanie Street will not be able to access the Belt Highway.  Traffic on the Belt Highway will not be able to access Messanie Street.  Traffic will be able to continue to use the Belt Highway in both directions. 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 KK – CLOSED at the Puzzle Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through mid-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. 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 Livingston County Route K – CLOSED at the North Fork Crooked Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Mercer County Route JJ – CLOSED at the West Honey Creek Bridge for a deck replacement project Feb. 16 through early April. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC). https://www.modot.org/projects/route-e-route-ff-route-jj-and-route-oo-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties Nodaway County Route EE – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from 190th Street to 200th Street, Feb. 24-25, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. U.S. Route 71 – Pothole patching from Route AB to Route FF, Feb. 25-26. Route EE – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route NN to 180th Street, Feb. 26, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route 46 – Pothole patching from Route HH to Route 113, Feb. 27. Sullivan County Route PP – CLOSED at the West Locust Creek Bridge through June 2026, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route T – CLOSED at the East Locust Creek bridge due to deterioration. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in the spring of 2026 through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. https://www.modot.org/projects/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle --- *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, 02/20/2026 - 07:36 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/83718 83718 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:30:01 +0000 U.S. 60 Detoured Overnight for Route AA Overpass Construction at Miner, MO Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:30 Eastbound March 5, 6 & 7 and Westbound March 9, 10 & 11 SIKESTON—Construction of the Route AA bridge over U.S. Route 60 at Miner, Missouri continues as contractor crews plan to set girders for the new overpass. As the girders are set, U.S. 60 traffic will be diverted to utilize a signed detour. The eastbound lanes of U.S. 60 will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the evenings of March 5, 6 and 7. The westbound lanes will be closed from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. the evenings of March 9, 10, and 11. All work is weather permitting. During this time, U.S. 60 traffic will be detoured to utilize Route 62 between the U.S. 60/Route 61 and U.S. 60/I-55 interchanges. The detours will be signed and only activated during the overnight hours. Completion of the new bridge is anticipated July 31, 2026, weather permitting. The Route AA closure will remain in place from County Road 482 to Lynual Street until the new bridge is completed. The Route AA bridge has been closed since December 2024 due to damage sustained by an over-height vehicle. The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Kevin Plott at (573)-472-9034, MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.    ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Fri, 02/20/2026 - 07:21 https://www.modot.org/node/83717 83717 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:20:01 +0000 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:20 Feb. 23 - March 1, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Feb. 23 – March 1, 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    U.S. Route 63 – Interchange improvements at Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) continue. Most of the current planned work is not expected to impact traffic, but motorists should be alert for crews and equipment in close proximity to the traveling public. Slow down, use caution, and obey all construction signing. This project is scheduled to continue through November 2026.  Interstate 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  U.S. Route 54 – Roadside work planned Feb. 23 – 27 from Middle River to Route BB.  I-70 – Bridge maintenance planned Feb. 24 – 26 over U.S. Route 54 in Kingdom City (mile marker 148). One lane will be open in each direction from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. **  Route F – CLOSED for roadside work Feb. 28, from County Road 323 to County Road 257 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.  North Outer Road 70 (Old U.S. Route 40) – CLOSED for a culvert replacement project at Sallees Creek, west of Kingdom City (near I-70 mile marker 146.4). Motorists must use an alternate route during the closure, which is expected to continue through February 2026. **  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  Route U – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  U.S. Route 54 – Pavement widening and driveway entrance improvements continue. 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 Drive to Hopkins Circle East. The traffic shift is expected to remain in place through spring 2026.   Crawford County  Routes C, CC, and TT – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.   Routes 49, M, V, and ZZ – Roadside work planned Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.   Howard County  Missouri Route 5 – Roadside work planned Feb. 23 – 27 from Route DD to U.S. Route 40. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Laclede County  I-44 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 23 – 27, eastbound only from mile marker 136 to mile marker 140 (Stoutland to Sleeper).  Route 5 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 23 – 27 in the city limits of Lebanon from 7th Street to Bland Road. One lane will be closed.   Maries County  Missouri Routes 42 and 28 – Roadside work planned Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Route 28 – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  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 D – Pavement repairs planned Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route EE – Pavement repairs planned Feb. 24 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route MM – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Moniteau County  U.S. Route 50 – Shoulder work planned Feb. 23 – 27 from Flag Spring Road to County Line Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Phelps County  U.S. Route 63 – Culvert replacement planned from Route W to County Road 5300 Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route A – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27 from Route E to the Maries County line. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route BB – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27 from Forum Drive to Country Club Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Routes O and T – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Missouri 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.  Pulaski County  Missouri Route 17 – Shoulder work planned Feb. 23 – 27 from Route DD to Waynesville. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 133 – Culvert replacement planned Feb. 23 – 27 from Route BB to Rosefinch Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route D – Shoulder work planned Feb. 23 – 27. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Washington County  Missouri Route 185 – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 23 – 27 at Route A. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri 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. For more information about the work stoppage: https://www.modot.org/node/80126   **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, 02/20/2026 - 07:13 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/83716 83716 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:20:01 +0000 Public input sought on Howard County bridge project Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 14:20 MoDOT to hold public meeting in Fayette 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 Missouri Route 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County, south of Fayette. Built in 1932, the bridge is in fair condition and reaching the end of its usable life. Replacing the 93-year-old bridge will require a full closure of Route 240 at the bridge, with a signed detour. 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, March 5, at the Keller Building, 600 W. Morrison Street, in Fayette. 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, March 2 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/missouri-route-240-bridge-replacement-over-salt-creek-howard-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 March 19, 2026.   More details about the project and all exhibits from the in-person meeting are available here: www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-240-bridge-replacement-over-salt-creek-howard-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, 02/20/2026 - 07:14 Links to related information Project Page CD Customer Service Central District Email: CDCR@modot.mo.govPhone: 573-522-5178 https://www.modot.org/node/83715 83715 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:00:02 +0000 U.S. Route 169 and Southeast Riverside Terrace intersection improvement project to begin March 2 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/20/2026 - 13:00 Route 169 closure timeline update ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted Hoy Excavating, LLC for an intersection improvement project at U.S. Route 169 and Southeast Riverside Terrace south of St. Joseph. The project is scheduled to begin Monday, March 2. The project will shift the U.S. Route 169 roadway slightly north from Summerhill Drive to just east of Southeast Riverside Terrace. This project will also realign both the north and south entrances of Southeast Riverside Terrace at the intersection of Route 169 to improve sight distance. Traffic Impacts: Route 169 will be closed between Route AC and Southeast 70th Street. A signed detour will be in place guiding motorists from Route 169 to Missouri Route 31 to U.S. Route 36 to Interstate 29 then back to Route 169. Route 169 is scheduled to be closed from March 2 through mid-July 2026. For project related information, visit https://www.modot.org/projects/us-route-169-intersection-improvements-buchanan. All work is scheduled to be completed by December 2026. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phones down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. Get project and work zone news straight to your email by signing up for eUpdates. Information is also available 24/7 by calling 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visiting www.modot.org/northwest. Facebook | X | Instagram  Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Project webpage U.S. Route 169 Intersection Improvements in Buchanan | Missouri Department of Transportation Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 02/20/2026 - 06:00 Katelyn Canon Sr. Communications Specialist Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.gov Phone:  816.387.2462 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/2492 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=2492 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 10:03:25 +0000 House Democrats addressed reporters and took questions after the close of the chamber’s business for the week. http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d6cb318a-6916-4f06-a951-d1d5cd9be1c9 http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d6cb318a-6916-4f06-a951-d1d5cd9be1c9 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Communities demonstrated their commitment to enhancing public safety and are now eligible for state law enforcement equipment and training grants, pending approval by General Assembly https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-aquifer-study-continues-lewis-county 300256 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:35:15 +0000 Department of Natural Resources aquifer study continues in Lewis County Karen Kremer Thu, 02/19/2026 - 16:35 Release Date Friday, February 20, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 20, 2026 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ Missouri Geological Survey invites Lewis County landowners with water wells to participate in an ongoing study to identify possible underground aquifers in northeast Missouri. MGS geologists are conducting passive seismic surveys to find sources of groundwater that could assist landowners in locating favorable water well construction sites. This resource could ease drought impacts on the region’s water supply.“By mapping northeast Missouri’s bedrock surface, geologists can identify buried valleys that may hold fresh groundwater,” said Kim Huckaba of MGS’s Water Resources Center. “Public participation in this study will help us identify potential aquifers, which could be a significant resource for the region.”Geologists will conduct the passive seismic surveys by placing a device on the ground to collect seismic readings from natural vibrations in the subsurface. The device measures the thickness of materials below the Earth’s surface. MGS is conducting passive seismic surveys on public lands, primarily in the right-of-way of roads.“Collection of passive seismic data at water wells helps us accurately map the bedrock surface,” Huckaba said. “If wells penetrate the region’s glacial deposits and encounter bedrock, they confirm depth to bedrock, which allows us to calibrate the dataset.”Last year, MGS collected passive seismic data for Schuyler, Scotland and Clark counties.For more information about the study or to participate, contact Kim Huckaba, Missouri Geological Survey, at kimberly.huckaba@dnr.mo.gov or 573-368-2113. 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/department-natural-resources-awards-50000-grant-carterville 300171 at https://dnr.mo.gov Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:57:44 +0000 Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Carterville Karen Kremer Wed, 02/18/2026 - 12:57 Release Date Friday, February 20, 2026 City will evaluate wastewater system improvementsJEFFERSON CITY, MO, FEB. 20, 2025 – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Carterville to evaluate the city’s wastewater system.Through its Clean Water Engineering Report Grant program, the department offers funding to qualified small communities to help with evaluating public wastewater system improvements. The city will use the grant to identify wastewater system improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit requirements and reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater into sewer collection pipes. The facility plan should be complete in October 2027.“Investing in the wellbeing of Missouri’s infrastructure is a catalyst to economic growth and prosperity,” said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources.Wastewater systems are essential infrastructure that support every community’s health and economic vitality. Through this grant, qualified communities can thoroughly assess their wastewater systems and identify improvements for better efficiency, effectiveness and service. During the assessment, communities can determine what actions are needed to address current needs and plan for future growth and development.The department is committed to assisting Missouri communities with water and wastewater infrastructure improvement projects. Through its Financial Assistance Center, the department provides funding opportunities for qualified communities with water quality, wastewater and drinking water infrastructure needs. This project will be funded wholly or in part with monies received from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.For more information on wastewater and drinking water funding opportunities, visit dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/state-revolving-fund-srf.         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