/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Thu, 18 Apr 2024 17:51:31 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/45552 45552 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:20:01 +0000 Route A in Pemiscot County Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:20 SIKESTON – Route A in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.    This section of roadway is located from U.S. Route 412 to County Road 286 near Kennett, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Thursday, April 25 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.   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 Thu, 04/18/2024 - 06:16 https://www.modot.org/node/45551 45551 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 18 Apr 2024 11:20:01 +0000 NB I-55 in Pemiscot County Reduced for Concrete Replacement Visitor (not verified) Thu, 04/18/2024 - 11:20 SIKESTON—Northbound Interstate 55 in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 12-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform concrete replacements.    This section of roadway is located from mile marker 26.2 to mile marker 27.2. Weather permitting, the work will take place Monday, April 29 through Thursday, May 2 from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily. The work zone will remain in place until the work is complete.   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.    ### Districts Involved Southeast Published On Thu, 04/18/2024 - 06:16 https://www.modot.org/node/45550 45550 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:40:01 +0000 County Road 589 in Stoddard County Closed for Culvert Replacement Visitor (not verified) Thu, 04/18/2024 - 10:40 SIKESTON—County Road 589 in Stoddard County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews replace a culvert under the roadway.   This section of roadway is located at the junction of U.S. Route 60 and County Road 589. U.S. Route 60 will not be impacted during this work.  Weather permitting, work will take place Tuesday, April 23 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.   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 Thu, 04/18/2024 - 05:35 https://www.modot.org/node/45549 45549 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:40:01 +0000 MoDOT to close ramp to Veterans Memorial Parkway at I-70/Route 94 interchange April 19-21 Visitor (not verified) Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:40 ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Drivers traveling eastbound on Route 94/First Capitol Drive will not be able to access Veterans Memorial Parkway starting at 6 p.m., Friday, April 19. All work is weather permitting. Crews will be replacing a pipe underneath Veterans Memorial Parkway at the I-70/Route 94/First Capitol Drive interchange. The ramp to Veterans Memorial Parkway is expected to reopen by 5 a.m. Sunday, April 21. This work is part of the I-70 Cave Springs to Fairgrounds Design-Build Project. For more information, visit www.i70csfg.com for project updates.   ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Thu, 04/18/2024 - 04:33 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/public-invited-attend-meetings-lower-missouri-river-system-plan 256201 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:19:08 +0000 Public invited to attend meetings for Lower Missouri River system plan Karen Kremer Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:19 Release Date Thursday, April 18, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, April 18, 2024 – Officials will hold a series of public meetings in April for the Lower Missouri Flood Risk and Resiliency Study, also known as the system plan, throughout the region.The meetings, which will be held by the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, will provide an overview of the study, a status update, input on reach measures, flow and stage frequency analysis update and an open discussion. This is an opportunity for the public to ask questions and provide input regarding the Lower Missouri Flood Risk and Resiliency Study.The study is designed to work with basin states, Tribes, stakeholders, other agencies and the public to create a vision for a more resilient future for the Lower Missouri River with a focus on flood risk management. The system plan will evaluate reach and system specific alternatives and provide recommendations of future spin-offs and proposed implementation approaches.Meeting information is below:April 24, 2024: Reach 10 - Hermann to the mouth - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (levee district meeting); 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (public meeting) - City Council Chambers, 405 Jefferson Street in Washington.April 25, 2024: Reach 9 - Boonville to Hermann - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (levee district meeting); Lewis and Clark State Office Building, 1101 Riverside Drive in Jefferson City.April 30, 2024: Reach 8 - Lexington to Boonville - 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (levee district meeting); 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (public meeting) - Martin Community Center, 1985 S. Odell Avenue in Marshall.For more information about the Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency Study, visit nwk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Civil-Works-Programs-And-Projects/Lower-Missouri-River-Basin/ and dnr.mo.gov/water/what-were-doing/initiatives/lower-missouri-river-flood-resiliency. 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://www.modot.org/node/45548 45548 at https://www.modot.org Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:01 +0000 Route J in Pemiscot County Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Thu, 04/18/2024 - 09:00 WILLOW SPRINGS –Route J in Pemiscot County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs.    This section of roadway is located from Route Z to First Street near Deering, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, April 24 from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  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  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Thu, 04/18/2024 - 03:59 http://dhewd.mo.gov/newsapp/newsitem/uuid/32647086-b026-4848-b4f8-c952faf8f51d http://dhewd.mo.gov/newsapp/newsitem/uuid/32647086-b026-4848-b4f8-c952faf8f51d Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.modot.org/node/45469 45469 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 17 Apr 2024 17:50:01 +0000 Public Invited to Meeting about Sidewalk Project Visitor (not verified) Wed, 04/17/2024 - 17:50 HANNIBAL – Individuals are invited to a public information meeting to discuss a future sidewalk project that will be taking place in Maywood. This will be an open house style meeting with no formal presentation.  The proposed project is located along Route V, between Olive Avenue and 292nd Avenue. Individuals who have property adjoining the project are encouraged to attend, as staff will be on hand to discuss the effects this project will have on property. This project is being completed as a part of MoDOT’s initiative to bring all MoDOT facilities into compliance with the current standards of the American’s with Disabilities Act, and is planned to start the summer of 2025. “We are looking forward to completing this project, as we work towards our goal of making our transportation system accessible to everyone,” said Project Manager Brian Untiedt. The public information meeting will be held Wednesday, May 1 at the Maywood Fire Department located at 28722 State Highway V in Maywood, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. MoDOT representatives will be on hand to explain the project and answer any questions. For information on projects this year, please visit us online to view the 2024 Construction Guide at www.modot/northeast. All planned transportation improvements can be found online at www.modot.org in the 2024-2028 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15 – 19.  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 Wed, 04/17/2024 - 12:40 https://www.modot.org/node/45468 45468 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:00:01 +0000 Updated: Upcoming closures for Buck O'Neil Bridge work, April 18 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 04/17/2024 - 16:00 JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will make the following closures and traffic pattern changes.  Thursday, April 18 Crews will close the ramp from 5th Street to SB I-35 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Crews will close the ramp from WB I-70 to SB I-35 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. * Please note the ramps the following ramps will have intermittent closures through April 2024. Ramp from Beardsley Rd. to WB I-70 Ramp from 5th Street to WB I-70 Ramp from Beardsley Rd to 6th Street RAMP CLOSURE: NOW through May 31 The ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35 will be closed for repair and rehabilitation as part of the Buck O'Neil Bridge project. The current Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge is a triple arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 169 over the Missouri River and serves as a key regional connection between downtown Kansas City and communities north of the river. While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected service life.  #BuckBridge 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 workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:57 https://www.modot.org/node/45467 45467 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:30:01 +0000 U.S. Route 40 to narrow for maintenance next week at the Salt Creek Bridge Visitor (not verified) Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:30 Around-the-clock lane closure with temporary signals JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – U.S. Route 40 in Howard County at the Salt Creek Bridge, west of Rocheport, will be narrowed to one lane next week. Temporary signals will be in place to guide traffic through the single-lane work zone. Contractors working with the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) plan to repair a bridge joint on the east end of the Salt Creek Bridge. In order to allow the concrete to cure, the lane closure will remain in place around-the-clock with temporary signals beginning Monday, April 22, at 7 a.m. The work is expected to continue through May 6. Motorists may experience delays. 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 | Twitter | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:27 https://www.modot.org/node/45466 45466 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:20:01 +0000 UPDATE: Andrew County Route V to close tomorrow for resurfacing project Visitor (not verified) Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:20 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Andrew County Route V is scheduled to close tomorrow, April 18 as part of a project focusing on resurfacing low volume roads. Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the roadway daily from dawn to dusk in segments approximately 2 miles in length from Missouri Route 31 to Andrew County Route Z from Thursday, April 18 to Tuesday, April 23. Motorists will need to seek an alternate route during the intermittent closures. Crews also plan to begin resurfacing Buchanan Route Z on Wednesday, April 24. Resurfacing work on DeKalb Route F and DeKalb Route D is complete. This project is scheduled to All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. These resurfacing projects are included as part of Gov. Parson’s Rural Road program. With the Governor’s signing of the Fiscal Year 2024 budget, an additional $100 million in General Revenue is available for Missouri’s low volume rural roads. Using asset management data, the Missouri Department of Transportation has identified 1,567 lane miles of low volume roads ranked in Poor Condition. These locations will receive resurfacing treatments of hot mix asphalt to improve the road conditions. The roads are being bundled into several large contracts across the state. For more information on the Governor’s Rural Roads Program, visit Governor's Rural Roads Program | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). Know before you go by visiting the MoDOT Traveler Information Map for work zone information and road conditions at http://traveler.modot.org/map/, or downloading from your smart phone’s app store. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. When visiting modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or by connecting with us on social media.   Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:15 https://www.modot.org/node/45465 45465 at https://www.modot.org Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:20:01 +0000 Upcoming closures for Buck O'Neil Bridge work, April 18 Visitor (not verified) Wed, 04/17/2024 - 15:20 JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will make the following closures and traffic pattern changes.  Thursday, April 18 Crews will close the ramp from 5th Street to SB I-35 from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. Crews will close the ramp from WB I-70 to SB I-35 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. * Please note the ramps the following ramps will have intermittent closures through April 2024. Ramp from Beardsley Rd. to WB I-70 Ramp from 5th Street to WB I-70 Ramp from Beardsley Rd to 6th Street RAMP CLOSURE: NOW through May 31 The ramp from eastbound I-70 to southbound I-35 will be closed for repair and rehabilitation as part of the Buck O'Neil Bridge project. The current Buck O’Neil Memorial Bridge is a triple arch bridge carrying U.S. Route 169 over the Missouri River and serves as a key regional connection between downtown Kansas City and communities north of the river. While safe, the bridge is nearing the end of its projected service life.  #BuckBridge 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 workzone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636). Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Wed, 04/17/2024 - 10:18 https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/thermal-engineering-internationals-joplin-facility-earns-sharp-award-workplace 32031 at https://labor.mo.gov Wed, 17 Apr 2024 13:39:23 +0000 Thermal Engineering International’s Joplin Facility Earns SHARP Award for Workplace Safety Excellence nomland Wed, 04/17/2024 - 13:39 April 17, 2024 Jefferson City, MO – The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations announced today that Thermal Engineering International’s (TEi) Joplin manufacturing facility has been awarded the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) designation. The SHARP program recognizes small businesses with exemplary safety and health management systems.“This recognition is a tremendous honor for our Joplin team,” said Ken Murakoshi, President and CEO at Thermal Engineering International. “Their commitment to safety is paramount, and achieving SHARP status reflects their dedication to creating a work environment that prioritizes the well-being of our team.”To qualify for SHARP, TEi’s Joplin facility underwent a comprehensive review by the Missouri Department of Labor. This evaluation included a workplace hazard assessment, a review of the company’s safety and health program, and a demonstration of worker involvement in safety initiatives. By meeting these rigorous standards, TEi has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to fostering a safe and healthy work environment.“SHARP certification signifies a company’s proactive approach to workplace safety,” said Anna Hui, Director of the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations. “TEi’s Joplin facility serves as a model for other businesses in the state, and we commend their dedication to worker safety.”### Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov http://dhewd.mo.gov/newsapp/newsitem/uuid/4840fe47-c03c-4c7e-a907-8e8b1be130ce http://dhewd.mo.gov/newsapp/newsitem/uuid/4840fe47-c03c-4c7e-a907-8e8b1be130ce Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1945 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1945 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 14:28:28 +0000       House lawmakers have voted to decrease the time Missourians must wait for some medical procedures, increase quality of and access to healthcare, and decrease costs.       Insurance entities require health care providers to seek prior authorization before performing some procedures before they will agree to cover those procedures.  If House Bill 1976 becomes law, … Continue reading "House Approves Plan to Reduce Wait Times, Costs for Healthcare"