/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:15:25 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/52135 52135 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 17:10:01 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for July 29 - Aug. 2 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 17:10 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from July 29 - Aug. 1. Work will take place from approximately 7:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the dates indicated below. All work is weather permitting. Johnson County Lane closure on EB U.S. 50 between NE 501 and NE 175 on approx. Monday, July 29. Flagging operation on MO Route UU beginning near MO Route M to where state maintenance ends on approx. Monday, July 29 until Thursday, Aug. 1. Lafayette County Complete closure on MO Route P from Dover Bluff Rd. to where state maintenance ends on approx. Tuesday, July 30. Clay County Flagging operation on MO Highway 92 between Park Lane and MO Route RA on approx. Monday, July 29. Bridge crew will be working on NB/SB I-435 between Pleasant Valley and Shoal Creek, while minimal traffic impacts are expected, please use caution in the area, approx. Monday, July 29 – Thursday, Aug. 1. Ray County Flagging operation on MO Route C between MO Route U and MO Route M on approx. Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30. Flagging operation on 10 Highway between Crooked River Bridge and MO Route A on approx. Monday, July 29 and Wednesday, July 31. Flagging operation on MO Route A between MO Route E and Caldwell County Line on approx. Wednesday, July 31 and Thursday, Aug. 1 All work is weather dependent. 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 Fri, 07/26/2024 - 12:04 https://www.modot.org/node/52134 52134 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 15:20:01 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, July 29-August 4 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 15:20 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 July 29-August 4. There also 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. Andrew County U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project on portions of north and southbound lanes from Route V south of Maryville to U.S. Route 59 north of Savannah, through September 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Route B – Pothole patching from the One Hundred and Two River to Route 48, July 29. Route D – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 169 to Route 48, July 30. Route W – Pothole patching from Route 6 in Buchanan County to Route O, July 31. Atchison County Route 111 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Pike Creek Drainage Ditch north of Corning, through mid-August 2024. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC) https://www.modot.org/missouri-route-111-missouri-route-46-and-route-yy-bridge-replacement-atchison-and-gentry. Route C – Culvert Replacement at R Avenue intersection (Morning Sun Seed Road), July 29. U.S. Route 59 – Pothole patching from U.S. Route 136 to the Atchison/Holt county line, July 30-Aug 2. Buchanan County Cook Road Bridge – CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project over I-29 in St. Joseph through October 2024. (Contractor: Clarkson Construction Company) https://www.modot.org/interstate-29-bridge-rehabilitation-buchanan. U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).Route W – Pothole patching from Route 6 to Route O in Andrew County, July 31. Caldwell County Route 13 – CLOSED from Route P to Far West Drive for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through mid-September 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.). https://www.modot.org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess. Carroll County Route M – CLOSED at the Grand River bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through Oct. 1, 2024. (Contractor: Hardy Construction, LLC) Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Carroll and Chariton | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). Route CC – CLOSED beginning at the Little Wakenda Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1 U.S. Route 24 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge, July 29-Aug. 2 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane during working hours. Chariton County Route D – CLOSED until further notice at the Shoal Creek Bridge due to deck deterioration. This bridge is currently scheduled for the January 2025 contractor letting through the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program. Route F – CLOSED at the Palmer Creek Bridge west of Keytesville for a bridge rehabilitation project through September (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1 Route JJ – CLOSED at the Slater Branch Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through October (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1 Route D – CLOSED at the West Fork of Bee Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project, through October (Capital-Horner & Shifrin). *1 Route M – CLOSED at the Grand River bridge for a bridge rehabilitation through October. (Contractor: Hardy Construction, LLC) Route M Bridge Rehabilitation in Carroll and Chariton | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org). Route 5 – Guardrail improvements under the Norfolk Southern Railroad bridge west of Salisbury through mid-August. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC). U.S. Route 24 – Bridge maintenance at the Grand River Bridge, July 29-Aug. 2 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The bridge will be narrowed to one lane during working hours. Route 5 – CLOSED for a scrub seal from U.S. Route 24 to the Linn County line in Marceline, July 30 – Aug 2 Route K – Pothole patching Aug 2, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Clinton County Route H – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project from NE Estep Road to U.S. Route 69 through November 2024. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/route-h-bridge-replacement-clinton. Daviess County Route T – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route AA to Bean Avenue, July 29, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. DeKalb County U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement eastbound from U.S. Route 69 to I-35, July 29-Aug. 2. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from intersection of Missouri Route 31 (DeKalb County) to Interstate 29 (Buchanan County), through August 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Route P – Pothole patching from the Buchanan County line to Route 6, Aug. 1. Linn County U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement westbound driving lane from Route 5 to Route 130, July 29-30. U.S. Route 36 – Concrete replacement westbound driving lane from Katy Drive to Route F, July 30-Aug. 1. Route 129 – Resurfacing project, July 29-Aug. 9. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). *2 Livingston County U.S. Route 36 – Pavement improvement project under the U.S. Route 65 bridge and the Canadian Pacific Railroad bridge in Chillicothe through July 30. One lane may be closed in either direction around-the-clock with a 10-foot width restriction in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). Mercer County U.S. Route 136 – Resurfacing project from the Harrison/Mercer County line to Route C near Princeton through September. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 12-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Norris Asphalt Paving Co.). U.S. Route 136 – CLOSED around-the-clock from Route U to Route P for a concrete replacement, July 29-31. Route D – CLOSED at the Union Pacific railroad crossing for track repairs, July 29-30 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nodaway County U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project on portions of north and southbound lanes from Route V south of Maryville to U.S. Route 59 north of Savannah, through September 2024. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.) Route NN – CLOSED until further notice at the Platte River Bridge west of Parnell due to significant bridge deterioration. Route NN – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Main Street to Waldrony Avenue, July 29, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route NN – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Orion Road to Olympic Road, July 30, 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Route E – CLOSED around-the-clock for a culvert replacement from 190 Street to 200 Street, July 31-Aug 1. Route AE – CLOSED for pothole patching, July 29-Aug. 2, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Sullivan County Route RA – Pothole patching from Route Y to the end of state maintenance, July 29-30. Route P – Pothole patching from Route C to Route 6, July 31-Aug. 2. Route 129 – Resurfacing project, July 29-Aug. 9. The road will be narrowed to one lane and a 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). *2 --- *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 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. ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 07/26/2024 - 10:15 https://labor.mo.gov/news/press-releases/unemployment-benefits-available-victims-severe-storms-straight-line-winds 32336 at https://labor.mo.gov Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:59:10 +0000 Unemployment Benefits Available to Victims of Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornados, Flooding nomland Fri, 07/26/2024 - 14:59 July 26, 2024 Jefferson City, MO – On July 23, 2024, Governor Mike Parson’s request for a major disaster declaration was granted by President Joe Biden, allowing Missourians in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties whose employment was lost or interrupted due to severe storms, straight-line winds, tornados and flooding that occurred from May 19 to May 27, 2024, to apply for up to 35 weeks of Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA).DUA provides unemployment benefits and re-employment assistance services to survivors affected by a disaster. This assistance is only available to those survivors who are not eligible for regular state unemployment insurance.“A critical part of recovering from disasters such as these is the ability to continue to provide for our families and take care of their needs,” says Department Director Anna Hui.  “That’s why disaster unemployment assistance benefits are so important as our families and communities recover.”The Missouri Department of Labor’s Division of Employment Security will be accepting applications for DUA through September 23, 2024, from affected individuals in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard, and Texas counties. Eligibility for DUA will be determined on a week-to-week basis and an individual can only receive benefits for as long as his or her unemployment continues as a direct result of the disaster.To be eligible for DUA benefits under Presidential Disaster Declaration FEMA-DR-4803-DR, individuals:Must be an unemployed or self-employed worker whose unemployment was caused as a direct result of the major disaster declared by the PresidentMust be a U.S. national or a qualified alien; andMust not qualify for regular unemployment insurance benefits from any state; andMust have worked or were self-employed in, or were scheduled to begin work or self-employment in, one of the counties listed above; andMust establish that the work or self-employment they can no longer perform was their primary source of income.Also eligible to apply for DUA are individuals who:Can no longer work or perform services because of physical damage or destruction to the place of employment as a direct result of a disaster; orCannot perform work or self-employment because of an injury caused as a direct result of the disaster; orBecame the breadwinner or major support of a household because of the death of the head of the household; orCannot work or perform self-employment due to closure of a facility by the federal government.Applicants are required to provide proof that they were employed or self-employed at the time the disaster occurred or were scheduled to begin work when the disaster occurred.  This proof of employment must be filed with the initial claim or within 21 days of filling their DUA claim.  To claim, individuals will need their Social Security Number and the name and address of their last employer or prospective employer.  A copy of the most recent federal income tax forms or check stubs may also be required (self-employed individuals should also provide Schedules SE and Schedule C or Schedule F).To file a DUA claim online 24/7 visit uinteract.labor.mo.gov.  For assistance with filing a claim, call your Regional Claims Center (see below) Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Missourians impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding in all the declared counties can register for additional assistance by calling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at (800) 621-3362, TTY (800) 462-7585, or register with FEMA online at DisasterAssistance.gov.Regional Claims CentersJefferson City……………………573-751-9040Kansas City………………………816-889-3101St. Louis …………………………314-340-4950Springfield ………………………417-895-6851Outside Local Calling Area ……..800-320-2519To find additional resources across the state, visit the Missouri Recovery Portal at recovery.mo.gov.### Communications Staff Department of Labor and Industrial Relations573-751-4091communications2@labor.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/52133 52133 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:30:02 +0000 Sidewalk Improvements in Purdy, Wheaton, Cassville & Seligman Scheduled to Begin Week of Aug. 5 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 13:30 Barry County – Drivers should watch for contractor crews making sidewalk improvements and working close to traffic in Purdy, Wheaton, Seligman and Cassville beginning the week of August 5, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Improvements include improving drainage, making landings, crosswalks, pedestrian signs, relocating a pedestrian crossing and pavement markings conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Here are the locations where the work will be done: Purdy Business 37 between Leslie Lane and Jefferson Street Barry County Route C between Missouri Route 37 and Gabby Gibbons Drive Wheaton  Missouri Route 86 (Gilman Avenue) between Santee Street and Barry County Route A (Hurlbut Street) Cassville Business 37 (Main Street) between 8th Street and 17th Street Seligman Barry County Route DD (Main Street) at North Street Traffic Impacts Drivers are urged to use caution and be aware of crews and equipment working close to traffic Work will be done during daytime hours (7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday) Drivers may encounter occasional lane closures and flaggers in areas where crews are working Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching work zones No signed detours Drivers should find alternate routes around work zones Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. Project Information: Prime contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield Total cost: $867,000 Completion date: November 1, 2024      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, 07/26/2024 - 08:28 https://www.modot.org/node/52132 52132 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 13:00:01 +0000 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 13:00 July 29 - Aug. 4, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area July 29 – Aug. 4, 2024. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.   All Counties Moving operations such as pothole patching, mowing, brush cutting, and pavement repair continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow–moving equipment.     Boone County U.S. Route 63 – Bridge maintenance planned July 29 at the Turkey Creek bridge. One lane will remain open. U.S. Route 63 – Pavement repair planned July 30 - 31 from Route H to Minor Hill Road. One lane will remain open. Missouri Route 124 and Route B – Upgrades to pedestrian facilities continue in the city of Hallsville. One lane will remain open in each direction, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024.   Missouri Route 163 (Providence Road) – Resurfacing continues from Route K/Old Plank Road north to Interstate 70. One lane will be closed between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. U.S. Route 63 – Bridge maintenance continues from Missouri Route 763 (Range Line Street) to Route B. One lane will be closed between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2024. Business Loop 70 – Resurfacing continues. One lane will be closed between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2024. Route M – ADA improvements continue between Chico Drive and Main Street in Ashland. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2024. I–70 – Bridge construction continues for the new Rocheport Bridge near mile marker 115. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2024.     Callaway County Route C – Culvert replacement planned July 29. The road will be CLOSED between the north and south junctions with County Road 400 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists must use an alternate route. Route WW – Culvert replacement planned July 29. The road will be CLOSED from County Road 259 to the Cedar Creek bridge/Boone County line from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists must use an alternate route. Route A – Culvert replacement planned July 30. The road will be CLOSED from County Road 154 to County Road 181 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists must use an alternate route. Route A – Culvert replacement planned July 31. The road will be CLOSED at County Road 1006 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Motorists must use an alternate route. U.S. Route 63 – Pavement repair planned Aug. 1 from the Turkey Creek bridge to Renz Farm Road. One lane will remain open. Missouri Route 94/U.S. Route 63 – Bridge rehabilitation continues over U.S. Route 54. One lane of each overpass bridge will remain open. Northbound Route 94 access is CLOSED at the overpass bridge and a signed detour is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2024. U.S. Route 63 – Ramp from northbound U.S. Route 63 to westbound U.S. Route 54 CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project through September 2024. A signed detour is in place. U.S. Route 54 – Ramp from westbound U.S. Route 54 to eastbound Route 94 CLOSED for a bridge rehabilitation project through September 2024. A signed detour is in place. U.S. Route 54 – Pavement repairs continue from north of the Missouri River to Route OO. Single-lane closures will occur at varying times, depending on the location. Expect delays during morning/evening rush hours. Old Jefferson Road – Intersection improvements continue at U.S. Route 54 crossover. The crossover is CLOSED and a signed detour is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2024. I-70 – New pavement construction continues from the Boone County line to Kingdom City (near mile marker 145) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70/columbiakingdomcity Camden County Route BB – Resurfacing continues from Route 7 to Missouri Route 5 in Laclede County. One lane will remain open, and flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route T – Resurfacing continues. One lane will remain open, and flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Missouri Route 7 – Pavement marking and guardrail work planned from Route AA to U.S. Route 65 in Benton County. Pavement marking will be a moving operation. Guardrail work in Edwards (Benton County) will require the use of temporary signals to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in November 2024.  Cole County U.S. Route 54 – Bridge rehabilitation continues over U.S. Route 50 and McCarty Street in Jefferson City. U.S. Route 54 will remain open but is narrowed to one lane in each direction between south of the Missouri River and Business Route 50 (Missouri Boulevard) for up to 90 calendar days. The project is scheduled for completion in October 2024.  Cooper County I-70 – Bridge painting continues nightly at the Lamine River bridges near mile marker 93. One lane will remain open.The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route O – Bridge rehabilitation continues at the Moniteau Creek Bridge. The road is CLOSED to all traffic and motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2024. I-70 – Bridge construction continues for the new Rocheport Bridge near mile marker 115. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2024.     Crawford County Missouri Route 19 – Pavement repair continues July 29 – Aug. 1 from Winn Road to the city limits of Cuba. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route 19 – Shoulder work planned July 29 – Aug. 1 from Roanoak Road to K P Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route C – Culvert replacement planned July 29 – Aug. 1 at Rohrer Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route E – Culvert replacement planned July 29 – Aug. 1 from Missouri Route 8 to Moutray Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route M – Shoulder work continues July 29 – Aug. 1 from Route 8 to Route YY. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. A 10–foot width restriction will be in place. Route O – Shoulder work planned July 29 - Aug 1. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route U – Roadside work planned July 29 – Aug. 1. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route Y – Culvert replacement planned July 29 – Aug. 1 from Missouri Route 49 in Viburnum (Iron County) to Route V. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route JJ – Culvert replacement planned July 29 – Aug. 1 at Railroad Street in Bourbon. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route H – Bridge rehabilitation continues at the I-44 overpass in Bourbon. The road is CLOSED to all traffic with a signed detour directing motorists around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route HH – Bridge deck replacement continues at the Dry Creek Bridge. The road is CLOSED to all traffic and motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024.  Route 19 – Bridge rehabilitation continues at the I–44 overpass in Cuba. One lane will remain open. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2024. I–44 – Resurfacing continues from just west of Cuba to the Franklin County line. One lane will remain open. The project, which includes resurfacing, is scheduled for completion in November 2024 Routes E and H – Road resurfacing scheduled to begin July 29. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2024.  Dent County Route CC – Pavement repair planned July 29 – Aug. 1 from Route C in Texas County to Route H. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Routes ZZ and BB – Sealing operations planned July 31 for the entirety of both routes. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place on both routes. Route Z – Sealing operations planned Aug. 1 for the entire route. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place. Gasconade County Route OO – Pothole patching planned July 29 – Aug. 1. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Missouri Route 28 – Guardrail work continues from Owensville to Belle in Maries County. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route 19 – Bridge replacement continues at Frene Creek in Hermann. The road is CLOSED to all traffic with a signed detour directing motorists around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024.  Missouri Route 100 – Resurfacing continues from U.S. Route 50 in Osage County to Route N. One lane will be closed between 7 p.m. and 6 a.m. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2024. Routes Z, E, and NN – Resurfacing planned to begin July 29.  One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in September 2024. Howard County Missouri Route 240 – ADA improvements continue in the city of Fayette. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route P – Bridge rehabilitation continues at the Bonne Femme Creek Bridge in New Franklin. The road is CLOSED to all traffic and motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024.  Laclede County Route BB – Resurfacing continues from Route 7 in Camden County to Route 5. One lane will remain open, and flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route F – Resurfacing continues from Route BB to I–44. One lane will remain open, and flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route T – Resurfacing scheduled to begin July 29. One lane will remain open, and flaggers will direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024.    Missouri Route 64 – Bridge replacement continues at the Goodwin Hollow Creek Bridge.  The road is CLOSED to all traffic. A signed detour is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2024.  Maries County Route 28 – Guardrail work continues from Owensville in Gasconade County to Belle. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Moniteau County Route C – Culvert replacement planned July 29 - 30 from Missouri Route 87 to Route T. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route Y – Culvert replacement planned July 30 - 31 from Bethel School Road to Missouri Route 179. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Morgan County Missouri Route 52 – Road resurfacing continues from just east of the Benton County line to U.S. Route 65 in Benton County. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. The project is scheduled for completion July 29, 2024. Route NN – Road resurfacing scheduled July 30. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. Route KK – Road resurfacing scheduled Aug. 1 – 2. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. Route DD – Road resurfacing scheduled July 31 – Aug. 9. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. Osage County Routes KK and OO – Pothole patching planned July 29 – Aug. 1. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Missouri Route 133 – Resurfacing planned from Meta to Westphalia. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route 100 – Resurfacing continues from U.S. Route 50 to Route N in Gasconade County. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Route FF and K– Resurfacing continues for the entirety of both routes. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024. Phelps County Route E – Culvert replacement planned July 29 - Aug. 1 from County Road 8300 to County Road 8430. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route W – Pavement repair planned July 29 - Aug 1. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route T – Pavement repair planned Aug. 1 from Route M to Newburg. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route FF – Seal coating planned Aug. 1 from Broadway in Edgar Springs to the end of state maintenance. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. I–44 – Road resurfacing and reconstruction continues from Exit 186 in Rolla to Exit 195 in St. James. Expect around–the–clock lane closures from U.S. Route 63 to Missouri Route 68. An 11–foot width restriction is in place. The project is scheduled for completion in late fall 2024.       Route F – Bridge and guardrail work scheduled to begin July 29 in preparation for a pavement preservation treatment. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2024.  Pulaski County Route Y – Culvert replacement planned July 30 approximately 1 mile north of the city limits of St. Robert. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route W – Culvert replacement planned July 31 at Raceway Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Business Loop 44 – Bridge rehabilitation continues over I–44 in St. Robert. Crossover construction is scheduled as night work, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Following crossover construction, traffic will shift to a head–to–head configuration and daytime work to rehabilitate the bridges. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2024.  Shannon County Route KK – Seal coating planned July 30 from Route K to Route 19. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Washington County Route C – Seal coating planned July 29 – Aug. 1 from Route Y to Missouri Route 21. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route W – Road resurfacing planned July 29 – Aug. 1. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone. Route A – Bridge replacement continues at the Richwoods Creek Bridge. The road is CLOSED to all traffic and motorists will need to seek an alternate route. The project is scheduled for completion in August 2024.  All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.   For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation–related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24–hour Customer Service Center at 1–888–ASK–MoDOT (275–6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 07/26/2024 - 07:59 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/52131 52131 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:30:01 +0000 Multi-county resurfacing project moving to Andrew, DeKalb U.S. Route 169 segment Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 12:30 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Herzog Contracting Corp., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, is scheduled to begin a resurfacing project on U.S. Route 169 in Andrew and DeKalb counties on Tuesday, July 30. The route will be resurfaced beginning at the intersection of Missouri Route 31 in DeKalb County and end at the intersection of Interstate 29 in Buchanan County. During construction, the roadway will be narrowed to one lane with a pilot car guiding motorists through the work zone, Monday-Saturday during daylight hours. Motorists should expect delays. Keep up to date with project progress and traffic impacts by visiting the MoDOT Traveler Information Map or by reading the Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, published each Friday. This weekly roadwork press release can be viewed on the MoDOT website or by signing up for email updates at MoDOT E-Updates. The remaining routes are tentatively scheduled to be resurfaced later this year: Buchanan County Route 45 – September 18. Buchanan County Route 59 – September 24. The completed routes are as follows: Gentry County Route CC. Gentry/Andrew Missouri Route 48. Andrew County Route E. The project is scheduled to be completed by mid-October. 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 ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 07/26/2024 - 07:22 https://www.modot.org/node/52130 52130 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:30:01 +0000 Upcoming Planned Roadwork for Northeast Missouri, July 29 - August 9 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 12:30 HANNIBAL – The following is a list of general highway maintenance work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northeast Missouri region for the next few weeks. All road closures and planned roadwork may be viewed on the Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There may also be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Adair County Route B – July 29 – 30, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Brewington Avenue to Route K between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Audrain County Route K – August 6, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to CR 510 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route K – August 7 – 8, CLOSED for patching operations from the Pike County line to U.S. Route 54 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Route W – July 29, CLOSED for patching operations from Route WW to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route W – July 30 - 31, CLOSED for seal coat operations from U.S. Route 54 to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Route AA – August 1 & 5, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Route CC – August 7, CLOSED for culvert replacement from CR 217 to Audrain CR 209 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route CC – August 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement from CR 225 to Audrain CR 233 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Clark County Route DD – July 29 – August 1, CLOSED for patching operations from CR 95 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Route CC – August 5 - 8, CLOSED for patching operations from CR 27 to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Knox County Route C – August 5 – 8, CLOSED for resurfacing operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 11 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Route F – July 31, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Nickel Run Road to Noble Avenue over the Little Fabius River between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route Y – July 31 – August 1, CLOSED for resurfacing operations from Elwood Avenue to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Lewis County Route H – July 31, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Missouri Route 6 to Route Y over the Middle Fabius River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Lincoln County U.S. Route 61 (Southbound) – July 29 – 30, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Majestic Lane to Dietrich Road over Big Creek between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily. U.S. Route 61 (Outer Road) – July 29 – August 1, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route C to South Lincoln Drive between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. An 11-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily. Monroe County Missouri Route 151 – August 1, CLOSED for culvert replacement from CR 136 to CR 156 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Missouri Route 151 – August 5, CLOSED for culvert replacement from CR 1191 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Missouri Route 151 – August 6, CLOSED for culvert replacement from CR 1085 to CR 923 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route A – July 29, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to CR 116/214 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Route A – July 29 - 30, CLOSED for seal coat operations from U.S. Route 24 to CR 116/214 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily. Montgomery County Route Y – August 4 – 9, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from 1.93 miles southwest of Route E continuing for 0.25 mile in Jonesburg beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, August 4 through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 9th. Route F – August 6 – 10, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from Booneslick Street to Garrett Road in High Hill beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th. I-70 (North Outer Road) – August 6 – 10, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from 1.38 miles east of Route F in High Hill continuing east for 0.25 mile beginning at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6th through 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 10th. Pike County U.S. Route 79 – July 15 – September 15, CLOSED for flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville beginning July 15th ending September 15th. Warren County I-70 (Westbound - North Service Road) – July 30 – August 2, LANE RESTRICTION for soil boring operations beginning 0.3 mile from Route J continuing east for 0.25 mile between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. I-70 (Eastbound - Veterans Memorial Parkway) – July 30 – August 2 LANE RESTRICTION for soil boring operations beginning 0.52 mile from Route F continuing east for 0.25 mile between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily. I-70 (Eastbound and Westbound) – July 31, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic incident 4,800 feet east of Route F overpass at High Hill beginning at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31st through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1st. 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, 07/26/2024 - 07:29 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://oa.mo.gov/commissioners-office/news/office-administration-announces-graduation-12th-missouri-leadership 54801 at https://oa.mo.gov Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:12:59 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Today, the Office of Administration announced the graduation of 36 state team members from the Missouri Leadership Academy – a program helping develop the next generation of leaders throughout state government. The graduates were chosen by senior leadership to participate in the cross-department leadership development program, which focuses on three core areas: leading themselves, leading others, and leading change within state government. https://www.modot.org/node/52129 52129 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 10:10:01 +0000 Lane and ramp closures scheduled for pavement repair work on I-70, evening and overnight, July 29-31 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 10:10 Pavement repair work will take place at various locations on I-70 evening and overnight, July 29-31. JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will perform the following pavement repair work at various locations on I-70, evening and overnight, July 29-31. 7 p.m. on Monday, July 29 until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 30 (evening and overnight) One lane closure on WB I-70 between U.S. 40/Sterling Ave. and Blue Ridge Cutoff 7 p.m. on Tuesday, July 30 until 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31 (evening and overnight) Double lane closure on I-70 WB at Manchester Trafficway CLOSURE of ramp from Manchester Trafficway to I-70 WB All work is weather dependent. 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 Fri, 07/26/2024 - 05:04 https://www.modot.org/node/52128 52128 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:50:01 +0000 Intermittent ramp closures scheduled for MO Route 7 and 50 HWY, evening and overnight, July 26-27 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 09:50 Pavement repair will take place on the ramps at MO 7 and EB/WB 50 HWY and on SB MO 7. JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will make the following ramp CLOSURES for pavement repair at MO Route 7 and 50 HWY. Intermittent ramp closures from 6 p.m. on July 26 until 6 a.m. (approximately) on July 27: The ramp from MO 7 to WB 50 HWY will be CLOSED. The ramp from EB 50 HWY to Route 7 will be CLOSED. *Pavement repair will also take place on SB MO-7 requiring a lane closure between the hours of 6 p.m. July 26 until 6 a.m. July 27. This work will require an intermittent flagging operation with a pilot car at various locations in the project area. 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 Fri, 07/26/2024 - 04:45 https://www.modot.org/node/52127 52127 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:01 +0000 REMINDER: Lane closures on NB/SB I-435 for bridge rehabilitation over Raytown Rd. Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 09:00 Alternative traffic configuration is in place, access to stadiums from NB I-435 may be impacted. JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will continue bridge rehabilitation on the twin bridges on I-435 over Raytown Road. The following traffic configuration is in place. NB I-435 will have a two-lane closure before Raytown Rd. from ONGOING through mid-Aug. 2024. SB I-435 will have a single lane closure over Raytown Rd. from ONGOING through Dec. 2024 Reminders for motorists traveling to the stadiums: Motorists will need to plan ahead, leave early and be vigilant of work in the area. Access to the stadiums from NB I-435 may be impacted. Additional reminders will be shared on MoDOT KC social media channels and email alerts through the MoDOT E-Update system throughout construction. Reminders for work at NB I-435 and Raytown Road/Stadium Dr. Exit Ramp from NB I-435 to Raytown Road/Stadium Dr. will remain open. Two lanes will remain open at all times. I-435 traffic will be diverted onto the Raytown Rd./Stadium Dr. exit ramp and then back to I-435 via a temporary roadway between the ramp and NB I-435, in order to keep two lanes open at all times on NB I-435 Crews are working to finish NB I-435 construction ahead of the Kansas City Chiefs first preseason game. Reminders for work at SB I-435 and Raytown Road/Stadium Dr. Two lanes will remain open at all times. All three lanes will be open before the SB I-435 and Raytown Road/Stadium Rd. entrance ramp. SB I-435 construction will continue through Dec. 2024 In the coming months, motorists may notice traffic impacts on SB I-435 near the I-70 interchange and the NB I-435 traffic just north of Sni-A-Bar Rd as crews work to rehab the twin bridges. All work is weather permitting. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. Work zones can be moving operations, such as striping, patching or mowing. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris 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, 07/26/2024 - 03:58 https://www.modot.org/node/52126 52126 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 26 Jul 2024 09:00:01 +0000 Two Callaway County roads to close for culvert replacements next week Visitor (not verified) Fri, 07/26/2024 - 09:00 Route WW and Route C to close Monday JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Local crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close two roadways in Callaway County on Monday, July 29, for culvert replacements, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Message boards are in place to alert motorists of the upcoming closures. Route WW, just east of the Boone County line, will close from the Cedar Creek Bridge/county line to County Road 259. Route C, north of Mokane, will close between the two junctions with County Road 400. Both projects are expected to only take one day to complete. During the closures, motorists will need to use an alternate route. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.   For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 07/26/2024 - 03:58 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/modnr-us-army-corps-engineers-provide-update-aug-8-holt-county-flood-risk-management 262781 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 25 Jul 2024 09:53:35 +0000 MoDNR and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to provide update Aug. 8 on Holt County Flood Risk Management Karen Kremer Thu, 07/25/2024 - 09:53 Release Date Thursday, July 25, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, JULY 25, 2024 - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources are hosting a public meeting to update the citizens of Holt County, Missouri, and Doniphan County, Kansas, about progress on the flood risk management study since April.The meeting is scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 8. It will be held at the Loess Hills Lodge, 406 State Street in Mound City, Missouri. Doors will open at 4:45 p.m. and USACE will begin the presentation at 5 p.m.Following the presentation, an expert panel will be available to answer questions during the open discussion session. The meeting will conclude at 7 p.m., but MoDNR will remain available until 8 p.m. for additional discussion. MoDNR team members will also be available to hear feedback from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, during one-to-one sessions at Hole in the Wall Coffee and Ice Cream, 511 State Street in Mound City.The study area includes the floodplain along roughly 50 Missouri River miles from Nishnabotna to St. Joseph, Missouri. Federal levees in and around the project area include 512-513R-North, Missouri River Levee System 497-L, MRLS 488-L and MRLS 500-R. Non-Federal levee systems include Union Township Holt County Number 10, Holt County Number 9, Canon Drainage District and Kimsey Holley.The purpose of the study is to investigate methods to reduce and manage flood risk within the project area, evaluate measures and recommend a plan to reduce recurring damages and costs, and improve resiliency of the flood risk infrastructure and protected investment for the future.Additional information about the project can be found at: nwk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Civil-Works-Programs-And-Projects/Lower-Missouri-River-Basin/Holt-County-MO-Doniphan-County-KS/.The location of this workshop is ADA accessible. Workshop materials are available in accessible formats upon request via email request one week in advance to Julia.A.MacLachlan@usace.army.mil.If you have any questions about this outreach meeting, for USACE please contact the Flood Resiliency Study team at LoMoRiverStudy@usace.army.mil or for the MoDNR representative, please email erin.fanning@dnr.mo.gov. Contact Information Communications Office Address Department of Natural Resources P.O. 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