MO.gov News Feed /news-rss MO.gov News Feed Tue, 30 Apr 2024 15:48:45 +0000 en-us MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Missouri Route 64 Bridge CLOSED Over Niangua River In Bennett Spring https://www.modot.org/node/46186 46186 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:50:01 +0000 MoDOT TRAFFIC ALERT: Missouri Route 64 Bridge CLOSED Over Niangua River In Bennett Spring regan.mitchell Tue, 04/30/2024 - 08:50 May 7 for Bridge Work What: Missouri Route 64 Bridge CLOSED over Niangua River in Bennett Spring When: 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 Details: MoDOT working on the Route 64 bridge over Niangua River in Bennett Spring Traffic Impacts: Missouri Route 64 Bridge CLOSED over Niangua River in Bennett Spring Drivers will be able to get to driveways and entrances on either side of the bridge, but will not be able to travel across the bridge Drivers urged to find alternate routes. No signed detours are planned. Electronic message boards located near the planned road work will alert drivers to any changes in the work schedule Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays will alter the work schedule. 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 Tue, 04/30/2024 - 03:40 Sidewalk improvements in Ludlow complete https://www.modot.org/node/46185 46185 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:30:01 +0000 Sidewalk improvements in Ludlow complete Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/30/2024 - 08:30 Improvements in Wheeling to begin in late May St. Joseph, Mo. – A sidewalk improvement project on Routes D and DD in Ludlow is complete as of Monday, April 29. The project to help ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), funded in part through the Transportation Alternatives Program, will improve sidewalks in Chula, Ludlow and Wheeling. BRS Construction, LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plans to begin construction on Route B in Wheeling in late May. Following completion of improvements in Wheeling, crews will then begin working on Route K in Chula. Some lane closures will be necessary throughout the project. Motorists are encouraged to use caution and follow all traffic control, flaggers, signs and barricades. All vehicles and personal property will need to be removed from the work area prior to start of construction. To learn more about the project, visit: https://www.modot.org/route-b-route-d-and-route-k-sidewalkada-improvements-livingston All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone 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. Also at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media. Facebook | X | Instagram Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Traveler Information Map http://traveler.modot.org/map/ Districts Involved Northwest Published On Tue, 04/30/2024 - 03:22 Project to Replace Route K & PP/I-44 Bridge in Greene County to Begin Week of May 13 https://www.modot.org/node/46184 46184 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 30 Apr 2024 08:30:01 +0000 Project to Replace Route K & PP/I-44 Bridge in Greene County to Begin Week of May 13 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 04/30/2024 - 08:30 Project I-44 Corridor Bridge Bundle Design-Build Project Greene County – A project to replace the Greene County Route K/PP bridge over I-44 (Exit 61) west of Springfield is set to begin the week of May 13, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Crews will CLOSE the bridge for up to 115 days, as they demolish the existing bridge and replace it with a new structure. The new bridge will be 64.5 feet shorter, four (4) feet wider and two (2) feet higher than the previous one. In addition, the contractor will add new barrier walls, guardrail and new permanent striping. This bridge was built in 1960 and is in a deteriorating condition. Approximately 1,700 vehicles cross the bridge daily. Traffic Impacts: All lanes of Route K/PP will be CLOSED where crews are working for the duration of the project All I-44 lanes will be CLOSED in both directions between 7 p.m., Saturday, May 18 and 4 a.m., Monday, May 20 for demolition of the current bridge I-44 traffic will be diverted up and over the ramps at Exit 61 during the demolition Drivers may be directed to stop by flaggers at the top of the ramps I-44 drivers may experience slowed traffic and delays during demolition Right turns will be allowed onto Routes K & PP Traffic on Routes K & PP will have access to I-44 after first coming to a stop at the top of the ramp Drivers will have access to businesses, driveways and entrances on either end of the bridge, but will not be able to drive through the work zone Traffic will be directed along a signed detour: Southbound Route K detoured west on I-44 to Lawrence County Route Z/O (Exit 58) near Halltown, then east on I-44 to Route K/PP Northbound Route PP detoured east on I-44 to Greene County Route T/NN (Exit 67) near Republic, then west on I-44 to Route K/PP Drivers may also experience occasional nighttime lane closures on I-44 as needed Signs and message boards will alert drivers approaching the work zone Drivers should consider alternate routes during the project Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts Weather and/or construction delays could alter the work schedule. This work is part of a three-year project to improve 25 bridges within 15 miles of I-44 across the Southwest District. Of the 25 bridges in the project, known as the I-44 Corridor Bridge Bundle, seven (7) are mainline I-44 bridges, five (5) are I-44 overpass bridges and the remaining bridges are on adjacent routes over various features. Sixteen (16) bridges will be replaced and nine (9) bridges will receive major rehabilitation work. So far, 17 bridges in the project have been completed. More information about this project can be found on the project website – I-44 Corridor Bridge Bundle. Project Details: Prime Contractor – The ESS Team Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. – Columbia Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. – St. Louis Total Project Cost: $43.2 million Contract Completion Date: September 30, 2024 The ESS Team is a partnership of engineering and construction firms that will design and construct the project with oversight by MoDOT and the Federal Highway Administration.      For more information, call MoDOT in Springfield at 417-895-7600 or visit www.modot.org/southwest Follow MoDOT's Southwest District: Facebook | X | Instagram |YouTube Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down Districts Involved Southwest Published On Tue, 04/30/2024 - 03:26 VIDEO: House Speaker Dean Plocher media conference https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1964 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1964 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:05:51 +0000 Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher spoke to reporters after the House Ethics Committee voted to dismiss a complaint against him: Central West End License Office Set to Temporarily Close April 30th http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d5e05233-8583-4bb6-b3f9-44fc76ab3011 http://dor.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/d5e05233-8583-4bb6-b3f9-44fc76ab3011 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:00:00 +0000 Lane and ramp closures scheduled for overnight pavement repair work on NB/SB I-49, May 1-3 https://www.modot.org/node/46059 46059 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 16:10:01 +0000 Lane and ramp closures scheduled for overnight pavement repair work on NB/SB I-49, May 1-3 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 04/29/2024 - 16:10 Pavement repair work will take place on NB/SB I-49 from 140th St. to 155th St., May 1-3 JACKSON COUNTY – Crews will perform pavement repair work at various locations on NB/SB I-49 from 140th St. to 155th St. on May 1-3 at the locations listed below. All work is weather dependent. Wednesday, May 1 through Friday, May 3 from 7 p.m. until 6 a.m. Double lane closure on NB/SB I-49 from 140th St. to 155th St. Ramp from MO Route 150 to SB I-49 CLOSED 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 Mon, 04/29/2024 - 11:07 Ramp closures on U.S. Route 54 in Lake of the Ozarks area to begin next week https://www.modot.org/node/46058 46058 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:10:01 +0000 Ramp closures on U.S. Route 54 in Lake of the Ozarks area to begin next week Visitor (not verified) Mon, 04/29/2024 - 15:10 Crews to paint Grand Glaize and Niangua Arms of the Lake of the Ozarks Bridges JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A project to paint three bridges on U.S. Route 54 in the Lake of the Ozarks area is set to begin next week. The Missouri Department of Transportation contracted with International Rigging Group LLC to apply a protective coating to the substructure of the bridges. The bridges were rehabilitated in 2023 and this procedure is intended to extend their expected life. The work will require the closure of associated ramps and may involve nighttime lane closures.  Construction crews will be painting the substructure of the eastbound and westbound Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks bridges and the Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks bridge. Work is expected to start on May 6 and be complete by the end of the month.  Planned progression of work and expected traffic impacts:  Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks, eastbound and westbound bridges  May 6-16, 2024  Closures of the eastbound and westbound ramps from U.S. Route 54 to Osage Beach Parkway may be necessary during daytime hours (6 a.m. to 7 p.m.). On days when the ramps are closed, message boards will alert motorists to use an alternate route.  Possible single-lane closures on U.S. Route 54 during nighttime hours from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.  Niangua Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks bridge  May 18-29, 2024  The shoulder will be closed and driving lanes will be narrowed during daytime hours (6 a.m. to 7 p.m.).  Single-lane closures may be necessary on U.S. Route 54 during nighttime hours (7 p.m. to 6 a.m.).  All work is weather-permitting and 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. 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 Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:00 Upcoming closures for Buck O'Neil Bridge work, April 30-May 4 https://www.modot.org/node/46057 46057 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:50:01 +0000 Upcoming closures for Buck O'Neil Bridge work, April 30-May 4 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 04/29/2024 - 14:50 JACKSON AND CLAY COUNTIES – Crews with the Buck O’Neil Bridge project will make the following closures and traffic pattern changes.  NEW: Tuesday, April 30   Crews will close the left lane of WB I-70 at Broadway Blvd. to Beardsley Rd. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Crews will close the left lane of EB I-70 at Beardsley Rd. to Broadway Blvd. from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. Thursday, May 2 Crews will close the left lane of EB I-70 at Beardsley Rd. to Broadway Blvd. from 1 a.m. until 7 a.m. Crews will close the ramps from Beardsley Rd. and 5th Street to WB I-70 from 1 a.m. until 7 a.m. Friday, May 3-Saturday, May 4 Crews will close NB I-35 at I-670 from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3 until 5 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 Crews will close the ramp from 12th Street to NB I-35 from 7 p.m. on Friday, May 3 until 5 a.m. on Saturday, May 4 * 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 Mon, 04/29/2024 - 09:46 Sidewalk Improvements in Four Locations in McDonald Co. Scheduled to Begin Week of May 6 https://www.modot.org/node/46056 46056 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:40:01 +0000 Sidewalk Improvements in Four Locations in McDonald Co. Scheduled to Begin Week of May 6 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 04/29/2024 - 13:40 Sidewalk Improvements in Four Locations in McDonald Co. Scheduled to Begin Week of May 6 McDonald County – Drivers should watch for contractor crews making sidewalk improvements and working close to traffic in McDonald County in four (4) towns beginning the week of May 6, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Work will be done at these locations: Missouri Route 59 (Marshall Street) at Main Street in Anderson Missouri Route 43 (Main Street) at locations between Route PP and Comanche Street in Southwest City McDonald County Route W (Main Street) at locations between 5th and 8th streets in Pineville Missouri Route 90 (Cliffside Street) at locations between Gratz Street and Sulphur Street in Noel Improvements include making curb ramps, landings, crosswalks, pedestrian signs, handrails and pavement markings conform to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. Traffic Impacts: 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: Branco Enterprises, Springfield Total cost: $458,000 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 Mon, 04/29/2024 - 08:37 County Road 589 in Stoddard County Closed for Culvert Replacement https://www.modot.org/node/46055 46055 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 13:00:01 +0000 County Road 589 in Stoddard County Closed for Culvert Replacement Visitor (not verified) Mon, 04/29/2024 - 13:00 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 30 from 9 a.m. to 2 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 Mon, 04/29/2024 - 07:52 MoDOT: Future Intersection Improvements Project at U.S. Route 60 in Seymour https://www.modot.org/node/46054 46054 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:10:01 +0000 MoDOT: Future Intersection Improvements Project at U.S. Route 60 in Seymour regan.mitchell Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:10 Focus of May 13 Public Meeting Project U.S. Route 60, Route C, and Route K Intersection Improvements in Webster Seymour, Webster County – Those interested to learn more about the U.S. Route 60 Intersection Improvements Project at Webster County Route C/Route K in Seymour are invited to a public meeting on Monday, May 13, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. The public meeting is scheduled for 4:30-6 p.m. on Monday, May 13, at the Seymour Middle School Cafeteria, 501 E Clinton Ave, Seymour. The meeting will be come-and-go with NO FORMAL PRESENTATION planned. Those who attend can come at any time between 4:30 and 6 p.m. Anyone unable to attend the in-person meeting can view the same exhibits at an online public meeting available at www.modot.org/southwest. The project will build a new interchange at Route 60 and Routes C/K in Seymour and intersection improvements at Route 60 and Clinton Avenue on the westside of Seymour. Here’s a look at the project: New interchange at U.S. Route 60 and Webster County Route C/K to improve safety and traffic flow Realign Route K to new interchange and connect local Garfield Street to new interchange Construct Outer Roads for improved connectivity north of Route 60, from Enterprise Drive to Skyline Road U.S. Route 60 Intersection Improvements at Clinton Avenue Remove 2 signalized intersections and crossovers: Route C/K and Clinton Avenue Remove 2 unsignalized intersections and crossovers: Skyline Drive and Lynch Drive Traffic Impacts: Lane closures on Route 60 at times Narrowed lanes at times During higher traffic volume, drivers can expect occasional delays Crews and equipment close to traffic Temporary partial driveway and access disruptions Project information: Total Estimated Project Cost: $30.7 million Project webpage and sign up for project updates: https://www.modot.org/us-60-intersection-improvements 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 Mon, 04/29/2024 - 07:02 MoDOT to split westbound I-70 lanes at Spencer Creek starting at 9 p.m., TONIGHT, Mon., April 29 https://www.modot.org/node/46053 46053 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:10:01 +0000 MoDOT to split westbound I-70 lanes at Spencer Creek starting at 9 p.m., TONIGHT, Mon., April 29 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 04/29/2024 - 12:10 ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Drivers traveling on westbound Interstate 70 at Spencer Creek can expect possible delays during a bridge rehabilitation project. All work is weather permitting. Starting Monday, April 29 at 9 p.m., crews will close two right lanes on westbound I-70 near Mid Rivers Mall Drive. The remaining lanes will be split with four westbound lanes on the left side of the interstate, and one right lane using the shoulder between the Spencer Road overpass and the Spencer Creek bridge. Drivers exiting to Mid Rivers Mall Drive must use the right lane.  Currently, this section of I-70 has six through lanes, with the far-right lane exiting to Mid Rivers Mall Drive. This is the second of four stages for the work on westbound I-70 at Spencer Creek.  These lane shifts are expected to be completed early June, weather permitting. This work is part of an I-70 bridge rehabilitation program of 12 bridges along Interstate 70 in St. Charles County: https://www.modot.org/70-bridge-rehabilitation-st-charles For up-to-date traffic and travel info, motorists can check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/map/.   ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Mon, 04/29/2024 - 07:07 Kayaking 101 instruction kicks off National Safe Boating Week https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/kayaking-101-instruction-kicks-national-safe-boating-week 256611 at https://dnr.mo.gov Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:07:54 +0000 Kayaking 101 instruction kicks off National Safe Boating Week Karen Kremer Mon, 04/29/2024 - 11:07 Release Date Monday, April 29, 2024 Missouri State Parks and US Coast Guard Auxiliary partner with American Canoe Association to offer classesJEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 29, 2024 – Missouri State Parks and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary are joining the Missouri chapter of the American Canoe Association to offer low-cost kayaking instruction at two state parks Saturday, May 18. The event celebrates National Safe Boating Week, which begins the same day.In 2023, this event trained 279 students across North Carolina and Tennessee in 24 simultaneous Kayaking 101 classes led by national certified ACA instructor volunteers. This event began in Tennessee in 2022 and by April 2024, the National Safe Boating Council recognized the effort with the 2024 IBWSS Communications Community Impact Award.As a result of the program’s success in 2023, 45 simultaneous classes are planned for May 18, 2024, in Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Texas and Florida.“Our instructor volunteers are so excited to share their love of the sport with newcomers and experienced paddlers alike,” said ACA Southeastern Chair Andrea White. “Just one day of training can make the difference between setting yourself up for a bad experience that ruins the sport for you versus setting yourself up for a whole lifetime of paddling fun.”Participating Missouri state parks for this event include Finger Lakes and Cuivre River state parks. Classes cost $15 per person, which includes a free kayak rental for anyone who signs up. All instructors are Missouri volunteers who are nationally certified to give paddling and rescue training, and are supported by experienced safety teams. Finger Lakes State Park is located at 1505 E. Peabody Road in Columbia, while Cuivre River State Park can be found at 678 State Route 147 in Troy.Each park’s event is limited to 15 people. A limited number of kayaks, paddles and life jackets will be available. These classes are made available by certified instructor volunteers, safety boaters and equipment donations from many organizations coming together to help their fellow paddlers across the state.Interested parties can register at Learn2 Programs | Missouri State Parks (mostateparks.com). In-person spaces are limited. A free online class is also available; however, in-person training with a certified instructor is strongly encouraged. The ACA is the national accrediting body for paddlesports education.For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site hosts 1860s Children’s Day May 4 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/hunter-dawson-state-historic-site-hosts-1860s-childrens-day-may-4 256561 at https://dnr.mo.gov Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:42:29 +0000 Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site hosts 1860s Children’s Day May 4 Karen Kremer Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:42 Release Date Tuesday, April 30, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 30, 2024 – Children of all ages are invited to Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 4, for 1860s Children’s Day. Children will have the opportunity to learn what life was like in the 1860s by participating in common chores and games from the time period.Activities include washing clothes with a washboard, dipping candles, making rag dolls, walking on stilts, playing horseshoes and cornhole, and more! This free event is open to the public and will be canceled in the case of inclement weather.For information, call the park office at 573-748-5340. Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site is located at 312 Dawson Road in New Madrid.For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov Wings over Weston scheduled for May 4 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/wings-over-weston-scheduled-may-4 256556 at https://dnr.mo.gov Mon, 29 Apr 2024 10:34:52 +0000 Wings over Weston scheduled for May 4 Karen Kremer Mon, 04/29/2024 - 10:34 Release Date Monday, April 29, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 29, 2024 – The birds have returned! It’s an exciting time of year and the  Wings over Weston program is back at Weston Bend State Park. Come celebrate the return of spring and of our colorful migratory birds.This annual event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 4, and celebrates the arrival of spring bird species to the park. This family-friendly day will teach visitors all about birds through hands-on activities, displays, crafts and games. Participants are encouraged to dress for the weather, bring water and snacks, and use sunscreen and insect repellent.Weston Bend State Park is located at 16600 Highway 45 North near Weston. For more information, call the park at 816-640-5443. In the event of inclement weather, the activities will be canceled.For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. Contact Information Tisha Holden Division Information Officer Address Missouri State Parks P.O. Box 176 Jefferson City, MO 65102 United States Office 573-751-6510 Toll-free 800-334-6946 Email tisha.holden@dnr.mo.gov