/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Mon, 13 May 2024 14:09:01 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/46952 46952 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 13 May 2024 08:40:01 +0000 Route CC in Iron County Reduced for Pavement Repairs Visitor (not verified) Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:40  SIKESTON― Route CC in Iron County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform pavement repairs.   This section of roadway is located from Route 21 to the end of state maintenance, near Ironton, Missouri.  Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, May 20 through Tuesday, June 25 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.   As work is underway, the work zone will be marked with signs and flaggers will be present.  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, 05/13/2024 - 03:32 https://www.modot.org/node/46951 46951 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 13 May 2024 08:30:01 +0000 Barton Co. Route O/West Fork Spring River Bridge CLOSED Beginning Week of May 20 for Replacement Visitor (not verified) Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:30 Barton County – The Barton County Route O bridge over West Fork Spring River west of Lamar will be CLOSED for up to five (5) months beginning the week of May 20, the Missouri Department of Transportation said. Contractor crews will replace the current bridge with a new wider structure. The bridge will include new barrier walls, guardrail on the bridge ends and permanent pavement striping. The current bridge was built in 1960 and is in deteriorating condition. Approximately 175 vehicles cross the bridge daily. Traffic impacts: All lanes of Route O CLOSED at the bridge for the duration of the project Drivers will have access to entrances and driveways at either end of the bridge but will not be able to travel through the work zone Drivers will be directed along a signed detour using U.S. Route 160, Barton County Route J and Missouri Route 126 Drivers are urged to find alternate routes around the work zone Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts Weather and/or unforeseen delays will alter the work schedule. This contract also includes replacement of the Route K/Drywood Creek bridge northwest of Liberal which also will begin during Summer 2024. Project background: Prime Contractor: Hartman & Company Inc., Springfield Completion Date: December 1, 2024 Total project cost: $2.7 million      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, 05/13/2024 - 03:28 https://www.modot.org/node/46950 46950 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 13 May 2024 08:30:01 +0000 MoDOT holds Interstate 70 and Bryan Road bridge open-house style public meeting Wednesday, May 22 Visitor (not verified) Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:30 ST. CHARLES COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold an informational open-house style public meeting about the ongoing rehabilitation of 12 Interstate 70 bridges, including sharing information about an upcoming closure of the Bryan Road bridge on Wednesday, May 22 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. The public meeting will be held at the O’Fallon City Hall multi-purpose room located at 100 Main Street, O’Fallon, MO 63366. No formal presentations will be made during the open house-style meeting. Attendees can stop by at any time during the meeting to view the project details and speak with representatives from MoDOT and the contractor. Starting in early June, Bryan Road over I-70 will be closed in both directions for bridge rehabilitation. The bridge is tentatively scheduled to reopen in mid-August. The I-70 ramps will remain open. Bryan Road traffic will be detoured to I-70 to make a U-turn at either Lake St. Louis Boulevard or Route K. I-70 lanes at the Bryan Road bridge will also be closed during off-peak times for bridge painting. 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. This meeting is accessible to individuals with disabilities. Masks are optional. To request other special accommodations, please call 1-866-ASK-MoDOT or email jack.wang@modot.mo.gov. Those who are unable to attend the public meeting in person can view the displays on the project website at https://www.modot.org/70-bridge-rehabilitation-st-charles.   ###     Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:28 https://www.modot.org/node/46949 46949 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 13 May 2024 08:10:01 +0000 Resurfacing Work Scheduled on Route N in Lewis County Visitor (not verified) Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:10 HANNIBAL – Weather permitting, a resurfacing project located on Route N in Lewis County, from Missouri Route 6 to end of state maintenance, is expected to begin as early as the week of May 13. The $7M contract was awarded last year to W. L. Miller Company of Hamilton, Illinois and includes several additional resurfacing projects scheduled to be completed by November 1, 2024: Clark County, Route C - From Missouri Route 81 to Missouri Route 27 (Complete) Lewis County, Route P - From U.S. Route 61 in Canton to Route C (In Progress) Lewis County, U.S. Route 61 Outer Road - From Business Route 61 to end of state maintenance in Canton (Tentatively scheduled to start immediately following completion of Route P) Knox/Lewis County, Route K - From Missouri Route 15 in Baring in Knox County to Route 6 in La Belle in Lewis County Traffic will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction at the location where crews are actively working. Flaggers and a pilot car will be utilized for traffic control to guide traffic through the work zone. Workers will be present during daylight hours. All work is weather dependent 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 was made available for Missouri’s low volume rural roads. Using asset management data, the Missouri Department of Transportation 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 have been 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). For more information on this and other projects in your area, please contact MoDOT’s Customer Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK MODOT (275-6636). 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 travel. Districts Involved Northeast Published On Mon, 05/13/2024 - 03:04 https://dese.mo.gov/missouri-recognizes-eight-gold-star-schools-1 30811 at https://dese.mo.gov Mon, 13 May 2024 08:08:17 +0000 Missouri Recognizes Eight Gold Star Schools Mrs. Hannah Mote Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:08 Read more about Missouri Recognizes Eight Gold Star Schools The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced eight Missouri Gold Star Schools for 2024. The program, which aligns with the National Blue Ribbon Schools Program sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes schools for outstanding academic achievement or for performing at high levels while serving a significant proportion of disadvantaged students.Missouri’s 2024 Gold Star Schools include: https://www.modot.org/node/46948 46948 at https://www.modot.org Mon, 13 May 2024 07:50:01 +0000 SB I-55 in Cape Girardeau County Reduced for Bridge Repairs Visitor (not verified) Mon, 05/13/2024 - 07:50 SIKESTON—Southbound Interstate 55 in Cape Girardeau County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews perform bridge repairs.   This section of the roadway is located from mile marker 91 to mile marker 92 near Cape Girardeau, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 15 from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The work zones will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near these areas.  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, 05/13/2024 - 02:46 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1981 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1981 Fri, 10 May 2024 16:51:56 +0000 House Democrats spoke to the media and took questions after passage of the general assembly’s FY ’25 budget proposal: https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/1978 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=1978 Fri, 10 May 2024 16:46:01 +0000 House Republicans addressed the media after completing passage of the legislature’s proposed FY 2025 budget: https://www.modot.org/node/46786 46786 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 10 May 2024 15:30:01 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, May 13-19 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 05/10/2024 - 15:30 St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of May 13-19. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. There also may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. 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 Route RA – Resurfacing project from County Road 462 to County Road 405, May 13. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Atchison County Route 46 – CLOSED for a bridge replacement project at the Little Tarkio Creek east of Fairfax, through mid-June 2024. (Contractor: North Central Bridge, LLC) https://www.modot.org/missouri-route-111-missouri-route-46-and-route-yy-bridge-replacement-atchison-and-gentry. U.S. Route 136 – Pavement repairs from Route O to Route N, May 13-15. Buchanan County U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from Route FF in Buchanan County to the Clinton/Clay County line through August 2024 (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons). Route AC – Intersection and ADA improvements at Messanie Street through May 15, 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Loop 29 (Pear Street) - Drainage work from U.S. 169 (Belt Highway) to Easton Road, through mid-June. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.). Caldwell County Route 13 – CLOSED from Far West Drive to Kingston for a resurfacing project from the south city limits of Hamilton to just north of Route HH in Kingston through mid-June. (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/13-pavement-resurfacing-caldwell-and-daviess. Route 13 – Pavement repairs from Mill Creek Drive in Hamilton to Route P, May 13-17 (Contractor: Phillips Hardy, Inc.). Carroll County Route D – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route W to County Road 220, May 13, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Route 41 – Resurfacing project from U.S. Route 24 near De Witt to the Missouri River, May 11-13. The road will be narrowed to one lane, with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone and a 10-foot width restriction. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC). Chariton County Route HH – CLOSED at the Bee Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through mid-July. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC) https://www.modot.org/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle. Route WW – CLOSED at the Old Channel Chariton River Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through August. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC) https://www.modot.org/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle. Route C – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Saint Joseph Avenue to Siloam Avenue, May 13-14, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Route C – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Siloam Avenue to Route F, May 15-16, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. 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. U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing project from the Clinton/Clay County line to Route FF in Buchanan County through August 2024. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons). DeKalb County U.S. Route 36 – On/Off RAMPS CLOSED intermittently for pavement repairs at the intersection of U.S. Route 69, May 11, 7 a.m. to noon. Grundy County I-35 – Seal coat project from Route N to U.S. Route 136 in Bethany through June. (Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.). Harrison County I-35 – Seal coat project north and southbound from Route N to U.S. Route 136 through June. (Contractor: Vance Brothers, Inc.). Holt County I-29 – Concrete replacement southbound, from mile marker 97.6 to mile marker 96.0, May 13-14. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound, from mile marker 84.4 to mile marker 87.0, May 14-15. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. I-29 – Concrete replacement northbound, from mile marker 92.0 to mile marker 92.6, May 15-16. The road will be narrowed to one lane around-the-clock. Route N – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route C to Route HH, May 16, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Linn County Route N – CLOSED around-the-clock for pavement repairs from Helm Street to Boston Street, May 13-14. Route DD – Resurfacing project May 13-15. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). Route Y – Resurfacing project May 16-25. The roadway will be narrowed to one lane with flaggers directing motorists through the work zone. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). Livingston County Route D – CLOSED at the Rattlesnake Creek Bridge for a bridge rehabilitation project through mid-August. (Contractor: Capital Paving and Construction, LLC). https://www.modot.org/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle. U.S. Route 36 – Resurfacing and pavement improvement project from the Coon Creek Bridge in Chillicothe to the Caldwell County line through June. One lane may be closed in either direction around-the-clock. A 15-foot width restriction will be in place with a 10-foot width restriction under the U.S. Route 65 bridge and the Kansas City Sub railroad bridge in Chillicothe (Contractor: Magruder Paving, LLC). U.S. Route 65 – Concrete replacement from County Road 216 to County Road 202, May 13-17. Route K – Sidewalk improvements on Route K in Chula, May 13-14 (Contractor: BRS Construction, LLC). Route B – Sidewalk improvements on Route B in Wheeling May 15-late June (Contractor: BRS Construction, LLC). Mercer County Route JJ – CLOSED for survey work from Route Y to Route C, May 13-23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Nodaway County U.S. Route 71 – Resurfacing project northbound from Pumpkin Center to Maryville through early June. (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.) Route NN – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Katydid Road to Route EE, May 13-16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. Worth County U.S. Route 169 – Resurfacing and slide repair project from the Iowa State line to just north of Route 46 through early July 2024 (Contractor: Herzog Contracting Corp.).     --- ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 05/10/2024 - 10:28 https://www.modot.org/node/46785 46785 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 10 May 2024 15:20:01 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for May 13-17 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 05/10/2024 - 15:20 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from May 13-17. All work is weather permitting. CLAY COUNTY US Highway 169 southbound ramp to westbound Missouri Highway 152: ramp closed on Tue., May 14, from approximately 10am until 1 pm for signage work. JOHNSON COUNTY Missouri Highway 13 between US Highway 50 and Missouri Highway 7: flagging operation on Mon., May 13 and Tue., May 14, from approximately 7 am until 4 pm, for shoulder work. MO-13 between US-50 and Route CC: flagging operation on Wed., May 15 and Thu., May 16, from approximately 7 am until 4 pm, for shoulder work. PETTIS COUNTY Route B between Ragar Rd. and Quisenberry Rd.: full closure on Tue., May 14, from approximately 7 am until 4 pm, for culvert replacement work. RAY COUNTY Route A at various locations: flagging operations from Mon., 13 until Fri., May 17, from approximately 7 am until 4 pm daily, for patching work. 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. Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Fri, 05/10/2024 - 10:13 https://www.modot.org/node/46784 46784 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 10 May 2024 15:20:01 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: Permit work will require closure on I-435 in Clay County, May 19 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 05/10/2024 - 15:20 CLAY COUNTY – Permit work requires temporary closures of all lanes on I-435 near the NE Barry Road Bridge Overpass at Mile Marker 49.0 in Kansas City. The Kansas City Police Department will assist with traffic control with temporary rolling stops. Work will begin at approximately 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 19. This closure will last for 15 minutes or less.  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. 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, 05/10/2024 - 10:15 https://www.modot.org/node/46783 46783 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 10 May 2024 14:20:01 +0000 Wehmeyer Drive at Route 94 in Jefferson City to close next week Visitor (not verified) Fri, 05/10/2024 - 14:20 Project U.S. Route 54 Eastbound Highway Widening in Callaway and Cole JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Construction crews will close Wehmeyer Drive at Route 94 in Jefferson City starting Wednesday, May 15. The roadway will remain closed around-the-clock for up to five days. Motorists will need to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure.   All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.  Wehmeyer Drive is being realigned with the entrance to Hitachi Energy and a left-turn lane is being added to westbound Route 94 to improve traffic safety and mitigate traffic back-ups during peak hours.    This work is part of the larger project that includes adding a third continuous lane of travel to eastbound U.S. Route 54 and adding auxiliary lanes on Route 94. The most up-to-date traffic restrictions and information about the ongoing work along the U.S. Route 54 corridor in Jefferson can be found at www.modot.org/guide-us-route-54-improvement-projects-jefferson-city.  MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.    For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram    Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down   ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 05/10/2024 - 09:14 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-parson-embark-trade-mission-italy-promote-missouri-ideal-business 12311 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 10 May 2024 13:57:47 +0000 Governor Parson to Embark on Trade Mission to Italy to Promote Missouri as Ideal Business Location johnathan.shiflett Fri, 05/10/2024 - 13:57 May 10, 2024 From May 18 - 25, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to Italy for an international Trade Mission. Italy is a top source of foreign direct investment and a key trade partner for Missouri, with more than $169 million in exports in 2023. Jefferson City From May 18 - 25, Governor Mike Parson and First Lady Teresa Parson will travel to Italy for an international Trade Mission. Italy is a top source of foreign direct investment and a key trade partner for Missouri, with more than $169 million in exports in 2023.Consistent with Governor Parson’s infrastructure and economic development priorities, the goal of the Trade Mission is to build relationships with key international figures to promote Missouri’s strong capacity for trade. Governor Parson will meet with various government officials, diplomats, and business leaders to promote Missouri as a prime destination for business investment and expansion.“Given the importance of international trade to our economy, we're excited to again promote Missouri as an ideal business location,” Governor Parson said. “Italy is home to several leading companies that have already invested in our state while growing and creating jobs for Missourians. We look forward to thanking Italian business leaders for their partnerships while demonstrating to others that our state has what it takes to support their success.”The Trade Mission will include stops in Milan and Rome to meet with companies with an existing presence in Missouri and companies without a presence in the state to encourage future investment. In Milan, Governor Parson will meet with the U.S. Consul General and the U.S. Commercial Services team. Governor Parson will also meet with the U.S. Ambassador in Rome.The $169 million in goods exported to Italy in 2023 show the importance of international trade to the state’s economic success. Among the goods exported, leather, machinery, and chemicals were among those in highest demand.This will be Governor Parson's eighth Trade Mission since becoming Governor.Italy HighlightsGovernor Parson will take part in meetings with executives of several leading companies, including PIVA Group, Leonardo DRS, TAB, Buzzi Unicem, Principe Foods, Serioplast, and Reply - all of which have existing relationships with Missouri.Governor Parson will also participate in discussions with key Italian business organizations, including the Council of Regions in Rome.The Trade Mission is funded by the Hawthorn Foundation, a Missouri nonprofit organization. For updates on the trip, follow @GovMikeParson on Facebook and @GovParsonMO on Twitter. https://www.modot.org/node/46782 46782 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 10 May 2024 13:40:01 +0000 Crawford County Route 19, H, & F bridges over I-44 scheduled for rehabilitation Visitor (not verified) Fri, 05/10/2024 - 13:40 Route F and H bridges to close beginning June 3, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo – A bridge rehabilitation project on Crawford County Routes 19, H, and F over Interstate 44 is set to begin the first week of June. Construction crews plan to close Route F to all traffic on Monday, June 3, and will then close Route H on June 4. A signed detour will be in place for both routes, which are anticipated to be complete in early July. When Route F is completed, Route 19 construction will begin as staged construction: one lane will remain open with temporary signals guiding motorists through the work zone. Route 19 is expected to reopen to two lanes in September 2024. These bridges were all built in 1966. While the supporting structures are in good condition, the driving surface has deteriorated, and the guardrail need updated to current standards. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. For more information, or to sign up for project-specific updates, visit the project’s webpage at https://www.modot.org/missouri-route-19-route-f-and-route-h-bridge-rehabilitation-over-interstate-44-crawford. MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones. Motorists are advised to use extra caution through work zones, obey all traffic signs, and avoid any distractions.   For traffic updates or other transportation-related matters, please call 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636) or visit our Traveler Information Map. Information is also available 24/7 via social media. Follow the MoDOT Central Missouri District on social media: Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 05/10/2024 - 08:37 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/missouri-state-parks-honors-military-service-0 257231 at https://dnr.mo.gov Thu, 09 May 2024 17:31:34 +0000 Missouri State Parks honors military service Karen Kremer Thu, 05/09/2024 - 17:31 Release Date Friday, May 10, 2024 Several parks and historic sites participate in Blue Star Museum initiative JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 10, 2024 – Missouri State Parks values the tremendous contributions and sacrifices made by members of the military and their families. To show appreciation to active service members, Missouri State Parks is joining the nationwide Blue Star Museums initiative, a program that offers free admission to currently serving U.S. military personnel and their families. The program kicks off on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 18, and ends on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.The Blue Star Museums program is a collaborative effort of the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the U.S. Department of Defense and more than 2,000 museums across the nation. Those currently serving in the United States military and their families receive free admission to museums and historic sites that are part of the Missouri State Parks system by showing their military ID. For more information about participating locations, visit mostateparks.com/page/69416/blue-star-museums-program or for a nationwide list of participating museums, visit arts.gov/BlueStarMuseums.In addition to the Blue Star Museums program, Missouri State Parks also offers a military camping discount. Military members and veterans receive a $2 discount year-round at state parks campgrounds. The military discount will be given to retired, veteran and active-duty military personnel, as well as family members of active-duty military personnel, by showing a military ID. For additional information about the military camping discount and 2024 camping rates, visit mostateparks.com/page/83631/missouri-state-parks-honors-veterans. During July, visitors to Missouri’s state parks and historic sites will have the opportunity to “round up” their purchases to be used for veteran programs, such as the Hero Deer Hunt and Veterans’ Deer Hunt.For more information on the Missouri State Park system, 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