/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Wed, 15 May 2024 01:49:04 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/47042 47042 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 16:20:01 +0000 TRAFFIC ALERT: WB US 60 Left Lane CLOSED West of Route 65 for Pipe Repair Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 16:20   Where: Westbound U.S. Route 60 (James River Freeway) west of U.S. Route 65 near the Glenstone Avenue exit When: Now until further notice What: MoDOT and contractor crews will be making repairs to a damaged pipe in the median. Crews will excavate the area to make repairs to the damaged pipe, and then repair the impacted inside shoulder area. Traffic Impacts: Westbound Route 60 (James River Freeway) inside shoulder and far left lane CLOSED west of Route 65 in Springfield Right two westbound Route 60 lanes OPEN to traffic Eastbound Route 60 (James River Freeway) inside shoulder west of Route 65 CLOSED Expect delays during high traffic volume times Watch for crews and equipment working close to traffic Drivers are urged to consider alternate routes Check MoDOT’s Traveler Information Map for road closings/traffic impacts   Staging will take place over the next few days, prior to work beginning. It is expected that the repairs will take up to 14 days to complete. Weather and/or construction delays may alter the work schedule.   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, 05/14/2024 - 11:18 https://www.modot.org/node/47041 47041 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 16:10:01 +0000 Reminder: MoDOT to hold open house meeting for projects in Andrew, Buchanan counties Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 16:10 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Transportation will host a public meeting in St. Joseph to discuss upcoming bridge deck replacement projects in Andrew County on Routes H and B, and in Buchanan County on Route DD. You are invited to attend a public open house meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at the Missouri Department of Transportation's Northwest District Office, 3602 N. Belt Highway, St. Joseph, MO 64506. Attendees are welcome to come any time between 4-6 p.m. to speak with project leaders.  This meeting will allow the public to share their thoughts and concerns about the plans for each of the bridge projects and to provide comments, either directly to the engineers or through the comment form, on those concerns. MoDOT engineers will also be available to answer questions regarding other planned Statewide Transportation Improvement Program projects and maintenance work in the area.   If you are unable to attend the open house, two other opportunities for public comment are available through Wednesday, May 29, 2024.  View the project website at https://www.modot.org/route-b-route-dd-and-route-h-bridge-rehabilitation-andrew-and-buchanan. While there, sign up to receive updates about this project via email and/or leave comments.  Mail your comments to:                         Andrew, Buchanan counties public meeting             Missouri Department of Transportation            3602 North Belt Highway           St. Joseph, MO 64506  All comments must be postmarked by Wednesday, May 29, 2024.     Facebook | X | Instagram   ###  Project Webpage  Route B, Route DD, and Route H Bridge Rehabilitation in Andrew and Buchanan | Missouri Department of Transportation (modot.org)  Districts Involved Northwest Published On Tue, 05/14/2024 - 11:03 https://www.modot.org/node/47040 47040 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 15:30:01 +0000 Seal Coat Operations to Impact Traffic on Route C in Perry and Cape Girardeau Counties Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 15:30 SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route C in Perry and Cape Girardeau Counties.   This section of roadway is located from Route A near Altenburg, Missouri to U.S. Route 61 near Pocahontas, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.   Seal coats are a pavement repair process that is used by MoDOT on roads with lower traffic volumes to maximize available resources and extend the life of the roadway. Hot emulsion oil is sprayed onto the surface of the road, followed by finely ground rocks which are then compacted to adhere to the roadway.  Excess material is swept off the surface, leaving an improved roadway that will hold up longer against the elements.   The method costs about one third the amount of a traditional asphalt overlay. The treatment keeps water from penetrating the surface, extends the life of the roadway up to seven years, and provides improved traction.   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 Tue, 05/14/2024 - 10:21 https://www.modot.org/node/47039 47039 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 15:30:01 +0000 Seal Coat Operations to Impact Traffic on Route P in Perry County Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 15:30 SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route P in Perry County.   This section of roadway is located from Route C to U.S. Route 61 near Perryville, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.   Seal coats are a pavement repair process that is used by MoDOT on roads with lower traffic volumes to maximize available resources and extend the life of the roadway. Hot emulsion oil is sprayed onto the surface of the road, followed by finely ground rocks which are then compacted to adhere to the roadway.  Excess material is swept off the surface, leaving an improved roadway that will hold up longer against the elements.   The method costs about one third the amount of a traditional asphalt overlay. The treatment keeps water from penetrating the surface, extends the life of the roadway up to seven years, and provides improved traction.   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 Tue, 05/14/2024 - 10:29 https://www.modot.org/node/47038 47038 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 15:20:01 +0000 Seal Coat Operations to Impact Traffic on Route A in Perry County Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 15:20 SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route A in Perry County.   This section of roadway is located from U.S. Route 61 near Uniontown, Missouri to County Road 447 near Wittenberg, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.   Seal coats are a pavement repair process that is used by MoDOT on roads with lower traffic volumes to maximize available resources and extend the life of the roadway. Hot emulsion oil is sprayed onto the surface of the road, followed by finely ground rocks which are then compacted to adhere to the roadway.  Excess material is swept off the surface, leaving an improved roadway that will hold up longer against the elements.   The method costs about one third the amount of a traditional asphalt overlay. The treatment keeps water from penetrating the surface, extends the life of the roadway up to seven years, and provides improved traction.   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 Tue, 05/14/2024 - 10:12 https://www.modot.org/node/47037 47037 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 15:00:01 +0000 RESCHEDULED: Wehmeyer Drive at Route 94 in Jefferson City to close May 20 Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 15:00 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Construction crews have rescheduled the planned closure of Wehmeyer Drive at Route 94 in Jefferson City. Weather permitting, the roadway will now close Monday, May 20, and remain closed around-the-clock for up to five days. Motorists will need to use an alternate route for the duration of the closure.   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 Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:51 https://www.modot.org/node/47036 47036 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 15:00:01 +0000 Lane closures on NB/SB I-435 for bridge rehabilitation on I-435 over Raytown Rd. Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 15:00 Overnight pavement repair rescheduled for May 17-18 on NB I-435. 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., ongoing through mid-Aug. 2024 NEW - RESCHEDULED: 8 p.m. on May 17 until 8 a.m. on May 18 (approximately) scheduled double lane closure for NB I-435 from just before Raytown Rd. and just past Stadium Dr. for pavement repair (evening/overnight). Only one lane will remain open in this section on NB I-435 while repairs are being made. This work is weather dependent. SB I-435 will have a single lane closure over Raytown Rd. from ongoing through Dec. 2024 Reminders for motorists traveling to Kauffman Stadium: Motorists traveling to Kauffman Stadium will need to plan ahead, leave early and be vigilant of work in the area. Access to gates 5, 6, and 7 from I-435 north 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 Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:59 https://www.modot.org/node/47035 47035 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 14:50:01 +0000 Route 141 to Close Sunday, May 19, for Triathlon Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 14:50 WEST ST. LOUIS COUNTY – Motorists who travel Route 141 in west St. Louis County will need to consider an alternate route on Sunday, May 19.  Route 141 will be closed between Route 364 and Marine Ave. from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m., due to the Lou Fusz Subaru St. Louis Triathlon. Additionally, one northbound and one southbound lane of Route 141, between St. Luke’s Hospital Rd. and Route 364, will be closed during the same time. ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:46 https://www.modot.org/node/47034 47034 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 14:50:01 +0000 Seal Coat Operations to Impact Traffic on Route K in Perry County Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 14:50 SIKESTON – Missouri Department of Transportation crews will be making driving surface improvements on Route K in Perry County.   This section of roadway is located from Route B to Route O near Perryville, Missouri.   Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, June 3 through Friday, June 28 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.   Seal coats are a pavement repair process that is used by MoDOT on roads with lower traffic volumes to maximize available resources and extend the life of the roadway. Hot emulsion oil is sprayed onto the surface of the road, followed by finely ground rocks which are then compacted to adhere to the roadway.  Excess material is swept off the surface, leaving an improved roadway that will hold up longer against the elements.   The method costs about one third the amount of a traditional asphalt overlay. The treatment keeps water from penetrating the surface, extends the life of the roadway up to seven years, and provides improved traction.   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 Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:49 https://www.modot.org/node/47033 47033 at https://www.modot.org Tue, 14 May 2024 14:20:01 +0000 U.S. Route 60 in Stoddard and Butler Counties Reduced for Various Bridge Repairs Visitor (not verified) Tue, 05/14/2024 - 14:20 SIKESTON – Various sections of Route 60 in Stoddard and Butler Counties will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge repairs.   Work will take place between Route 114 near Grayridge, Missouri and Route DD near Fisk, Missouri. Drivers should anticipate short, intermittent lane reductions in the vicinity of the bridge repairs.    Weather permitting, work will take place Wednesday, May 15 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The work zones 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 Tue, 05/14/2024 - 09:10 https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/public-information-meeting-ribbon-cutting-ceremony-be-held-meramec-state-park-may-18 257661 at https://dnr.mo.gov Mon, 13 May 2024 14:44:00 +0000 Public information meeting and ribbon-cutting ceremony to be held at Meramec State Park May 18 Karen Kremer Mon, 05/13/2024 - 14:44 Release Date Monday, May 13, 2024 JEFFERSON CITY, MO, MAY 13, 2024 – The public is invited to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Meramec State Park’s two new playgrounds beginning at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 18.Following the ceremony, there will be an open house-style public meeting from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Representatives from Missouri State Parks will be on hand to provide information about the park and answer questions. Both the ribbon-cutting ceremony and the public meeting will take place near the day-use area playground.Public input is important to Missouri State Parks. These informational meetings are being held virtually or in-person in all state parks and historic sites to help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings will inform the public on the current status and future plans for the park or historic site, and offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities. For more information on public meetings, visit mostateparks.com/page/66611/informational-meetings.Meramec State Park is located at 115 Meramec Park Drive in Sullivan.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 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://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://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.