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September 19, 2024

RAMP CLOSURES ALONG US ROUTE 63 IN COLUMBIA

The contractor has made changes to the planned schedule of work for the remainder of the week for the ramps along U.S. Route 63 in the Columbia/Prathersville area as part of a resurfacing project. Contractors from Capital Paving and Construction LLC, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, worked at the Oakland Gravel Road and Prathersville Road overpasses Wednesday and then will move to the shoulder work on Thursday and Friday.

Below is the revised schedule of work for the remainder of the week. As always, all scheduled work is subject to change.

Planned work Wednesday, Sept. 18:

7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. – in the following order:

1. West end of Oakland Gravel Road and southbound off-ramp from U.S. Route 63 CLOSED. The southbound on-ramp to U.S. Route 63 from Oakland Gravel Road will remain open.
2. East end of Oakland Gravel Road and northbound off-ramp from U.S. Route 63 will CLOSE. The northbound on-ramp to U.S. Route 63 will remain open.

3 to 9 p.m. – in the following order:

1. East end of Prathersville Road and northbound off-ramp from U.S. Route 63 will CLOSE. The northbound on-ramp to U.S. Route 63 will remain open.
2. West end of Prathersville Road and the southbound off-ramp from U.S. Route 63 will CLOSE. The southbound on-ramp to U.S. Route 63 will remain open.

Planned work for Thursday, Sept. 19, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.:

• The southbound driving lane of U.S. Route 63 will close for the paving of the outside shoulder.

Planned work for Friday, Sept. 20, 7:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.:

• The northbound driving lane of U.S. Route 63 will close for the paving of the outside shoulder.

Some intermittent, short-term ramp closures may be necessary between Route B and Route 763 throughout the day Thursday and Friday. Motorists are advised to use caution, slow down and eliminate all distractions. Pay attention to signs, changing traffic patterns, and workers and equipment close to the travelway.

UPDATE ON SLIDE REPAIR PROJECT ON ROUTE U IN WARREN COUNTY

The slide repair project located in Warren County on Route U, between Rogers Drive and Lake Ridge Lane, approximately 1.25 miles north of Missouri Route 94, has been declared an emergency project allowing an accelerated schedule for the letting and award of the repair contract.

All necessary environmental clearances and right of way have been obtained and the project is currently underway.  The work is scheduled to be completed in November.

Route U will remain closed until the project is complete.  The preferred detour around the closure is to use Missouri Route 94 to Missouri Route 47.

OTHER MODOT NEWS

The Missouri Legislature and Governor Parson signed into law significant investment in the I-44 Corridor during the 2024 Legislative session.  The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approved the 2025-2029 Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan this summer which included already planned projects programmed along the I-44 corridor. These historic investments for I-44 corridor are just a start to bring a much-needed upgrade to this aging facility.  MoDOT is currently updating the Forward 44 purpose and need study which is anticipated to be completed in early 2025.  

MoDOT has an immediate need to acquire the services of three (3) Owner Engineer Consultants to assist as an extension of MoDOT Staff to develop, procure and deliver projects within each District.  The contract is anticipated to provide flexibility to manage each District’s program related to I-44 improvements.  Consultants should understand they will be precluded from any future alternative delivery projects as a bidder due to their work as part of these contracts.  In addition to the above three (3) Consultant contract Opportunities, MoDOT will release a solicitation for an Improve I-70 Owner Consultant opportunity for the section between the Missouri River Bridge in Rocheport to west of the I-70/US 63 interchange in Columbia. 

Formal solicitations are anticipated to be released by early next week and a 3-4 week time frame will be provided to put together letters of interest. 

Other Pertinent information: 

• All letters of interest will be due at the same time.  Industry will have 3-4 weeks for teaming and decision making. 
• Consultants may submit for all four (4) opportunities, however consideration must be given to understanding the intensity of each project and expectation to deliver. 
• Consultants offering letters on more than one solicitation will be asked to identify their priority. 
• Each Solicitation will seek ability to move quickly and call-in resources to meet deadlines. 
• Careful coordination with subconsultants should be considered as it relates to conflict of interest and competition on alternative delivered projects. 
• Each Contract will have a required DBE Goal. 

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September 18, 2024

TEENS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN TUESDAY MORNING ACCIDENT

Two Salisbury teens were seriously injured in an accident that occurred just before 8am Tuesday in Chariton County.  The patrol says that a 16 year old girl and a 14 year old boy were passengers’ in a vehicle driven by 39 year old Joshua Brown of Salisbury.  They were on US 24 at Highway Y in Brunswick when he attempted to make a left turn, failed to yield and pulled into the path of a tractor trailer driven by 59 year old Larry Fox of Brunswick and the semi struck the vehicle in the passenger side.  Both teens were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

FOUR INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN ADAIR COUNTY CRASH

Four people were injured, one seriously in a Monday afternoon crash in Adair County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 2:30pm as a truck driven by 33 year old Brian Western of Greentop was stopped in the roadway to make a left turn on US 63 when it was struck in the rear by a car driven by 32 year old Neil Mehta of Kirksville.  The collision forced Western’s truck into the southbound lane where it struck a truck driven by 22 year old Keith Steen Jr. of Kirksville and also a truck driven by 76 year old Shirley Watt of Centralia.  After impact Watt’s truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and overturned.  She sustained serious injuries, while her passenger 68 year old Paul Kennedy of Centralia suffered moderate injuries as did Steen Jr. also Mehta suffered minor injuries.  All four were taken to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment.

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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.

Adair County

Business Route 63 (Baltimore Street) – September 23, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 6 to Charles Street in Kirksville between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Audrain County

U.S. Route 54 – September 18 - 20, LANE RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Missouri Route 19 to Route P in Vandalia between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.

Business Route 54 – September 23, LANE RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Green Boulevard to Teal Lake Road in Mexico between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Missouri Route 22 – September 24 – 25, LANE RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Mexico City Limits to Centralia City Limits between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.

Route N – September 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 1600 feet west of West Jackson Street in Martinsburg to CR 740 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Clark County

Route K – September 16 – 19 & 23 – 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement from Iowa State line to Route AA between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Lewis County

Route D – September 16 – 19 & 23 – 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route U to Missouri Route 156 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Lincoln County

Route V – September 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Ethan Drive to Sherman Drive between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route V – September 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from U.S. Route 61 to Henry Harris Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route V – September 27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Ivy Lane to Harmony Grove Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Macon County

Route K – September 16 – 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Mariner Street to Landmark Street between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Marion County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route J to Route Z between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 17 – 20, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K to Route TT in Shelby County between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.

Route Z – September 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route CC to Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Monroe County

U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – September 16 - 17, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route C to Missouri Route 15 between 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route D – September 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 647 to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route D – September 27, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route E to CR 657 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route Z – September 18 – 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 364 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route Z – September 20 & 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to CR 616 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route Z – September 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 770 to CR 650 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  

Route Z – September 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 154 to CR 670 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Montgomery County

Route ZZ – September 23 - 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route B to CR 1040 in Callaway County between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route ZZ – September 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Cedartown Road to Whitehall School Road between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route ZZ – September 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Whitehall School Road to Missouri Route 19 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Pike County

U.S. Route 79 – July 15 – September 30, CLOSED for flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross in Clarksville beginning July 15th ending September 30th.

Randolph County

Route O – September 23, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 1.5 miles west of Route C to 2 miles west of Route C between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Route BB – September 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations beginning at CR 2150 continuing 1000 feet east of CR 2150 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Route BB – September 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations beginning at CR 2270 continuing 1000 feet east of CR 2270 between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Schuyler County

Route J – September 23 – 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Walking Trail Drive to Quail Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – September 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Keller Drive to Rocky Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route K – September 16 - 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Fifth Street to Keim Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route V – September 18 - 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Scotland County

Route AA – September 18 - 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 458 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 17 – 20, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K in Marion County to Route TT between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 23 – 24, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route N between 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 25 - 27, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 311 to the Macon County Line between 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. p.m. daily.

Route H – September 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Route M – September 17 – 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

Route P - September 23 – 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 227 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

Route U – September 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 343 to CR 337 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Route MM - September 25 - 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to CR 315 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

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September 17, 2024

MAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN CALLAWAY COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Hartsburg man was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6am Sunday in Callaway County.  The patrol says that 26 year old Caleb Ellingsworth was on Route CC when his motorcycle struck a cow that was in the roadway.  He was transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.

DRIVERS HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK

Both drivers were hurt in a two-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in Lincoln County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:20am as 38 year old Shannon Frkovic of Foley was on MO 47 when she failed to keep a proper lookout and the front of her SUV struck the rear of a truck driven by 60 year old John Greco of Winfield.  Both were taken to area hospitals for treatment of minor injuries.

TEEN HURT IN SUNDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A teen was hurt in a Sunday afternoon crash in Lafayette County.  State troopers stated that a 16 year old girl from Dover, MO was on 14401 Rocky Ford Road when her SUV ran off the road, she overcorrected, causing it to travel off the opposite side of the road and then struck an embankment and overturned.  The teen sustained minor injuries and was taken to Western Missouri Medical Center in Warrensburg for treatment.  The crash happened at around 1:30pm Sunday.

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September 11, 2024

New Assistant Administrator for Macon County Health Department

The Macon County Health Department and the Macon County Health Department Board of Trustees invites you to welcome Sarah Miller as the new Assistant Administrator which began on Monday.  She will be working and training to assume the position beginning Jan. 1, 2025 with the retirement of current Administrator Mike Chambers.  Miller has a long history working in health care for 18 years at Samaritan Hospital in Macon primarily in insurance billing and has spent the last 10 years as Patient Accounts Director.

Governor Parson, Attorney General Bailey Announce New Actions to Combat Spread of Dangerous Unregulated Cannabis Products

On Tuesday, during a press conference at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson and Attorney General Andrew Bailey announced a joint task force between the Attorney General's Office (AGO) and the Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control (ATC) to combat the spread of unregulated psychoactive cannabis products in Missouri. This latest action comes after Governor Parson announced Executive Order 24-10 and subsequent emergency rules by ATC were refused. 

Governor Parson and Attorney General Bailey were joined by Senate President Pro Tempore Caleb Rowden, House Majority Floor Leader Jonathan Patterson, Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Director Paula Nickelson, Department of Public Safety Deputy Director Kevin Bond, ATC State Supervisor Michael Leara, and Missouri Poison Center Director Julie Weber.  

"While there are some out there who want Missourians to believe the proliferation of these harmful products is not an emergency or threat to the well-being of Missouri children, I, along with the Attorney General, DPS, DHSS, and other health experts, strongly disagree," Governor Parson said. "Together, with the help of the Attorney General and his team, we will root out these cannabis products being deceptively marketed to our children until such time the General Assembly provides the statutory framework for commonsense regulations." 

“Under state law, Missourians have a right to know what is in the products they or their children consume. That is why we are building on our existing investigation into these harmful, illicit products by formalizing a unit within my Consumer Protection Division that will be dedicated to investigating referrals from the ATC,” Attorney General Bailey said. “We will enforce the law to protect our children every step of the way.”

The AGO and ATC will establish a joint task force. Under the terms of the partnership, ATC will be responsible for investigating its licensees who sell unregulated psychoactive cannabis products in their facilities, collecting evidence of deceptive marketing practices, and referring matters to the AGO.

The AGO will create a specialized new unit within its Consumer Protection division to evaluate referrals from ATC and use its authority under the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act (MMPA) to bring legal action against licensees who continue prohibited practices related to unregulated psychoactive cannabis products 

DHSS will continue to embargo unregulated psychoactive cannabis food products being sold, manufactured, or delivered in Missouri that do not originate from an "approved source" according to state and federal law. DHSS's efforts will complement those of the AGO and ATC's joint task force. 

Since September 1, DHSS has visited 64 facilities, finding 39 with unregulated psychoactive cannabis products present on shelves. Thus far, 8,929 products have been embargoed through these enforcement efforts. 

DHSS already regulates food products using the authority within Missouri Revised Statutes Chapter 196, sections 196.010 to 196.120, and the Missouri Food Code. To report an unregulated product, submit a complaint at Health.Mo.Gov/Report.

Highway Commission Seeks Applications for MoDOT Director

The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission have opened its search for a new director for the Missouri Department of Transportation. Director Patrick McKenna has announced his departure effective September 20, and the Commission has named MoDOT Deputy Director Ed Hassinger as interim director to lead the organization during the transition.

The Commission has posted the job description and job posting, which includes instructions for how to apply, at www.modot.org/careers.  Applications will be received through 5:00 p.m. on September 27, 2024.

“The Commission appreciates the input received from stakeholders, the public and employees on important leadership qualities for the director. Some of the common themes we heard include a commitment to safety, vision, integrity, engagement and collaboration and a focus on all modes of transportation,” said Commission Chairman W. Dustin Boatwright. “The MoDOT Director position is critical to the success of transportation in Missouri, and we are excited to see the interest and talent of applicants for this challenging position.”

The Commission intends to have a new director in place by the end of the year.

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September 10, 2024

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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.

Audrain County

U.S. Route 54 – September 9 - 12, LANE RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Missouri Route 19 to Route P in Vandalia between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.

Knox County

Missouri Route 156 – September 9 - 12, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the North River Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Lewis County

Route V – September 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route Z to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route V – September 10 – 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route D  - September 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Columbus Street to Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Lincoln County

Route V – September 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 0.03 mile before Whippoorwill Trail to 0.144 mile after Ivy Lane between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Route V – September 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Ethan Drive to Sherman Drive between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Marion County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 17 – 20, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K to Route TT between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 16, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route U to Route J between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - September 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route E to Route U between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Monroe County

U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – September 9 - 11, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from CR 971 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – September 12 – 13, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route A to Business Highway 24 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route CC – September 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from approximately 1500 feet east of Missouri Route 161 to Mayapple Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  

Route JJ – September 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations beginning 400 feet east continuing to 1000 feet east of Route F between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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.

Schuyler County

Route V – September 9 – 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route K – September 16 - 17, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Fifth Street to Keim Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Scotland County

Route P – September 9 – 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from the Iowa State Line to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route BB – September 11, CLOSED for seal coat operations from CR 706 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route CC – September 10, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route B to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – September 9 – 11, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route T to Route Z between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – September 17 – 20, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route K to Route TT between 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. daily.

Route H – September 19, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 151 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Route M – September 17 – 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. daily.

Route U – September 20, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 343 to CR 337 between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

COMMISSION AWARDS CONTRACTS FOR PROJECTS IN NORTHEAST DISTRICT

During its regular meeting on September 5, the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for seal coat and resurfacing projects in the Northeast District. 

• A $2.7M contract was awarded to W.L. Miller Company for seal coat and resurfacing projects in Clark, Putnam, Schuyler and Scotland counties at the following locations:
• U.S. Route 136 - resurfacing from U.S. Route 63 in Schuyler County to 0.3 miles west of Route N near Livonia in Putnam County
• U.S. Route 136 - seal coat from U.S. Route 63 at Lancaster in Schuyler County to the Scotland County line
• U.S. Route 136 - seal coat from the Schuyler County line to 0.5 miles west of the BNSF Railroad near Medill in Clark County
• A $9M contract was awarded to Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. for resurfacing projects in Audrain, Boone, Knox, Monroe and Shelby counties at the following locations:
• Route K - from Missouri Route 151 to Missouri Route 15 in Shelbyville in Shelby County
• Missouri Route 151 - from Missouri Route 156 in Knox County to 0.3 miles north of U.S. Route 36 near Clarence in Shelby County
• Missouri Route 151 - from 0.3 miles north of U.S. Route 36 in Shelby County to Missouri Route 22 near Centralia in Boone County, and on Business Route 36 in Clarence in Shelby County
• Business Route 36 - from U.S. Route 36 west junction to U.S. Route 36 east junction in Shelbina in Shelby County
• A $3.2M contract was awarded to W.L. Miller Company for a resurfacing project in Adair, Schuyler and Sullivan counties at the following locations. The routes below are included in Gov. Parson’s Rural Roads program.
• Route D - from Missouri Route 6 in Green Castle in Sullivan County to Missouri Route 149 in Adair County
• Route H - from U.S. Route 136 to Route W in Schuyler County
• Route W - from Putnam County line to U.S. Route 63 in Schuyler County
• Route T - from U.S. Route 63 to end of state maintenance in Adair County

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September 6, 2024

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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.

Audrain County

U.S. Route 54 – September 9 - 12, LANE RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Missouri Route 19 to Route P in Vandalia between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily.

Knox County

Missouri Route 156 – September 3 - 12, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the North River Bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Lewis County

Route V – September 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route Z to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route V – September 10 – 11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route O between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Lincoln County

Missouri Route 79 – September 3 - 6, LANE RESTRICTION for grinding high joints from Foley city limits to Winfield city limits between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route V – September 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from 0.03 mile before Whippoorwill Trail to 0.144 mile after Ivy Lane between 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.

Monroe County

U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound) – September 4 - 6, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 396 to CR 426 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – September 9 - 11, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from CR 971 to Route A between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

U.S. Route 24 (Eastbound & Westbound) – September 12 – 13, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route A to Business Highway 24 between 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route CC – September 12, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from approximately 1500 feet east of Missouri Route 161 to Mayapple Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  

Route JJ – September 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations beginning 400 feet east continuing to 1000 feet east of Route F between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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.

Ralls County

Route O – September 6, CLOSED for private entrance bridge replacement beginning 700 feet south of the Marion County line and continuing to 1000 feet south of the Marion County line between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Schuyler County

Route V – September 9 – 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route D to Hilliard Avenue between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Scotland County

Route BB – September 11, CLOSED for seal coat operations from CR 706 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route CC – September 10, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route B to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route EE – September 9, CLOSED for seal coat operations from CR 852 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – September 9 – 11, LANE RESTRICTION for shoulder work operations from Route T to Route Z between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

MSHP RELEASES LABOR DAY HOLIDAY STATS

Seven people died in traffic crashes, two people died in a boating crash, and one person drowned during the 2024 Labor Day holiday weekend. The 2024 counting period for the Labor Day holiday was from 6 p.m., Friday, August 30, through 11:59 p.m., Monday, September 2.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following enforcement activity during 2024 Labor Day holiday:

MSHP Traffic Statistics (preliminary):

Crashes - 233
Injuries - 115
Fatalities - 7
DWI - 108
Drug Arrests - 5

MSHP Boating Statistics (preliminary):

Crashes ─ 3
Injuries ─ 8
Fatalities ─ 2
BWI - 8
Drownings - 1
Drug Arrests - 0

2024 Labor Day Holiday Boating Statistics

Troopers investigated three boating crashes, which included eight injuries and two fatalities. Troopers made eight boating while intoxicated arrests. One person drowned over the holiday weekend. The two fatalities and the drowning occurred in the Troop F, Jefferson City, area.

Drowning Incident

The drowning occurred on Saturday, August 31, 2024. William R. Hitzemann, 45, of Weldon Spring, MO, attempted to swim to shore from a vessel. While swimming Hitzemann became distressed and unable to make it to the shore. He was not wearing a life jacket. This drowning occurred at Golden Eagle Lake in Montgomery County. The Patrol was assisted by the Montgomery County Sheriff's Department.

Boating Fatality

Two boating fatalities occurred on Sunday, September 1, 2024. Reven N. Newbound, 30, and a juvenile, 7, both of Owensville, MO, died when the vessel Newbound was operating struck a root wad causing the vessel to collide with a rock bluff. The juvenile was wearing a life jacket and Newbound was not wearing a life jacket at the time of collision. Both subjects were pronounced deceased by Osage County Coroner A.J. Probst. Five other occupants on the vessel received injuries. The crash occurred on the Gasconade River, near Pointers Creek.

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September 5, 2024

MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS

On Sunday, September 1 at approximately 1:43AM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a business in the 1400 block of W Monroe in reference to an alarm sounding. Responding personnel found that someone had forced open the doors to the business and taken around $1,200 worth of merchandise. Investigation led to the identification of Dakota M Goodin, age 27 of Mexico, as the suspect. At approximately 7:10AM, officers located Goodin walking in the 600 block of W Monroe. Goodin was arrested without incident. He was processed at MPSD and taken to the Audrain County Jail for Burglary 2nd Degree, Stealing over $750, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

On Friday, August 30 at approximately 3:15PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a crash on the US Highway 54 bypass, about 1/2 mile south of E Liberty. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department assisted with traffic control and the Missouri State Highway Patrol assisted in the investigation. MPSD determined that Tyler W Herman, age 30 from Bloomington, IL was driving a red, 2017 Dodge pickup truck southbound when he drove into the northbound lane in what some witnesses described as an attempt to pass other vehicles. The Dodge struck a silver, 2005 Toyota SUV being driven by Mary L Piper, age 70 of Columbia, and the vehicles caught fire. MPSD quickly extinguished the fire. Piper died prior to MPSDs arrival. Herman was removed from his vehicle and Audrain Ambulance District transported him to University Hospital where he was admitted for treatment for his injuries. An initial report was forwarded to the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney who obtained an arrest warrant for Herman for Driving While Intoxicated-Causing a Fatality and other offenses. Herman was arrested in Bloomington after his release from the hospital and is currently in jail.

The next bridge replacement project included in the Northwest Bridge Bundle project is scheduled to begin soon. The Putnam County Route M bridge over Medicine Creek Fork, located near Powersville, will close beginning Monday, Sept. 9. The project to replace the bridge is expected to continue through mid-January 2025.

During construction, motorists should seek an alternate route around the closure. The Medicine Creek Fork Bridge was built in 1953 and has a traffic volume of approximately 53 vehicles per day.

“The Northwest Bridge Bundle is a Design-Build project which will replace or rehabilitate 31 poor-condition bridges in north central Missouri, and this bridge is number ten,” stated Missouri Department of Transportation Project Director Michael Marriott. The Capital – Horner & Shifrin team was awarded the design-build contract by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission at its meeting in December 2023.

Design-build is a project delivery method in which one contracting team is selected to design and build the highway improvement under one contract. MoDOT provides the project goals, budget and schedule and the contractor team completes the work. This technique has been known to significantly save time and provide cost savings.

All work is weather permitting and schedules are subject to change.

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September 3, 2024

WOMAN INJURED IN ADAIR COUNTY ACCIDENT
A Kirksville woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 3:20pm Friday in Adair County.  The patrol says that 54 year old Sonia Lopez Palomino was on MO 6 when her truck slid off the right side of the roadway and overturned.  She was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of moderate injuries.

MAN KILLED IN SATURDAY AFTERNOON WRECK
66 year old James Moore of Auxvasse was killed in a motorcycle wreck Saturday afternoon in Callaway County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 4:45pm as he was westbound on I-70 when his motorcycle began to skid, traveled off the right side of the road and struck a ditch, ejecting him from it.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS

On Friday, August 30 at approximately 3:15PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the US Highway 54 bypass, on the railroad overpass, in reference to a crash. Responding personnel found two vehicles that had struck each other head on and were still attached. The vehicles were on fire. The fire was extinguished and the people in the vehicles were removed. Audrain Ambulance District transported a man to University Hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. A woman was killed in the crash. There were no other people involved in the crash and the incident is still under investigation. The bypass was closed until approximately 5:06PM

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August 30, 2024

MEXICO PUBLIC SAFETY DEPARTMENT NEWS

On Monday, August 5, 2024, the Mexico Public Safety Department became aware of a dumpster fire, which had occurred in a downtown alley over the previous weekend. It was determined the fire had burned itself out, but not before damaging the dumpster, another trash receptacle, and two buildings. Investigation led to a suspect being identified and a case being forwarded to the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney. On Tuesday, August 27 at about 1:59PM, MPSD arrested Nathan M Sommer, age 39, for a warrant for Knowingly Burning or Exploding. Sommer was taken to the Audrain County Jail for the offense.

On Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at approximately 2:18PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of Garfield in reference to harassment.  Responding officers determined that a resident was being harassed by some of her neighbors because they believed she had cooperated with MPSD on an unrelated issue.  As officers were attempting to investigate what occurred, some of the people at the neighboring address became combative.  Malachi L Whitley, age 18, was arrested for Harassment 1^st degree and Violation of bond conditions.  Austin W Terry, age 26, was arrested for Harassment 1^st degree and Resisting Arrest.  Joshua L Graham, age 18, was arrested for Interfering With an Arrest.  All three were processed at MPSD and taken to the Audrain County Jail for the offenses.

On Monday, August 26, 2024 at approximately 6:28PM, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 700 block of Singleton Street in reference to a car fire.

Responding personnel found a 2002 Hyundai sedan with a large fire in the passenger compartment. The fire was extinguished with the vehicle suffering extensive damage and the house it was parked next to suffering heat damage. Initial investigation indicates the fire was started as part of an ongoing disturbance between the people who use the vehicle. Investigation is ongoing. There were no injuries from the incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact CRIMESTOPPERS at (800) 392-TIPS or (800) 392-8477 or Mexico Public Safety at (573) 473-5800 or (573) 581-2100.

KARHOFF CONVICTED OF DRUG TRAFFICKING, FIREARM CHARGES

Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announces that Larry Dale Karhoff, 53, of Mexico, Mo., was found guilty of six counts: two counts of Trafficking in the First

Degree for methamphetamine and fentanyl, Felon in Possession of a Firearm, Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and Driving While Suspended. A jury of eleven women and one man found Karhoff guilty after about two hours of deliberations at the Audrain County Courthouse in Mexico Monday.

Karhoff will be sentenced October 7.

The incident occurred on February 5, 2022, when a Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper noticed a car with what he believed was a revoked driver. Larry Karhoff, the driver, was revoked. He was arrested for that, and searched, where the Trooper found methamphetamine, fentanyl, alprazolam and hydrocodone, as well as a Ruger handgun was found in Larry’s pants. Karhoff has multiple prior convictions for controlled substances, including distribution of a controlled substance, and as a felon in possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon.

MSHP: INCLUDE SAFETY IN YOUR PLANS FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND

Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, encourages everyone to plan for a safe 2024 Labor Day weekend. Whether you are on the water or on the road, it’s everyone's responsibility to travel safely and observe all Missouri laws. Never operate a vehicle or vessel while you are impaired. Alcohol affects your judgement, reaction time, vision, coordination, and comprehension. The movement of the boat, vibration and noise from the boat’s motor, sun, and wind are all boating stressors and enhance the effect of alcohol on your body. If alcohol is part of your water activities, drink responsibly, and never operate a vessel if you’ve consumed alcohol.

The 2024 counting period for the Labor Day holiday will be from 6 p.m., Friday, August 30, 2024, through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 2, 2024.

The Labor Day holiday is a busy boating weekend. Before you take your boat on the water, inspect fuel lines and hose connections for leaks, and test the battery to confirm it is charged. When refueling, turn off any electrical devices which could create a spark. After refueling, open the engine compartment to visually inspect and smell for fuel leaks. Activate the blower system for at least four minutes before restarting the vessel.

In 2023, there were 12 boating crashes which included zero fatalities and three injuries. No one drowned over last year's Labor Day holiday. Troopers arrested 10 people for boating while intoxicated during last year's counting period.

Marine enforcement troopers will be working to make our waterways safer during the holiday weekend. Missouri’s boaters are asked to do their part by remaining alert for other boats and swimmers and being courteous on the water. Smaller vessels should yield right-of-way to larger vessels. Boaters should avoid overloading their boat with too many passengers and always pay close attention to the boats around them. Causing harm to another person or their property with an excessive boat wake may subject you to enforcement action or civil liability. Treat other boaters and property owners as you want to be treated. Be courteous and follow all of Missouri’s boating laws. Remember: Life jackets save lives. Wear one when you are on or around water.

If you'll be on the road this Labor Day holiday, make sure your vehicle is in good working condition before you depart. Drive courteously and obey all of Missouri's traffic laws. Remember to buckle up and pay attention as you travel.

Help ensure a safer Labor Day weekend for everyone.

In Missouri, 15 people died and 477 were injured in 1,058 traffic crashes over the 2023 Labor Day holiday. This means one person was killed or injured every 9.5 minutes. Troopers arrested 125 people for driving while intoxicated during last year’s holiday weekend.

The Highway Patrol will be participating in Operation C.A.R.E. (Crash Awareness & Reduction Effort) over the Labor Day holiday weekend. Speed, inattention, and impaired driving are leading causes of traffic crashes. All available troopers will be patrolling Missouri’s roadways and waterways. Troopers on the roadways will be enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and impaired driving laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists.

The public is encouraged to call the Patrol's Emergency Report Line (800) 525-5555 or *55 on your cellular phone if they witness criminal activity or experience an emergency. These emergency numbers are operational for both highway and water emergencies. If your celebration includes alcohol, designate someone else to drive whether you are in your boat or your car. Please don't become a statistic.

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August 19, 2024

THREE TEENS INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT
Three Moberly teens were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at around 12:10am Friday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that a 17 year old boy was on Highway BB when he swerved to avoid a deer, causing his car to travel off the roadway, struck an embankment and overturned.  The driver along with one of his passengers' a 15 year old boy suffered moderate injuries, while his other passenger a 17 year old boy sustained serious injuries.  All three were transported by ambulance to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment.

DRIVER HURT IN SUNDAY MORNING WRECK
27 year old Seth Rupp of Moberly was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday morning in Monroe County.  The highway patrol said that it happened at 7:30am as he was on Monroe County Road 1050 and pursuing a vehicle when his car ran off the right side of the road, struck a ditch and a fence.  He was taken to Moberly Regional Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

MAN INJURED IN EARLY FRIDAY MORNING CRASH
A Monroe City man was injured in an early Friday morning crash in Ralls County.  MSHP stated that 21 year old Hunter Whitt was on Route W when his car traveled off the left side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.  He was taken to Hannibal Regional Hospital for treatment of moderate injuries.  The crash happened at around 5:40am Friday.

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August 14, 2024

A Union teen was hurt in a Monday night crash in Franklin County.  MSHP stated that the 17 year old girl was on Highway 100 when she failed to maintain a single lane and her car ran off the right side of the road.  She suffered minor injuries and was taken to St. Louis Children’s Hospital for treatment.  The crash happened at 9:30pm Monday.

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August 13, 2024

A Lonedell woman was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Sunday afternoon in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 1:40pm as 27 year old Emily McClard was on Highway N when her vehicle ran off the right side of the road and overturned.  She was transported by ambulance to Mercy Hospital in Washington with serious injuries.

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.

Adair County

Missouri Route 6 – August 19, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance over the structure over the Chariton River, located 0.50 mile west of Rye Creek Road between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Audrain County

Business Route 54 (Northbound) – August 19, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from East Holt Street to Arch Drive in Mexico between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

U.S. Route 54 On Ramp (Eastbound) – August 20 – 21, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Business 54 to the bottom of the ramp merging onto U.S. Route 54 (Eastbound) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

U.S. Route 54 On Ramp (Westbound) – August 22, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Business 54 to the bottom of the ramp merging onto U.S. Route 54 (Westbound) between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Clark County

Route AA – August 19 – 21, CLOSED for patching operations from Route K at Luray to Route NN between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route BB – August 12 – 15, CLOSED for patching operations from CR 113 to Missouri Route 136 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route NN – August 22, CLOSED for patching operations from Route K to Missouri Route 81 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Knox County

Missouri Route 156 – August 12, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.25 mile before and after the bridge over the North River between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

Route C – August 20, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 11 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route O – August 14, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Laramie Street to Missouri Route 6 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route Y – August 19, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Elwood Ave to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route Z – August 15, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Bean Blossom Loop to Missouri Route 6 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route TT – August 12 – 13, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Lincoln County

U.S. Route 61 (Northbound and Southbound) – August 19 – 23, LANE RESTRICTION for surveying operations from the intersection of Route K/Route V to Creech Lane between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Macon County

Missouri Route 3 – August 14, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Old Highway 36 to the South Outer Road (Golden Avenue) between 11:30 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – August 14, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile west of Route C to after Middle Fork Bridge over the Chariton River between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – August 15, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from Missouri Route 129 to Route W between 7:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. A 12-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – August 13, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.25 mile before and after the bridge over Gantz Street in Macon between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Marion County

U.S. Route 61 (Northbound - McMasters Avenue) – August 13, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Sunny Side Avenue to Stardust Drive in Hannibal between 3:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

U.S. Route 61/24 (Southbound) – August 21, LANE RESTRICTION for brush cutting operations from CR 365 to CR 312 between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m.

Montgomery County

Missouri Route 161 (Second Street) – August 12 – 16, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from Walker Street to Allen Street in Montgomery City beginning 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 12th through 5:00 p.m. Friday, August 16th.

Route B (Wilson Street) August 12 – 16, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from Walker Street to Missouri Route 19 in Montgomery City beginning at 7:00 a.m. Monday, August 12th through 5:00 p.m. on Friday, August 16th.

Route ZZ (South Madison Street) – August 15 – 17, CLOSED for railroad maintenance from South Krekel Street to West Sturgeon Street in Wellsville beginning at 7:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15th through 5:00 p.m. Saturday, August 17th. 

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.

Randolph County

U.S. Route 24 – August 20, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance beginning 200 feet west of Business Route 63 continuing to 1500 feet west of Business Route 63 over the Moberly Stub Railroad between 7:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

Scotland County

Route V – August 21 - 22, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route M to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

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August 12, 2024

21 year old Cameron Pierce of Huntington, MN was hurt in a Friday morning crash in Clark County.  MSHP stated that he was on US 136 when he slowed down to make a turn and his SUV was struck in the rear by a truck driven by 53 year old Sherie Sommers of Luray, MO.  Pierce was taken to Scotland County Hospital in Memphis for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash happened at 8:15am Friday.

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August 8, 2024

27 year old Clayton Hulme of Troy was killed in a Wednesday morning crash in Callaway County.  MSHP stated that he was eastbound on I-70 when his truck crossed the center of the road and struck the towed unit of a freightliner driven by 54 year old Thomas Goin of Tonganoxie, KS and then the truck skidded off the left side of the roadway, before striking several median cable posts and coming to rest on its top.  Hulme was pronounced dead at the scene.  The crash happened after 9:30am Wednesday.

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August 6, 2024

46 year old Ryan Rhyneer of Elsberry was hurt in a Sunday night crash in Lincoln County.  MSHP stated that he was on McIntosh Hill Road when his vehicle was struck by another vehicle driven by 65 year old Thomas Timmermeier of O’Fallon who had failed to maintain its lane and crossed the center line.  Rhyneer was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash happened at 8:55pm Sunday.

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August 5, 2024

34 year old Caleb Tasco of La Grange was injured in a Saturday morning crash in Lewis County.  MSHP stated that he was on County Road 510 when his vehicle failed to negotiate a curve, went off the road and overturned, ejecting him from it.  He refused medical treatment for his injuries.  The crash happened at around 7am Saturday.

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August 1, 2024

A woman was hurt in a Tuesday night crash in Franklin County.  State troopers stated that 56 year old Jennifer Rubenstein of Bradenton, FL was a passenger in an SUV driven by 72 year old Mark Rubenstein of Bradenton, FL.  They were westbound on I-44 when the SUV went off the left side of the road and struck the cable barrier.  She sustained minor injuries and was taken to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan for treatment.  The crash happened at around 5pm Tuesday.

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July 31, 2024

WOMAN INJURED IN RANDOLPH COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Glasgow woman was injured in an accident that occurred at 7:30am Monday in Randolph County.  The patrol says that 40 year old Nitosha Shepherd was northbound on Route A when she attempted to make a pass and sideswiped a southbound truck driven by 45 year old Brian Dougherty of Higbee.  She was transported by ambulance to Moberly Regional Medical Center for treatment of moderate injuries.

DRIVER SERIOUSLY INJURED IN MONDAY MORNING WRECK

22 year old Adam Morgan of Camdenton was seriously injured in a one-vehicle wreck Monday morning in Cole County.  MSHP stated that he was on US 54 when he overcorrected to the right causing his car to slide off the road, struck a log and then struck a tree, before overturning onto its left side.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries.  The wreck happened after 7:30am Monday.

MAN HURT IN MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH

A Leslie man was hurt in a Monday afternoon crash in Franklin County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 3:45pm as 82 year old Raymond Meyer was on Route C when his SUV traveled off the roadway and struck a ditch, became airborne and overturned.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital in Washington for treatment.

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July 18, 2024

MAN INJURED IN MACON COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Shelbyville man was injured in an accident that occurred at 8:30am Tuesday in Macon County.  The patrol says that 64 year old Jeffrey Miller was on Highway 156 Five miles East of La Plata when his freightliner traveled off the right side of the roadway, he overcorrected, causing it to run off the left side, overturned and struck a fence.  He was transported by ambulance to Northeast Regional Medical Center in Kirksville for treatment of moderate injuries.

Four people from Coralville, IA were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning in Pike County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:50am as 47 year old Viviane Joseph was northbound on US 61 at State Route NN when her vehicle began to hydroplane, ran off the left side of the road and overturned into the median.  Viviane Joseph along with her three passengers’ an 11 year old girl and two boys aged 17 and 15 respectively suffered minor injuries.  All four were taken to Pike County Memorial Hospital for treatment.

WOMAN HURT IN TUESDAY MORNING CRASH

A Holts Summit woman was hurt in a Tuesday morning crash in Montgomery County.  MSHP stated that 38 year old Magen Nichols was westbound on I-70 when her SUV hydroplaned and struck the concrete median barrier.  She was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of minor injuries.  The crash happened at 10:45am Tuesday.

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July 17, 2024

MAN INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A man was injured in an accident that occurred at 10:25am Sunday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 65 year old Timothy Plye of Urbandale, IA was on US 63 when he swerved to avoid an unknown object and his SUV exited the left side of the roadway, struck a road sign and overturned.  He was taken to University Hospital in Columbia for treatment of moderate injuries.

TEEN KILLED IN EARLY MONDAY MORNING CRASH

18 year old Xavier Carpenter of Chester, VA was killed in an early Monday morning crash in Montgomery County.  The highway patrol said it occurred at around 5:50am as he was westbound on I-70 when his car traveled off the left side of the road and struck the median posts and then he overcorrected, causing his car to return to the road, went off the right side, struck a ditch, became airborne, skidded and struck a parked semi in a rest area.  He was pronounced dead at the scene.

DRIVER HURT IN EARLY TUESDAY MORNING WRECK

A St. Clair driver was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck early Tuesday morning in Franklin County.  MSHP stated that 66 year old David Kramer was on Deerwood Trail when his truck ran off the left side of the road, went through the front yard of 5030 Stone Church Road and into a ditch.  He sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.  The wreck happened after 5am Tuesday.

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July 15, 2024

COLUMBIA MAN KILLED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Columbia man was killed in an accident that occurred at around 12:25am Friday in Boone County.  The report states that an officer with the Columbia Police Department notified Boone County Joint Communications that they had a motorcycle fleeing from a traffic stop. A Boone County deputy who was near Paris Road and Nelwood Drive spotted the motorcycle and attempted to stop it. However the suspect failed to stop resulting in a short pursuit.  He traveled south on Paris Road and west on Business Loop 70.  When the motorcycle reached the Providence intersection, he failed to stop for a red light and struck another vehicle within the intersection.  The man identified as 36 year old Daniel Edwards was ejected from his motorcycle and struck a traffic signal pole.  He was transported by ambulance to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.  The police report also states that his license/privilege was revoked and he was found to be in possession of approximately 2 grams of what is believed to be meth.

GOVERNOR PARSON ORDERED FLAGS LOWERED TO HALF-STAFF IN HONOR OF BOONE COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ASSISTANT CHIEF MATTHEW TOBBEN

Governor Mike Parson ordered U.S. and Missouri flags be lowered to half-staff at all government buildings in Boone County, the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City, and firehouses statewide on Saturday, July 13, from sunrise to sunset in honor of Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben. 

“Assistant Chief Matt Tobben’s life was defined by courageous, selfless public service,” Governor Parson said. “Within five days, Mr. Tobben took part in two daring rescues of flooding victims in dangerous swift water conditions, and that's just one example of his nearly 20 years of commitment to the wellbeing of his fellow citizens. Teresa and I extend our condolences to Mr. Tobben's loved ones as we keep them all in our prayers."

After heavy overnight rain led to the flooding of Bear Creek before dawn on July 8, Tobben assisted a firefighter with the Columbia Fire Department in the swift water rescue of two victims. The civilians and Columbia firefighter survived after the rescue boat overturned.

Tobben, 42, had joined the Boone County Fire Protection District on May 1, 2024, as Assistant Chief of Training. He had previously served nearly 20 years with the Union Fire Protection District, rising to the rank of Assistant Chief. Tobben had been a member of Missouri Task Force 1 since 2012 and rose to the rank of Rescue Squad Officer. He deployed to seven national disasters as a member of Missouri Task Force 1.

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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.

Audrain County

Route W – Now – July 19, CLOSED for City of Vandalia sewer project from East Washington Street to East State Street which began on Monday, June 24th at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.

Route W – July 24 - 25, CLOSED for patching operations from Route K to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route WW – July 22, CLOSED for patching operations from CR 538 to CR 557 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route WW – July 23, CLOSED for seal coat operations from CR 557 to CR 538 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Clark County

Route DD – July 22 - 25, CLOSED for patching operations from CR 95 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Knox County

Missouri Route 156 – July 15 – 18, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the Little Fabius River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Lewis County

Route C – July 15, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 at Ewing to Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Lincoln County

Missouri Route 79 – July 16, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route B to Missouri Route 47 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Macon County

U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – July 23 – 24, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from Kellogg Street to Long Branch Lake Road between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) - July 23 – 24, LANE RESTRICTION for core drilling operations from Long Branch Lake Road to Kellogg Street between 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Marion County

Route D – July 15 -17, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route D – July 22 - 25, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route M – July 15, CLOSED for patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route M – July 16, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Monroe County

Route F – July 25, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route A to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route J – July 22 – 23, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 151 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – July 24, CLOSED for seal coat operations from the Randolph County line to Missouri Route 151 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route P – July 15 - 16, CLOSED for patching operations from CR 346 to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route P – July 17, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 344/346 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Montgomery County

Route NN – July 15, CLOSED, for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route NN – July 16, CLOSED, for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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.

Randolph County

Business Route 63 – July 15, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63 continuing to 1.0 mile west of U.S. Route 63 at Renick between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Schuyler County

Route F – July 15 - 16, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – July 17 - 18, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Quail Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route Y – July 22 - 23, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Ranch Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Scotland County

Route CC – July 15 – 16, CLOSED for culvert replacement from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route CC – July 17 – 18, CLOSED for culvert replacement from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – July 16, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic incident approximately 5,500 feet west of Missouri Route 15 and U.S. Route 36 intersection between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Warren County

I-70 (Eastbound and Westbound) – July 17, 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 17th through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11th.

Route NN – July 15, CLOSED, for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) in Montgomery County to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route NN – July 16, CLOSED, for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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July 11, 2024

GOV. PARSON SIGNS FIVE BILLS INTO LAW

On Tuesday, during a bill signing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed five bills into law: House Bill (HB) 1912, Senate Bill (SB) 872, HB 2134/1956, HB 2062, and SB 895.

"We thank Missouri legislators and the bill sponsors for getting each of these quality pieces of legislation to my desk," Governor Parson said. "Together, these bills represent our efforts to ensure a cleaner environment, a more simple and fair tax code, and, above all, our commitment to standing with Missourians in safeguarding their personal property rights against squatters and those whose aim to take what others have worked hard to achieve." 

The five bills Governor Parson signed into law are as follows:

• HB 1912 – taxation of past-through entities. 

Clarifies how s-corporation resident income tax credits are determined and applied. 

Clarifies processes and provides definition changes for the SALT Parity Act. 

• SB 872 – taxation of utility infrastructure.

Extends the Small Wireless Facility Development Act.

Provides an income tax deduction for federal broadband grants.

Provides a sales tax exemption for electricity production, extending current exemptions to cooperatives and smaller companies.

• HB 2134/1956 – relating to water pollution.

Corrects existing loopholes in state law regarding application of certain industrial waste byproducts on agricultural land by changing facility definitions, expanding regulations on industrial waste storage, establishing a Nutrient Management Technical Standard, and requiring annual sampling. 

• HB 2062 – relating to the use of real property. 

Establishes the Protecting Missouri's Small Businesses Act. 

Strengthens the rights of personal property owners against squatters. 

Restricts Home Owner's Associations from prohibiting backyard chicken flocks. 

Prohibits local government from requiring churches and nonprofits to install electric vehicle charging stations. 

• SB 895 – relating to landlord-tenant actions.

Provides that no county, municipality, or political subdivision shall impose or enforce a moratorium on eviction proceedings unless specifically authorized by federal or state law. 

MODOT SEEKS PUBLIC INPUT ON I-44 CORRIDOR STUDY

The Missouri Department of Transportation is conducting an environmental study, called Forward 44, of more than 250 miles of Interstate 44 from the Oklahoma state line to the Route 100 east interchange near Gray Summit in Franklin County. This summer, MoDOT is holding a series of public meetings and encourages the public to give input on their concerns and observations along I-44.

I-44 is a vital east-west link across Missouri. A 2008 study showed the aging route needs additional roadway capacity to accommodate the increased travel demand. Since the highway was built more than 50 years ago, evolving engineering standards and safety components mean many portions of I-44 are inconsistent with current design standards, and the pavement and bridges need repairs.

The Forward 44 project is an effort to update and validate the outcomes of that 2008 Purpose and Need Study and provide the opportunity for input from stakeholders and the public along the I-44 corridor.

The public is invited to attend one of the public meetings listed below:

Wednesday, July 17, from 4–7 p.m. at St. Clair City Hall, 1 Paul Parks Drive, St. Clair, MO 63077 

Thursday, July 18, from 5–7 p.m. at Rolla City Hall, 901 N. Elm St., Rolla, MO 65401 

Tuesday, July 23, from 4:30–6 p.m. at the Joplin Public Library, 1901 E. 20^th St., Joplin, MO 64804 

Thursday, July 25, from 4:30–6 p.m. at Crossway Baptist Church, 2900 N. Barnes Ave., Springfield, MO 65803 

Wednesday, August 14, from 4–7 p.m. at the Wallace Center, 325 Harwood Ave., Lebanon, MO 65536 

The public is welcome to attend the session and location that is most convenient. All meetings will share the same information which will also be available on the project website. The public will be able to provide comments in person or online at modot.org/forward44 from July 10 through Aug. 21. 

For more information on the I-44 Corridor Study, call MoDOT at ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit the Forward 44 website for the latest updates and to sign up for Forward 44 news.

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July 10, 2024

GOV. PARSON SIGNS FOUR BILLS INTO LAW

On Tuesday, during a bill signing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed four bills into law: House Bill (HB) 2057, Senate Bill (SB) 894, SB 756, and SB 754.

"We are proud to sign these bills today, demonstrating the General Assembly's and Governor's Office's commitment to good governance," Governor Parson said. "We are especially proud to finally get Blair's Law across the finish line once and for all. Unrelated provisions forced our hand in preventing passage last year, but this year, we celebrate a yearslong effort by Blair's family and friends to help ensure such a tragedy doesn't happen again." 

The four bills Governor Parson signed into law are as follows:

• HB 2057 – municipal franchise fees for video service providers

Exempts streaming providers (e.g. Netflix) from paying separate local use fees in addition to those already levied on video service providers. 

• SB 894 – promotion of business development.

Establishes the Right to Start Act, Small Business Regulatory Fairness Act, Office of Entrepreneurship, and Regulatory Sandbox Act.

• SB 756 – clarifies the language of SB 190 (passed last year) for political subdivisions when providing property tax relief to seniors. 
• SB 754 – relating to public safety.

Establishes Blair's Law, Max's Law, and Valentine's Law. 

Ensures matching punishment under the law for drug trafficking of crack cocaine and powder cocaine. 

Creates stricter punishments for armed criminal action, repeat offenders, endangering the welfare of a child, and unlawful firearm possession. 

MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 7/03/24 and 7am 7/05/24.

On July 3, 2024, Moberly Officers responded to the area of Highway 63 near US 24 in reference to a male subject walking in the roadway. Officers contacted 33-year-old Steven Eravi and attempted to detain him due to an earlier call for a peace disturbance. Eravi ignored commands and pulled away from the officers. Eravi was taken into custody and later transported to the Randolph County Jail.

On July 4, 2024, a Moberly Officer contacted 33-year-old Aaron Plymesser-Hansen on Sturgeon near Burkhart St. Hansen was placed under arrest for a probation violation warrant. Officers located numerous individually packaged baggies of suspected methamphetamine on Hansen’s person. He was placed under arrest and transported to the Randolph County Jail.

On July 4, 2024, Moberly Officers responded to Allendale Manor in reference to a large peace disturbance involving a male that brandished a handgun at a crowd of people. A vehicle left the area and was located nearby by Officers. The 32-year-old driver of the vehicle was placed under arrest for unlawful use of a weapon and assault 1^st. The man was later transported to the Randolph County Jail.

On July 4, 2024, a Moberly Officer contacted a 39-year-old man who was riding his bicycle without a light at night. The officer located a suspected drug pipe and methamphetamine on the ground near where the man stopped his bicycle. The man was placed under arrest and transported to the Randolph County Jail.

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July 9, 2024

MSHP: PRELIMINARY REPORTS INDICATE EIGHT TRAFFIC FATALITIES, ZERO BOATING FATALITIES & ONE DROWNING MISHAP OVER JULY 4TH HOLIDAY COUNTING PERIOD

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports the following 2024 July Fourth holiday statistics for the counting period of 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 3, through 11:59 p.m., Sunday, July 7, 2024:

2024 July Fourth Holiday Boating Statistics

Troopers worked ten boating crashes, which included seven injuries and zero fatalities. Troopers made 11 boating while intoxicated arrests. One person drowned over the holiday weekend. The drowning occurred in Troop D.

[In 2023, there were 11 boating crashes, which included two injuries and no fatalities. One person drowned during last year's July Fourth holiday. Troopers made 10 boating while intoxicated arrests over last year’s July Fourth holiday weekend.]

The drowning occurred on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Craig H. Olson, 60, of Shawnee, KS, was swimming near a vessel, went under the water, and did not resurface. He was not wearing a life jacket. Cedar County Deputy Coroner Joe Trussel pronounced Olson dead at the scene. The incident occurred at Stockton Lake in the first cove west of the Stockton Dam.

2024 July Fourth Holiday Traffic Statistics

Troopers worked 382 traffic crashes, which included 159 injuries and eight fatalities. Troopers also made 147 DWI arrests.

One traffic fatality occurred in the Troop I, Rolla area. Two fatalities occurred in both the Troop C, Weldon Spring, and Troop D, Springfield areas. Three fatalities occurred in the Troop B, Macon, MO, area.

GOV. PARSON SIGNS SB 1388, SUPPORTING BILLIONS IN BUSINESS INVESTMENT

On Monday, Governor Mike Parson signed Senate Bill (SB) 1388 during a ceremony at the KC NExT construction site near the Kansas City National Security Campus (KCNSC) managed by Honeywell Federal Manufacturing & Technologies (FM&T). Governor Parson was joined by Honeywell FM&T representatives as well as state and local elected leaders, including bill sponsors Representative Chris Brown, Representative Anthony Ealy, and former Senator Greg Razer. 

"Missouri is on the move. Our economy continues to grow and businesses are finding success all across our state, including right here in Kansas City," Governor Parson said. "We're proud to sign this legislation today to help pave the way for nearly $2.5 billion in investment and thousands of high-paying jobs in the coming years at the KC NExT campus. This legislation is a testament to the success our state can achieve when government removes roadblocks and works alongside our business and industry partners." 

SB 1388 authorizes a state and local sales tax exemption for all sales and purchases of tangible personal property, building materials, equipment, fixtures, manufactured goods, machinery, and parts for the expansion of the National Nuclear Security Administration campus in Kansas City MO. 

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July 8, 2024

TWO SERIOUSLY INJURED IN BOONE COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two St. Joseph residents were seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 4pm Saturday in Boone County.  The patrol says that 71 year old Dennis Lincoln was on Route O when his motorcycle traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck the ground, became airborne and overturned.  Both Lincoln and his passenger 67 year old Peggy Tyler were taken to University Hospital in Columbia with serious injuries. 

MAN INJURED IN SATURDAY NIGHT INCIDENT

23 year old Jeffrey Berhorst of Canton was injured in a Saturday night incident in Lewis County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 9:30pm as he was on MO 16 when his motorcycle struck a deer in the road.  He was transported by ambulance to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment of moderate injuries.

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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.

Audrain County

Route W – Now – July 17, CLOSED for City of Vandalia sewer project from East Washington Street to East State Street beginning on Monday, June 24th at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.

Route W – July 16 – 17, CLOSED for patching operations from Route K to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route AA – July 18, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 54 to Route K between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route WW – July 15, CLOSED for patching operations from CR 538 to CR 557 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Knox County

Missouri Route 156 – July 10 – 18, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the Little Fabius River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Route V – July 8 – 9, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Route HH to Route AA between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Lewis County

Route C – July 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route P to Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route C – July 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route E – July 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route K to Route A between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Lincoln County

U.S. Route 61 Outer Road (John Deere Drive) – July 11, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route C to South Lincoln Drive between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

U.S. Route 61 Outer Road - July 15, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route U to the end of the service road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working.

U.S. Route 61 Outer Road (Davis Road) July 16 – 17, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route KK to the end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Marion County

Missouri Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route D – July 15 -18, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route M – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route M – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Monroe County

Route A – July 9 - 11, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – July 8, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 151 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Route P – July 15 – 16, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 344/346 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route P – July 17 - 18, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 344/346 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route FF – July 8, CLOSED for patching operations from Route E to the end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route FF – July 9, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route E to the end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route NN – July 10, CLOSED, for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route NN – July 15, CLOSED, for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Pike County

U.S. Route 79 – July 15 – September 15 – CLOSED for flood wall construction from Smith Street to Main Cross beginning July 15th ending September 15th.

Schuyler County

Route C – July 8 - 10, CLOSED for seal coat operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route N between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route F – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – July 17 - 18, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Quail Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route Y – July 15 - 16, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Ranch Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route CC – July 9, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Scotland County

Route CC – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route CC – July 10 -11, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Shelby County

U.S. Route 36 (Westbound) – July 16, LANE RESTRICTION for clean-up following a recent traffic incident approximately 5,500 feet west of Missouri Route 15 and U.S. Route 36 intersection between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Missouri Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for patching operations from Route Z to Route D in Marion County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Warren County

I-70 (Eastbound and Westbound) – July 10, 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 10th through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11th.

Route NN – July 10, CLOSED, for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) in Montgomery County to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route NN – July 15, CLOSED, for seal coat operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

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July 3, 2024

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AWARDS $40,000 GRANT TO KEYTESVILLE

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $40,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of Keytesville to evaluate the city’s wastewater system. 

The grant offers funding to qualified communities to help cover engineering costs of evaluating wastewater system improvements. Keytesville will use the grant to identify wastewater system improvements needed to continue reliable service to the area, meet permit requirements and reduce stormwater infiltration into sewer collection pipes. The facility plan should be complete in November 2025.

GOV. PARSON ORDERS CAPITOL DOME TO SHINE RED, WHITE AND BLUE FOR 4TH OF JULY 

On Monday, Governor Mike Parson ordered the Missouri State Capitol dome to shine red, white, and blue the evening of July 4, 2024, in celebration of the Independence Day holiday.

"The Fourth of July is a time honored tradition in this country when, as Americans, we come together to celebrate and remember the founding of our great nation and the freedoms we enjoy today," Governor Parson said. "As we gather together in celebration, we also remember the sacrifices of those who came before us. It is our honor to light the Capitol dome as a symbol of Missourians' unwavering patriotism, and the First Lady and I wish all Missourians a happy and safe Independence Day full of quality time with family and friends." 

Governor Parson has also directed state offices to be closed on Friday, July 5, to allow state team members more time with their loved ones over the Fourth of July holiday.

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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.

Audrain County

Route W – June 24 – July 17, CLOSED for City of Vandalia sewer project from East Washington Street to East State Street beginning on Monday, June 24th at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.

Knox County

Missouri Route 156 – July 2 – 3, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the North River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Missouri Route 156 – July 10 – 11, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.50 mile before and after the Little Fabius River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.  A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Route V – July 8 – 9, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Route HH to Route AA between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Lewis County

Route C – July 1 – 3 & 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route P to Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. daily.

Route C – July 9, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 6 to Route BB between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Route E – July 10, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Route K to Route A between 7:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Lincoln County

Missouri Route 79 – July 3, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route CC to Missouri Route 47 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route M – July 8, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 79 to Sterling Harbor Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route CC – July 1 – 2, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route W to Missouri Route 79 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Macon County

Route J – July 1 - 2, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Route O to Hacksaw Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Marion County

Missouri Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route C – July 1, CLOSED for patching operations from Route K to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route D – July 11, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 156 to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route M – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route M – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Monroe County

Route A – July 9 - 11, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – July 1, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 151 to the Randolph County line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route J – July 2 – 3 & 8, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to Missouri Route 151 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route FF – July 1 - 3, CLOSED for patching operations from Route E to end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route FF – July 8, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route E to the end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route NN – July 9 – 10, CLOSED, for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) to the end of state maintenance in Warren county between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Randolph County

Route D – July 9 – 11, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route C to Route BB between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route DD – July 1 – 3 & 8, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 1650 to CR 1220 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Schuyler County

Route C – July 1, CLOSED for patching operations from Route CC to U.S. Route 136 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route C – July 2, CLOSED for seal coat operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route N between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route F – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – July 10 - 11, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Quail Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route Y – July 8 - 9, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Ranch Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route CC – July 3, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Scotland County

Route CC – July 1 - 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route CC – July 3 & 8, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Shelby County

Missouri Route 168 – July 8, CLOSED for patching operations from Route Z to Route D in Marion County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Warren County

I-70 (Eastbound and Westbound) – July 10, 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 10th through 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 11th.

Route NN – July 9 – 10, CLOSED, for patching operations from I-70 north outer road (Booneslick Road) in Montgomery County to the end of state maintenance in Warren County between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

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June 28, 2024

MOBERLY POLICE DEPARTMENT NEWS

The following incidents/arrests were investigated by the Moberly Police Department between the hours of 7am on 6/24/24 and 7am 6/26/24.

On June 24, 2024, Moberly Officers contacted 35-year-old Charles Ray Baker on Kennedy Dr. Baker was placed under arrest for 4 active Randolph County felony warrants. Baker was transported to the Randolph County Jail.

On June 24, 2024, Moberly Officers responded to an assault in the 1500 block of S. Morley St. Officers learned that 50-year-old Robert Liese entered a neighboring residence and assaulted two men. Liese was placed under arrest for burglary 1^st and transported to the Randolph County Jail.

On June 25, 2024, a Moberly Officer observed a 36-year-old man trespassing on Railroad property. The officer attempted to contact the man and he ran from the officer. The officer apprehended the man after a short foot chase. The officer located two bags of suspected methamphetamine believed to have been dropped by the suspect. The man was placed under arrest for trafficking drugs and resisting arrest. The man was transported to the Randolph County Jail.

MDC REMINDS EVERYONE THAT FROGGING SEASON KICKS OFF ON SUNDAY

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) encourages the public to discover nature during frogging season. Beginning June 30 at sunset through Oct. 31, those with a fishing permit or small-game hunting permit may go frogging for bullfrogs and green frogs.

The daily limit is eight frogs of both species combined and the possession limit is 16 frogs of both species combined. Only the daily limit may be possessed on waters and bank of waters where frogging.

MDC notes that daily limits end at midnight. Froggers who catch their daily limits before midnight and want to return for more frogging after midnight must remove the daily limit of previously caught frogs from the waters or banks before returning.

The public can go frogging with a fishing or small-game hunting permit, but children 15 and under and Missouri residents 65-years and older are not required to have a permit.

Those using a fishing permit may take frogs by hand, hand net, atlatl, gig, bow, trotline, throwline, limb line, bank line, jug line, snagging, snaring, grabbing, or pole-and-line.

With a small-game hunting permit, frogs may be harvested using a .22-caliber or smaller rimfire rifle or pistol, pellet gun, atlatl, bow, crossbow, or by hand or hand net. The use of artificial light is permitted when frogging.

After frogging, be sure to browse recipes for your quarry by visiting MDC online at https://short.mdc.mo.gov/Zxz.

MISSOURI OPENS REGISTRATION FOR FREE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CONFERENCE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS

The Missouri Department of Public Safety will host a free two-day First Responders Health & Wellness Conference at the Lake of the Ozarks this fall. Because first responders face stresses and are exposed to traumatic events that do not come with other professions, the unique conference will focus on improving health and well-being for members of the fire service, law enforcement, EMS, dispatchers, corrections officers, and first-responder agency chaplains. 

“Supporting Missouri first responders is an important part of our public safety priorities, including helping them build resilience to deal with the pressures and strains they can face because of the nature of their work,” Governor Mike Parson said. “This health and wellness conference will bring together a lineup of experts to provide practical guidance in dealing with traumatic events, building peer-support teams and balancing family life with their careers.”

“Under Governor Parson’s leadership, our public safety funding has moved beyond equipment and tactical training to include supporting first responder mental health and wellness,” Department of Public Safety Director Sandy Karsten said. “In 2022, DPS launched a free first responder critical incident stress management training program to help build peer-support teams across the state. This conference will help bolster this critical support of Missouri’s first responders.”  

A brief video highlighting the Critical Incident Stress Management training program is available here.

Registration for the free conference, which includes meals for attendees and lodging for those who reside over 60 miles from the conference site, has opened for up to 300 first responders. The conference will be held Oct. 24-25, 2024, at the Lodge of the Four Seasons, 315 Four Seasons Drive, Lake Ozark, MO 65049. Conference check-in is on the afternoon of Oct. 23, with lodging provided the 23^rd and 24^th. The conference is open to law enforcement, the fire service, EMS, dispatchers, corrections officers and chaplains.

The conference registration link is here.

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June 27, 2024

TEEN HURT IN TUESDAY EVENING MISHAP

A Macon teen was hurt in a Tuesday evening mishap in Macon County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 10pm on private property 4 miles southwest of Macon off Highway BB as a 17 year old boy from Callao was traveling up a hill when his truck experienced a mechanical failure and began to roll backwards causing his passenger to fall from the towed unit of the truck.  The 17 year old boy from Macon was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment of minor injuries.

DRIVER HURT IN TUESDAY NIGHT WRECK

67 year old Robert Fry of Taylor was hurt in a one-vehicle wreck Tuesday night in Marion County.  MSHP stated that he was on US 24 when his car traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a guardrail, returned to the road and then went off the left side and struck a bridge wall.  He sustained minor injuries and was taken to Blessing Hospital in Quincy, IL for treatment.  The wreck happened at 10pm Tuesday.

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN FRANKLIN COUNTY ACCIDENT

A Sullivan woman was seriously injured in an accident that occurred at 6:15pm Monday in Franklin County.  The patrol says that 72 year old Harold Harrison of Sullivan was stopped in eastbound traffic on the North Service Road when his car was struck from behind by an SUV driven by 28 year old Hannah Stuckey.  She was transported by ambulance to Missouri Baptist Hospital in Sullivan with serious injuries. 

Governor Parson Signs Executive Order 24-08 Extending State of Emergency in Preparation for Potential Missouri River Flooding 

On Wednesday, Governor Mike Parson signed Executive Order 24-08 extending the current State of Emergency declaration in preparation for potential flooding along the Missouri River over the coming days. Governor Parson first declared a State of Emergency on May 2, 2024, through Executive Order 24-06 in response to severe weather.

“We have seen the tremendous, destructive force of flooding this past week in neighboring states to our north and must ensure resources are available should flooding threaten areas of our state,” Governor Parson said. “This extension allows us to be ready to respond and support our communities. We encourage Missourians to follow their local forecasts and have preparations in place to protect themselves and their loved ones.”

Extending the State of Emergency ensures the state can directly assist local jurisdictions, allowing increased flexibility and capacity to support response and recovery efforts. A State of Emergency is also the first step required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to seek a major disaster declaration if statewide damages meet federal thresholds for Missouri. 

Executive Order 24-08 will expire on July 31, 2024, unless otherwise terminated or extended.

Governor Parson to Host Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII and LVII Lombardi Trophies at Missouri State Capitol

On Tuesday, Governor Mike Parson announced that he will host a public viewing of the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII Lombardi Trophy as well as the Super Bowl LVII Lombardi Trophy at the Missouri State Capitol in Jefferson City. The event will take place Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

"We are excited to have this special opportunity to host both the Kansas City Chiefs' Super Bowl LVIII and LVII Lombardi Trophies at the same time here at the State Capitol," Governor Parson said. "Missouri is proud of our back-to-back Super Bowl champions. We look forward to continuing this, now, annual event at the State Capitol and hope Missourians from all corners of the Red Kingdom will join us to celebrate." 

The back-to-back Super Bowl Trophies will be displayed in the State Capitol Rotunda (1st floor) in a custom GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium backdrop.

The event is free and open to the public. Visitors will need to enter the Capitol through the main security entrance (south side) where they will then follow verbal and posted directions to the trophy viewing area. Attendees will have a photo opportunity with the trophy and state staff members will be present to assist.  

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June 25, 2024

TWO HURT IN SCOOTER INCIDENT

Two Callao boys were hurt in a scooter incident Saturday night in Macon County.  MSHP stated that a 15 year old boy and his passenger a 5 year old boy were riding a scooter on Chestnut Street in Callao when they failed to negotiate a turn and it ran off the left side of the road and crashed, ejecting both from the scooter.  The 5 year old boy was taken to Samaritan Hospital in Macon for treatment while the 15 year old boy decided to seek own treatment for minor injuries.  The incident happened at 8:30pm Saturday.

TWO INJURED, ONE SERIOUSLY IN LINCOLN COUNTY ACCIDENT

Two people from Troy were injured, one seriously in an accident that occurred at 8:20am Sunday in Lincoln County.  The patrol says that 53 year old Bryan Williams was on a scooter on Highway W when it suffered a equipment failure and it traveled off the right side of the roadway, struck a ditch and overturned.  Williams was taken to SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis with serious injuries while his passenger 49 year old Denise Ray sustained moderate injuries and was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.

WOMAN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN UTV ROLLOVER 

25 year old Bridget Dennison of St. Louis was seriously injured in a UTV rollover crash Saturday night in Pike County.  The highway patrol said it happened at 8:40pm as she was on a private trail on Pike County Road 260 when she failed to negotiate a curve and it overturned.  She was airlifted to Mercy Hospital in St. Louis with serious injuries.

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June 24, 2024

PLANNED ROADWORK FOR NORTHEAST MISSOURI

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.

Audrain County

Route W – June 24 – July 17, CLOSED for City of Vandalia sewer project from East Washington Street to East State Street beginning on Monday, June 24th at 7:00 a.m. and ending on Wednesday, July 17th at 6:00 p.m.

Knox County

Route V – June 24 – 27, LANE RESTRICTION for bridge maintenance from 0.25 mile before and after the Bridge Creek bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Lincoln County

Missouri Route 79 – July 3, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route CC to Missouri Route 47 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route W - June 26 – 27, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 79 to the Lincoln county line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route CC – July 1 – 2, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Route W to Missouri Route 79 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Macon County

U.S. Route 36 (Eastbound) – June 25 - 27, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Business Route 36 to Nashville Avenue between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.  A 14-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Missouri Route 156 – July 2 – 3, Lane Restriction for bridge maintenance 0.25 mile before and after the North River bridge between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. A 10-foot width restriction will be in place where crews are actively working daily.

Route J – June 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 129 in Linn County to Alpine Avenue in Macon County between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route J – July 1, CLOSED for bridge maintenance from Route O to Hacksaw Road between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Marion County

Missouri Route 168 – July 1 – 2, CLOSED for patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily

Route C – June 26 – 27, CLOSED for patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to Missouri Route 168 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route K – June 24, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route K – June 25, CLOSED for seal coat operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route M – July 3, CLOSED for patching operations from Route D to Route A between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route Z – June 26, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 36 to Route C between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Monroe County

Route A – June 27 & July 1, CLOSED for patching operations from U.S. Route 24 to Route J between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route F – June 24 – 26 CLOSED for patching operations from Route A to Missouri Route 15 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route J – July 2 – 3, CLOSED for patching operations from Missouri Route 15 to the Randolph county line between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.

Montgomery County

Route FF – July 1 - 3, CLOSED for patching operations from Route E to end of state maintenance between 7:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. daily.

Pike County

Route D – June 24 – 25, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from Missouri Route 79 to U.S. Route 61 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Ralls County

Route Y – June 24, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 19 to Missouri Route 154 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Randolph County

Route J – June 24, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from U.S. Route 63 to CR 1870 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 daily.

Route DD – June 25 – 27 & July 1, LANE RESTRICTION for patching operations from CR 1650 to CR 1220 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Schuyler County

Route C – June 24 – 25, CLOSED for patching operations from Route CC to Route N between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily.

Route C – June 26, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route CC to Route N between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Route C – July 2, CLOSED for seal coat operations from U.S. Route 136 to Route CC between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route F – July 3, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Missouri Route 136 to Missouri Route 202 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route J – July 8, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Quail Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route Y – July 9, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Ranch Avenue to U.S. Route 63 between 7:00 a.m. to 4:00  p.m.

Route CC – June 27, CLOSED for resurfacing operations from Route C to the Iowa state line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Route CC – July 1, CLOSED for seal coat operations from Route C to the Iowa state line between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

Scotland County

Route BB – June 24, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 811 to CR 819 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route BB – June 25, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 819 to CR 804 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route BB – June 26, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 804 to CR 851 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Route CC – June 27 & July 1 - 2, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from Missouri Route 15 to CR 855 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. daily.

Route CC – July 3, CLOSED for culvert replacement operations from CR 855 to CR 901 between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

Shelby County

Missouri Route 168 – July 1 – 2, CLOSED for patching operations from Route Z in Shelby County to Route D between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. daily