Multiple rush-hour crashes reported in Columbia, Jefferson City
Authorities are reporting multiple rush-hour crashes that are affecting traffic in Columbia and Jefferson City.
In Columbia a crash on Old 63 S. at Grindstone Creek has northbound lanes blocked and another on Range Line Street near Elleta Boulevard has three lanes blocked, Boone County Joint Communications tweeted.
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision S Old 63 at Grindstone Creek, NB lanes blocked. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) November 9, 2018
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision S Old 63 at Grindstone Creek, NB lanes blocked. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) November 9, 2018
The Missouri Department of Transportation said a crash on Highway 54/63 near the Missouri River bridge has been cleared but traffic is still moving slowly.
Although lanes have reopened, motorists are still experiencing delays around the #MO River Bridge as the #rushhour #traffic funnels through. Please be patient and courteous with fellow drivers. #DriveSafe pic.twitter.com/t0WZxCUvNJ
— MoDOT Central Dist (@MoDOT_Central) November 9, 2018