LIVE BLOG: Highway patrol responds to scores of crashes
First responders in mid-Missouri responded to several crashes Friday as roads became snow covered. Drivers should check the Missouri Department of Transportation traveler map for updates on road conditions.
9:30 p.m.
Troop F of the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to more than 300 calls for service in an eleven-hour span on Friday. Troop F said troopers responded to 110 crashes, 18 injuries and no fatalities. Troopers also responded to 140 stranded drivers.
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6:20 p.m.
The Missouri Department of Transportation says Highway 87 in Miller County is closed north of Eldon because of a jackknifed tractor-trailer and Route C south of Brumley was closed because of a tractor-trailer crash.
It was unclear when the roads would reopen.
MILLER COUNTY UPDATE: Three areas affected by traffic crashes:
Route 54 Westbound, east of Eldon. One lane open after crash.
Route 87, north of Eldon. Road closed, due to jackknifed tractor trailer.
Route C, south of Brumley. Road closed due to tractor trailer crash. pic.twitter.com/RkBlrLom9s
— MoDOT Central Dist (@MoDOT_Central) February 15, 2019
6:05 p.m.
Boone County Joint Communications warned drivers that one lane of Highway 124 near Route U is closed because of a crash.
5:25 p.m.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F, which covers much of mid-Missouri, reported 272 calls for service between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Friday.
The calls included 110 stranded motorists and 81 crashes with 18 injuries.
Preliminary Troop F totals (10am-5pm, Feb 15th):
➡️ 272 calls for service
➡️ 110 stranded motorists
➡️ 81 crashes
➡️ 18 injuries
➡️ No fatalities #MoWx pic.twitter.com/hKXjJ15mca
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) February 15, 2019
4:08 p.m.
One lane of Highway 54 is now open in Miller County, the Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted.
US 54 Update: One lane is now open. Westbound traffic is clearing out slowly. pic.twitter.com/7vk1zy31lE
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) February 15, 2019
4 p.m.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted that troopers have answered 569 calls since 9 a.m. including 166 stranded motorists and 125 traffic crashes.
Since 9:00 am, Troopers have responded to the following:
569 Calls for Service
166 stranded motorists
125 traffic crashes
19 injuries
1 fatality
Please avoid traveling if at all possible. Most of the state has been affected by this storm and the snow continues to fall. pic.twitter.com/BGyDy3dKzj
— MSHP General HQ (@MSHPTrooperGHQ) February 15, 2019
3:35 p.m.
Boone County Emergency Management said there are crashes in the westbound and eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Lake of the Woods Exit.
The MoDOT traveler information map said delays were likely for about an hour.
This is the scene on Interstate-70 Eastbound where traffic is stopped. #Abc17News pic.twitter.com/ICnhAq8yi6
— Sydney Olsen (@SydneyABC17) February 15, 2019
3:30 p.m.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tweets that a loader is being used to move vehicles on Highway 54.
US 54 Update: A loader is being used to move vehicles to speed up cleanup. pic.twitter.com/ZHcFaeii5A
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) February 15, 2019
The city of Columbia says it will start enforcing its priority route towing and ticketing policy at 4 p.m.
As of about 3 p.m. 1.5 inches of snow had fallen in Columbia, 1.8 inches had fallen in Jefferson City and 2.5 inches had fallen in Camdenton.
3:19 p.m.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted that Interstate 70 westbound is closed at the 28 and 58 mile markers in western Missouri were closed. Both crashes are in Lafayette County.
Highway 54 remained closed near Eugene.
Westbound I-70 at the 28 and 58 mile markers is still closed . Westbound 54 is closed near Eugene. Please do not travel if possible. Below is some video footage of 54 Hwy. For the latest road conditions go tohttp://traveler.modot.org/map/ https://t.co/OIXEmwDUWG
— MSHP General HQ (@MSHPTrooperGHQ) February 15, 2019
MoDOT’s traveler information map indicated the I-70 closures would last several hours.
3:12 p.m.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted video showing the aftermath of the massive pileup on Highway 54 in Miller County.
US 54 Update: Cleanup efforts still underway. Roadway still blocked. Once the roadway is clear, it will need to be treated/plowed. pic.twitter.com/BbzwQqOnkU
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) February 15, 2019
2:39 p.m.: Officials responded to a crash
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision Hwy 63 southbound at Turkey Creek. Southbound 63 shut down. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) February 15, 2019
2:27 p.m.: Responders go to a 50-car pileup in Miller County.
ALERT: Westbound US 54 west of Highway 17 is CLOSED (Miller/Cole Co.) pic.twitter.com/3k41n0Y6N6
— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) February 15, 2019
2:16 p.m.: Officials respond to a crash at I-70 and Business Loop.
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision I70 Westbound ramp to Business Loop 70 E. Use caution, avoid area if possible.
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) February 15, 2019
2:07: Responders go to a collission at I-70 and Route Z.
BOONE CO JOINT COM: Motor Vehicle Collision 133 mile marker I70 westbound between Route Z and the Columbia/Boone line. Use caution, avoid area if possible
— Joint Communications (@BCJC911) February 15, 2019
