Travel Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have Labor Day Weekend plans?

August 30, 2024 2:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

Another summer holiday weekend is here.

Some Columbia residents optimistic about city’s transit study

August 27, 2024 7:59 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Columbia bus riders say a transit study could be key to decreasing long wait times. On Tuesday, Columbia Public Works held its final open house for the Go COMO transit study at Wabash Bus Station. The city has held multiple open houses since the study began in August 2023, aimed at

Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri

July 19, 2024 9:50 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a worldwide tech outage have left travelers frustrated and stranded. Although the Columbia Regional Airport reported no issues with Microsoft’s systems, travelers in Mid-Missouri still faced disruptions with their connecting flights. The outage included state government networks, including the Office of Administration and

Missouri State Highway Patrol urges motorcycle safety after three crashes over the weekend

June 16, 2024 7:15 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the sun’s out and the skies are clear you may see more people bringing out their motorcycle for a ride. Sgt. Kyle Green, a spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F, tells ABC 17 from late spring to early fall is the peak riding season. With more bikers out

Construction to start on I-70/Highway 63 interchange in about one month

June 13, 2024 4:18 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Hannah Falcon

Columbia drivers can expect to see construction on the Interstate 70-Highway 63 Interchange as soon as next month, according to the Improve I-70 project director.

Missouri braces for record-breaking Memorial Day weekend travel

May 24, 2024 1:55 PM Olivia Hayes

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest travel periods of the year, but this year AAA says it will be “record-breaking”.

Federal Aviation Administration says eclipse may affect air travel

April 7, 2024 7:07 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

Air travel and traffic at airports is expected to be impacted as several travelers are going to multiple states to watch the eclipse on Monday.

AAA Offers advice for travelers this Easter weekend

March 30, 2024 5:15 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers across Missouri are expected to hit the roads today as they head toward their Easter Sunday plans and AAA has some advice to keep drivers and fliers safe and on time. Easter lines up with the end of Spring Break this year meaning that quite a few people are expected to

Stephens College aims to get more women working in construction in light of I-70 expansion

March 11, 2024 10:56 AM Hannah Falcon

As construction on the much-anticipated Interstate 70 widening project nears, a private women’s college in Columbia is taking advantage of the upcoming project to promote a new apprenticeship program meant to create more diversity in the workforce.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F encourages seat belt use as more fatal traffic deaths happen

February 24, 2024 6:42 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F is urging drivers and passengers to wear seat belts after they noticed a majority of fatal car crashes they responded to this year so far, the victims were not wearing seat belts. Troop F took to X, to share their observations. Troop F has investigated eight

Columbia Regional Airport adds additional flight to Chicago and Dallas

February 12, 2024 8:33 AM Erika McGuire, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport will offer an additional flight to Dallas and Chicago, the airport said in a press release Monday morning. Beginning on April 4., American Airlines will offer an additional flight to Chicago O’Hare International Airport. An additional flight to Dallas Fort Worth will begin on June 5. Each day,

Missouri State Highway Patrol begins Christmas counting period

December 23, 2023 3:38 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the busy Christmas travel season commences, and millions are expected to take to the roads, the Missouri State Highway Patrol has begun its counting period for the 2023 Christmas weekend. The counting period began Friday at 6 p.m. and will last until Monday, Christmas Day, at 11:59 p.m. As of 10:45

TSA prepares for busiest end-of-year travel days, what you can do to be prepared at the gate

December 20, 2023 3:44 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the holiday season is underway, and Christmas is less than a week away, the Transportation Security Administration is preparing for busy travel days ahead. TSA estimates they could screen over 2.5 million passengers a day. The busiest days for travel are expected to be Thursday Dec. 21, Friday Dec. 29, and

More travelers expected this Thanksgiving; Missouri State Highway Patrol monitors roads with snow in forecast

November 22, 2023 3:45 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the busy Thanksgiving travel season kicks off and millions of people are expected to be traveling within the upcoming days, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will begin its counting period for the 2023 Thanksgiving weekend. The counting period will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will last until 11:59 p.m. Sunday

All lanes of Interstate 70 over Rocheport Bridge back open Monday morning

October 30, 2023 5:22 AM Nia Hinson

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before 6 o’clock Monday morning, the Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its “X” account that the Eastbound driving lane of Interstate 70 over the Rocheport Bridge re-opened. A scheduled explosion that was part of the demolition of the piers from the old Missouri River bridge damaged part of the Rocheport

Missouri State Highway Patrol begins 2023 Labor day weekend count with tips to stay safe

September 2, 2023 4:26 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Labor Day weekend is underway and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is keeping an eye out for crashes reported statewide during its holiday counting period. The counting period began Friday at 6 pm and will continue until 11:59PM Monday, September 4th. As of Monday morning there were 18 reported crashes in Missouri

Travelers see lower gas prices compared to last year this holiday weekend

July 2, 2023 5:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Independence Day weekend is on track to be the busiest on record with more than 43 million Americans expected to travel, according to AAA. Travelers can look forward to saving money at the gas pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $3.55 which is $1.32 less than the price for

Delays expected for drivers as westbound traffic moves to new I-70 Missouri River Bridge

June 16, 2023 5:56 AM Kennedy Miller

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers traveling on I-70 and the Route BB interchange should anticipate delays over the weekend, as westbound traffic moves to the new I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friday, those vehicles will be the first to use the new westbound bridge that’s part of the Rocheport Bridge Project. The Route

MSHP reports multiple crashes so far for Memorial Day weekend

May 28, 2023 5:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous

Missouri can expect lower gas prices Memorial Day weekend

May 27, 2023 5:29 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two