JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri highway officials say last year was the deadliest year on state roads since 2007, despite fewer people driving because of the coronavirus pandemic. Preliminary figures indicate 989 people died in traffic crashes last year, a 12% increase from 2019. That number includes 126 pedestrian deaths — the most ever
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported two rollover crashes on Sunday. Both crashes sent their respective drivers to local hospitals. The first crash happened at 2:10 a.m. on Route W, 79 feet north of South Rock Creek Road. Anthony Kerns was travelling south on Route W when his car began to slide
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COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Road crews across Mid-Missouri started pretreatment of priority routes ahead of the anticipated winter weather. Columbia Public Works began pretreatment of main roads Friday and plans to continue pretreatment ahead of the snow Saturday morning. Ashlyn Sherman, a spokesperson for Columbia Public Works said crews will continue to monitor road conditions throughout
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After a New Year’s Day ice storm in Mid-Missouri caused road conditions to deteriorate in the area, impacts are still being seen days later.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol is preparing for heavy traffic over the Christmas holiday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT will begin a pavement repair project on Interstate 70 Monday on the westbound lanes near the Route O & Route J intersection. A contractor will be making improvements to the I-70 driving surface in Cooper, Boone, and Callaway Counties. Officials say this will impact evening and overnight traffic along Interstate 70
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The Missouri Department of Travel’s website has guidance for drivers as winter weather creeps into Mid-Missouri.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Health Department is advising travelers to follow COVID-19 safety guidelines. The health department’s guidance recommends people travel during off-peak times, wash hands, socially distance and wear a mask no matter where or how they are traveling. The health department also wants people to understand using commercial and public transportation,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, a contractor will be replacing a water main for Missouri American Water in Jefferson City. Officials say the 200 block of Clay Street will be closed to thru traffic beginning at 8 a.m. The replacement will include work on High and W. Main Street at their intersection with Clay
Continue Reading CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The new Callaway County Route D bridge over Interstate 70 is now open to traffic, crews will be finishing up guardrail work this week that will cause lane closures along I-70. The installation completion will begin Wednesday and there will be westbound and eastbound lane closures on I-70 from 7 p.m.
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Boone County could see COVID-19 cases spike this week due to possible exposure of the virus during Labor Day weekend.
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent a Tweet Thursday reminding drivers and boaters alike to stay safe and drive sober.
Continue Reading The Columbia Regional Airport saw 95 percent fewer passengers last month compared to May 2019 as the COVID-19 pandemic suppressed travel.
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Some in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the coronavirus.
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Several mid-Missouri universities and school districts had spring break scheduled for this week. For families planning trips, though, the coronavirus outbreak could get in the way.
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After less than an inch of snow preceded multiple crashes in the Jefferson City area, road crews are expecting below-freezing temperatures to cause more headaches for drivers on Tuesday.
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A boulder delayed travel for passengers headed from St. Louis to Kansas City Friday.
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Culvert pipe repair will take place starting Monday, January 6th and go through January 17th.
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After many years there is now a timeline for when a final vote could be put in place for short term rentals in Columbia.
Continue ReadingUPDATE 6:15 P.M.: The Columbia Department of Public Works announced Thursday night the roundabout at Forum Boulevard and Green Meadows Road will now open at 7 p.m. Update 2: Forum and Green Meadows Roundabout to open about 7 p.m. Yes, we said tomorrow, but now it’s opening today! 30 days ahead of schedule! Just in
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