Transportation Archives

‘Rolling roadblocks’ set for Sorrels overpass project

March 4, 2022 3:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Rolling roadblocks will take place next week as crews continue repairs to Sorrels overpass over Interstate 70 in Columbia.

Hallsville teen killed Wednesday in crash on Highway 124

March 3, 2022 5:57 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the name of a teenager killed Wednesday in a crash on westbound Highway 124. A pickup truck driven by a 17-year-old New Franklin boy rolled over after the vehicle left the highway and hit a concrete culvert around 5:20 p.m., according to the crash

City asks drivers to avoid busy Columbia intersection

March 3, 2022 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The traffic lights at Providence Road and Vandiver Drive needed work after malfunctioning Thursday morning, Columbia Public Works said in a news release.

St. Louis boy killed after crash on Highway 54 in Callaway County

March 3, 2022 7:34 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An eight-year-old St. Louis boy is dead after a crash on westbound Highway 54 in Callaway County on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. near the Highway AA/OO exit, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a van driven by Elizabeth C. Miller, 40, of Fulton, crashed

Motorcycle driver seriously injured after Randolph County wreck

March 2, 2022 9:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man is seriously injured after a wreck on Route M east of Moberly at 2:28 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Zachary Wickenheiser, 28, was traveling on Route M when he crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and hit a 2004 GMC Yukon. Officials

Missouri State Highway Patrol reporting wreck on Highway 124

March 2, 2022 7:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a crash on Highway 124 at Dodd Road in Boone County.

St. Louis man killed in crash on I-70 in Montgomery County

March 2, 2022 6:29 AM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a St. Louis man killed Tuesday night in a crash on eastbound Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. Troopers said a car driven by 30-year-old Camaron D. Turner crashed into the back of a semi-truck trailer near the 166 mile-marker around 9:37 p.m. The semi-truck

Some St. Louis artists are hoping to solve the city’s pothole problem by filling them with cement and decorating them with mosaics.

MoDOT begins pothole repairs on Missouri roads

March 1, 2022 11:34 AM Erika McGuire

Once snow and ice melt on the roads it can lead to drivers being frustrated with one thing, potholes.

Missouri gas price jump less than a week into Russian invasion

February 28, 2022 11:17 AM Erika McGuire

The price of a gallon of gas in Columbia rose by nearly 30 cents last week on average, and prices might go higher as the conflict in Ukraine continues to strain global energy markets.

Rocheport and Sorrels Overpass Road Bridge projects to require road closures

February 28, 2022 6:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Over the next couple of weeks, Interstate 70 drivers will experience lane closures and delays as construction continues on the new Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport and on the replacement of the Sorrels Overpass Road Bridge. Officials report that crews working on the Rocheport Bridge will be blasting north of Interstate 70

Man seriously hurt in Camden County UTV crash

February 27, 2022 3:42 AM Meghan Drakas

CAMDEN Co., Mo. (KMIZ) A man was seriously hurt in a Camden County UTV crash on Saturday night. According the the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, 25-year-old Sean Lindsay of Linn Creek, was driving a 2016 Kawasaki Teryx4 along the 200 block of Pine Lake Drive around 9:45 p.m. and was making left turns.

Second suspect arrested in connection to Talon Road shooting

February 25, 2022 4:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A large police presence is being reported in northeast Columbia.

Ballwin teenager killed after crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County

February 25, 2022 8:44 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s Note: The original story was corrected after the MSHP updated the date and time for the crash. A Ballwin, Missouri teenager was killed early on Friday morning after a crash on Interstate 70 in Callaway County. The crash happened just before 1 a.m. in the westbound lanes of traffic near

Highway patrol identifies Ashland man killed in rollover crash on Highway 63

February 25, 2022 7:21 AM Zachary Farwell

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a man killed Thursday night after a crash on Highway 63 in Ashland. Troopers said the rollover crash happened in the northbound lanes of the highway near Forsee Road just before 7:40 p.m. John D. Forsee, 54, lost control of his pickup truck after he

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jefferson City School District cancels classes due to poor road conditions

February 25, 2022 6:21 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) LINK: Closings & delays 6:35 a.m. The Jefferson City School District is the latest school district to cancel classes for Friday. Poor road conditions in Callaway County made it unsafe for school buses, according to a Twitter post from the school district. Due to the potential for unsafe travel conditions for buses and drivers,

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service

February 24, 2022 5:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

Eldon man charged after allegedly crashing into three buildings in Osage Beach area intentionally

February 24, 2022 5:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged after he allegedly crashed into three buildings including the Lake Ozark City Hall intentionally Wednesday night. Jarod Austin Long, of Eldon, is charged with first-degree assault and first-degree property damage. Long also drove into the front of the Boone Health Clinic in Osage Beach and Lake

What to know before driving in snow

February 23, 2022 11:49 AM Hannah Falcon

When winter weather hits, the best thing to do is stay off the road. If that’s not possible, the next best thing is to be prepared.

Pedestrian dies in crash on I-44 in Phelps County

February 20, 2022 4:55 PM Chanel Porter

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are investigating a deadly pedestrian crash on I-44 in Phelps County. The crash happened Sunday morning in the eastbound lanes near the Jerome/Dixon exit at mile marker 176. Investigators have not released the pedestrian’s identity. MoDOT previously closed one lane of traffic to investigate the crash. Major traffic backups were

Icy conditions cause crash, sends one person to the hospital

February 19, 2022 4:47 AM Ben Fein

One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a car lost control due to icy conditions, flipping and striking a tree in the process.