Transportation Archives

Columbia plow crews to work all night and Friday

February 17, 2022 8:30 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia Public Works plow crews have been out in full force, salting and plowing roads this morning amid the wintry weather and snow storm.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Highway patrol reports one injury in Mid-Missouri crashes

February 17, 2022 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

MoDOT: Public can review proposed Kingdom City interchange enhancements

February 15, 2022 3:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation wants residents to review and give feedback on the proposed changes to the Interstate 70 and U.S. Route 54 interchange in Kingdom City.

One driver arrested after Jefferson City crash and pursuit

February 12, 2022 4:05 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City Traffic Unit responded to an injury hit and run crash scene in the 700 block of W. Stadium Boulevard on Friday. The driver, Patrick Davis, gave the victim driver his name but left the scene when he know law enforcement was in route. The victim driver declined medical

Highway patrol identifies pedestrian killed Wednesday on Interstate 70

February 10, 2022 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a Fulton man was killed when he was hit by a vehicle that drove away from the scene in Callaway County on Wednesday.

Crews began construction on Wabash drive

February 9, 2022 7:40 PM Kennedy Miller

Columbians will start to see some construction along the Wabash Drive extension starting Wednesday.

Highway patrol confirms pedestrian killed on eastbound I-70 at Kingdom City

February 9, 2022 6:18 AM Zachary Farwell

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. Livestream replay: The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed a pedestrian was hit and killed on Interstate 70 at Kingdom City. According to a tweet from the highway patrol at 6 a.m., troopers responded to the crash in the eastbound lanes near the 148-mile marker. State Troopers are investigating a crash on eastbound

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban cellphone use while driving?

February 9, 2022 12:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri Department of Transportation is backing a bill that would ban cellphone use while driving unless you have a hands-free device.

MoDOT changing traffic flow at Route Y and Eastside Drive intersection in Ashland

February 8, 2022 4:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MoDOT is helping Ashland by helping change traffic flow near the intersection of Route Y and Eastside Drive in Ashland.

MoDOT supports hands-free cellphone proposal for Missouri drivers

February 8, 2022 1:04 PM Joushua Blount

The Missouri Department of Transportation is putting its support behind a proposal to ban the use of cellphones while driving.

Truck driver broke driving hours rule at time of crash that killed fire official

February 7, 2022 6:52 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State investigators said the truck driver that hit and killed a Boone County fire official in December drove beyond the amount of time allowed by federal rules. A crash report written by the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Kevin Brunson had exceeded “the maximum driving time allowed by federal regulations at the

Benton County woman killed in Morgan County crash

February 7, 2022 5:24 PM Matthew Sanders

A Cole Camp, Missouri, woman died after a crash Monday on Highway 50 in Morgan County.

Columbia Public Works to continue treating roads Saturday

February 5, 2022 3:53 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia’s public works department said in a Facebook post, that crews are set to be back Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to continue to address lingering impacts on Columbia roads.

FRIDAY WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: MSHP Troop F responded to over 200 calls for service

February 4, 2022 7:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to road conditions in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia, Jefferson City crews remove piles of snow from downtown areas

February 4, 2022 11:36 AM Erika McGuire

The City of Columbia is removing truckloads of snow from downtown after streets were covered in about 10 inches of snow over two days this week.

Plow crews continue to work on Columbia roads

February 4, 2022 5:27 AM Ben Fein

The City of Columbia Public Works snow response crew is set to continue work on city roads throughout the day Friday, as many roads in the city are still covered in snow.

Columbia residents help Texas truck driver stuck in the snow

February 3, 2022 11:03 PM Hannah Falcon

Fortunately, he was able to get it out of the snow with the help of some friendly neighbors.

THURSDAY WINTER STORM UPDATES: Highway Patrol reports over 200 calls for service

February 3, 2022 1:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates Thursday on the winter storm in mid-Missouri.

Jefferson City residents attempt to plow through the aftermath of overnight snowfall

February 3, 2022 8:42 PM Joushua Blount

Following another round of overnight snowfall, some Jefferson City residents had to work their way out of small mountains of snow to get to their destination.

Black ice danger lingers after snowstorm passes

February 3, 2022 2:49 PM Kennedy Miller

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is warning drivers about the dangers of black ice as road-clearing operations continue after this week’s snowstorm.