Transportation Archives

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.

Semi-truck overturns, driver flown to hospital

February 19, 2022 4:33 AM Ben Fein

One man was flown to the hospital following a semi-truck crash on I-44 in Phelps County early Friday morning.

Vandalia man dies after crash on Highway 54 in Audrain County

February 18, 2022 8:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a Vandalia man has died after a wreck on Highway 54 east of County Road 448 in Audrain County Friday afternoon. The crash report states that Kevin Murray lost control of his 2002 Chevrolet Blazer and crossed over the center line and hit a

MoDOT construction projects remain on time despite winter weather

February 18, 2022 1:58 PM Erika McGuire

The Rocheport bridge and the Sorrels overpass construction remain on time to be completed.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Jackknifed tractor-trailer closes Highway 124

February 18, 2022 5:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Virginia trucker suffers serious injuries in crash on slick Interstate 70

February 18, 2022 2:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The driver of a tractor-trailer suffered serious injuries when his truck skidded and slammed into the rear of another tractor-trailer Thursday morning on icy Interstate 70.

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