Transportation Archives

One person seriously hurt in motorcycle crash in Gasconade County

October 23, 2021 5:14 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to the hospital with serious injuries following a crash Friday afternoon in Gasconade County.

MoDOT awards contract for replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge

October 22, 2021 1:07 PM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a contract for the replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. According to MoDOT, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. received the contract after the company submitted a low bid of $1,038,857. The department closed the 63-year-old

COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues

October 22, 2021 7:37 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to

Fulton man hurt after rollover crash on Route UU in Boone County

October 22, 2021 6:08 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton, Missouri man was hurt after a rollover crash on Route UU Thursday night. The crash happened just after 8:40 p.m. near River Oaks Road in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Jeffrey A. Skidmore, 30, went off of the side of the road after

All lanes now open on Interstate 70 at Sorrels Overpass

October 20, 2021 11:25 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday morning that the closed westbound lane at Sorrels Overpass had reopened. Crews finished work to stabilize the overpass, which was damaged when a raised boom on a Waste Management truck hit it Monday. The truck driver suffered serious injuries but his condition has improved.

Driving lane of westbound I-70 open as crews continue work on Sorrels Overpass

October 20, 2021 6:13 AM Ben Fein

westbound I-70 is now open as work continues on the Sorrels Overpass, with the passing lane now being closed according to a Tweet from MODOT.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have I-70 traffic delays affected you?

October 20, 2021 2:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

A crash knocked part of the concrete from an overpass, damaging the road and leading officials to close one lane. More closures will be needed later for demolition and construction of a new overpass.

Some citizens are concerned about travel times now that Sorrels Overpass is closed

October 19, 2021 8:08 PM Joushua Blount

Some residents that use the Sorrels Overpass say that traveling is now difficult for them when they leave their homes since the overpass’ closure on Monday.

I-70 westbound lane closed through Thursday at Sorrels Overpass; MoDOT to rehabilitate overpass sooner than expected

October 19, 2021 1:04 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation announced the closure a little after noon in a tweet. The closure was needed to reduce traffic heading west toward the area of Sorrels Overpass, the agency said. The overpass was damaged when a tractor-trailer hit it Monday and MoDOT plans to have it demolished.

Jefferson City driver hurt after crashing into heavy equipment

October 19, 2021 11:58 AM Josie Anglin

The Jefferson City Police Department Traffic Unit responded to a vehicle crash in the 2900 block of West Truman Boulevard around 6:52 a.m. on Tuesday, the department said in a news release.

MoDOT set to demolish Sorrels Overpass but exact timeline is still in the works

October 19, 2021 8:37 AM Meghan Drakas

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT said it’s set to demolish the Sorrels Overpass as soon as possible after a crash that damaged the bridge on Monday. According to MoDOT crews at the Overpass on Tuesday morning, the department is scheduled to meet this morning to talk about further action on the overpass. MoDOT wasn’t able

MoDOT’s planned work on Sorrels Overpass moved up after I-70 crash Monday

October 19, 2021 7:31 AM Zola Crowder

The Missouri Department of Transportation has been planning to rebuild the Sorrels Overpass in 2022.

MoDOT working with a contractor for the immediate demolition of Sorrels Overpass after truck wrecks into bridge

October 18, 2021 3:03 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation cautioned drivers about delays from the crash. Traffic was also restricted on the overpass. Traffic cameras showed a long backup on westbound I-70 from the crash.

One woman hospitalized with minor injuries after crash on Highway 63 in Boone County

October 18, 2021 10:25 AM Molly Stawinoga

Boone County Joint Communications posted to Twitter about the crash shortly after 9 a.m. It happened on southbound Highway 63 near South Westbrook Drive.

Woman flown to University Hospital after Audrain County crash

October 17, 2021 10:59 AM Meghan Drakas

AUDRAIN Co. (KMIZ) UPDATE: According to Columbia Fire, the 21-year-old woman was the only victim flown to University Hospital after the crash. One person was flown to University Hospital after being involved in a Audrain County crash on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 22-year-old Johnathan Fowler was speeding along Route

Fatal motorcycle crash in Montgomery County

October 17, 2021 10:46 AM Meghan Drakas

MONTGOMERY Co. (KMIZ) One man is dead after a fatal motorcycle crash in Montgomery County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday night. 69-year-old Russell Burton was driving along Route 19, north of Tree Farm Road when a 77-year-old man driving a Volkswagen Jetta pulled out

One person hospitalized following single vehicle crash in Columbia

October 17, 2021 5:12 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to the hospital following a single vehicle crash on College and University just after 3 a.m. Sunday morning.

Two taken to hospital following car crash in Gasconade County

October 16, 2021 3:37 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash at 9:35 a.m. Friday morning, in Gasconade County.

Columbia police report: Drugs, speeding may have contributed to car driving off overpass in fatal crash

October 15, 2021 4:56 PM Matthew Sanders

The June 23 crash killed Wesley Griffith, 39. Police said at the time he was not wearing a seat belt. He was thrown from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.

Man charged with leaving the scene of an accident after crashing into a building

October 15, 2021 3:18 AM Ben Fein

ABC 17 News crews found a path of damage left by the vehicle, which ended up halfway into a business on Providence Road.