Transportation Archives

Drivers along the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City could see delays starting Tuesday night

July 6, 2021 3:36 AM Meghan Drakas

MoDOT will be making improvements as part of a rehabilitation project to both directions of Highways 54 and 63 along the bridge.

Injury crashes, deaths on Missouri roads down this Fourth of July weekend

July 5, 2021 11:56 AM Hannah Falcon

The number of injury crashes and deaths on Missouri roads this holiday season is trending lower than predicted, according to crash numbers available from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Fatal motorcycle crash in Morgan County on Saturday night

July 4, 2021 7:51 AM Meghan Drakas

MORGAN, Mo. (KMIZ) One man is dead after a fatal crash in Morgan County on Saturday night. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 10:10 on Saturday night on MO 52 Eastbound about 1,000 feet from Stevenson Lane. 35-year-old Jeffery Smith from Stover, was traveling eastbound on a 2003 Harley Davidson Motorcycle when

MoDOT to begin bridge deck improvements on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City

July 2, 2021 7:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will begin the next phase of an ongoing rehabilitation project on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City will begin to impact nighttime traffic next week by repairing the deck of the eastbound Route 54/63 bridge. This work will require

Man airlifted to hospital after three-wheeler goes airborne in Miller County

July 2, 2021 6:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

A man from Rolla was seriously injured in a crash Thursday night.

What you need to know ahead of Salute to America kick-off in Jefferson City Friday

July 2, 2021 4:31 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salute to America events are set to kick off at noon on Friday and the city is offering multiple areas of parking for attendees. This year, Salute to America is celebrating Missouri’s bicentennial with events including carnival games, live music, a parade and axe throwing. The opening ceremony will begin

Troopers increase DWI enforcement as Fourth of July counting period kicks off

July 2, 2021 12:27 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is strictly enforcing driving while intoxicated and underage drinking laws this Fourth of July weekend. The 2021 counting period for the holiday will run from 6 p.m., Friday, to 11:59 p.m., Monday. The Missouri Department of Transportation Division of Highway and Traffic Safety also kicked off it’s

Lunda Team wins bid for Rocheport Missouri River Bridge replacement

July 1, 2021 11:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation officials and Gov. Mike Parson announced the Lunda Team had the winning bid to replace the I-70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport. The Lunda Team is made up of Lunda Construction Co., Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., Dan Brown & Associates, and Hugh Zeng United. Watch the announcement

Gas prices across the nation for the 4th of July weekend are the highest recorded since 2014

July 1, 2021 5:34 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) AAA data shows that in Missouri and around the country, travelers during the 4th of July weekend should expect the highest gas prices since 2014. Nick Chabarra with AAA said 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel over the Independence Day weekend, with 790,000 of them being in Missouri. Charbarra said this

Charges filed after a man allegedly runs a woman off the road on June 5 in Boone County

July 1, 2021 3:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly read ended a woman’s vehicle causing her to crash on Highway 63 north in Boone County on June 5. According to a probable cause statement, Paris Williams allegedly used a Jeep to rear-end a vehicle causing it to go off the

Mechanic recommends routine maintenance ahead of busy travel weekend

July 1, 2021 3:15 PM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One mechanic shop recommends routine maintenance to avoid any vehicle issues on long road trips many have planned for the Fourth of July. Devin Kelley, Owner of All-Star Automotive says this is especially important with most mechanic shops being unusually busy ahead of holidays. According to Kelley, owners should take vehicles in

Crash blocks I-70 near Rocheport bridge

June 30, 2021 2:36 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash blocked the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Rocheport Missouri River Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Boone County crash blocks lane of Highway 63

June 30, 2021 2:11 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash blocked at least one lane of Highway 63 in Boone County on Wednesday afternoon.

A crash is causing a major backup on I-70 EB Wednesday morning.

Traffic moving after crash on I-70 near Highway 63 connector in Columbia

June 30, 2021 5:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 11:10 a.m.: The interstate was open near the connector as of 11 a.m. A couple emergency vehicles remain at the scene but traffic is moving in the area. ORIGINAL: Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed in Columbia after a crash. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert about the incident shortly before

Missouri River level crests as Jefferson City officials continue storm clean up

June 28, 2021 9:44 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City officials are still working to clean up and repair roads following flash flood warnings and plenty of rain. Both the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Jefferson City Public Works say despite that intense weather, the river levels crested Monday and the levee is holding strong. Conditions continue to

14-year-old driver seriously injured after Boone County wreck on Route CC

June 28, 2021 9:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 14-year-old driver was seriously injured Monday afternoon after a wreck on Route CC in Boone County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the unlicensed 14-year-old driver was traveling west on Route CC when he failed to negotiate a curve. The driver went off the right side of

Two people injured after wreck on Highway 54

June 28, 2021 9:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have minor injuries after a morning wreck on the 2200 block of US 54 in Cole County. According to the Jefferson City police, Chaely Berger was driving a 2009 Nissan Murano and failed to notice slowing traffic before rearending a 2020 Ford F-150 driven by James Winemiller. Both driver

Jefferson City police work two crashes in same spot within minutes

June 28, 2021 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

Two single-vehicle crashes happened in the same spot within minutes of each other on the same stretch of road Sunday evening in Jefferson City, police said.

COU flights canceled, delayed Monday after Sunday night diversion.

Flights out of COU impacted by weather conditions, Sunday night diversion

June 28, 2021 4:29 AM Molly Stawinoga

There are schedule changes for two flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport Monday morning.

SATURDAY STORM & FLOODING UPDATES: Photo and video gallery

June 26, 2021 4:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. According to Boone County Office of Emergency Management, a flash flood warning is issued until 6:30 a.m. on Saturday. Multiple areas of Boone County are still underwater and as of 4:30 a.m. on Saturday, MoDOT reported 206 roads closed in the state due to flooding. You can find a link to their Traveler