Transportation Archives

GoCOMO secures additional funding for new bus, future operations facility

July 30, 2026 7:54 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Improvements to Columbia’s public transit system could soon move forward after city leaders approved an amendment that allows for additional federal funding for two major GoCOMO projects. The Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization approved an amendment to its Transportation Improvement Program, allowing GoCOMO to access additional Federal Transit Administration funding for projects

Lane closures scheduled for North Providence Road next week

July 30, 2026 6:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lane closures are scheduled to occur next week on North Providence Road as city brews work to repair damaged concrete, a Thursday press release from the city says. Work will occur near the intersection with Armadillo Drive. It is scheduled to begin 7 a.m. Monday and wrap up by 4 p.m. Thursday.

Drownings up 80% in Missouri, Highway Patrol says

July 30, 2026 3:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Deaths by drowning are up 80% compared to last year, according to a Thursday press release from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. MSHP wrote that from Jan. 1-July 30, it has responded to 27 drownings, marking an 80% increase from the same period in 2025. There have also been 30 total water

Crash leads to lane closure, traffic backup on Highway 63 in Columbia

July 30, 2026 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in the driving lane of Highway 63 in Columbia led to a lane closure on Thursday afternoon. A crash was reported in the southbound lanes of the highway near Discovery Parkway. Boone County Joint Communications shared a notification at 2:44 p.m. stating the driving lane was closed. The Columbia Fire

Woman seriously injured in Randolph County crash

July 29, 2026 9:41 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was seriously injured in a crash on Wednesday afternoon on Highway 24 about three miles east of Moberly, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says a 35-year-old woman from Madison, Missouri, tried to avoid a tractor while heading eastbound. Her 2013 Chevrolet Impala

Highway 54 ramps in Osage Beach to close overnight Thursday

July 29, 2026 9:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ramps in both directions of Highway 54 at Nichols Road in Osage Beach will close overnight Thursday, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The release says crews will close the ramps at 8 p.m. Thursday and they are expected to reopen by 6 a.m. Friday. A

Columbia files response to airport revenue guarantee lawsuit, says it does not violate Missouri Constitution

July 29, 2026 5:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia filed a response on Monday in a lawsuit over its revenue guarantee with American Airlines. Two Columbia residents — Mark Winter and Richard Shanker – filed a lawsuit against the city in June alleging the city’s revenue guarantee with American Airlines violates the gift clause of the Missouri

Lohman man seriously injured in motorcycle crash

July 28, 2026 10:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 22-year-old man from Lohman was seriously injured in a crash on Tuesday evening on Springtown Station Road in Cole County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man rode his 2023 Harley Davidson too fast for conditions while he was heading eastbound. The

Man seriously hurt in Pettis County crash

July 28, 2026 8:42 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 46-year-old Sedalia man was seriously hurt in a Pettis County crash just before 3 p.m. Monday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash involved two vehicles on U.S. 65 at Honda Road. An 84-year-old Sedalia woman was stopped in the center lane facing south, waiting to turn

Woman seriously hurt in Boone County crash

July 28, 2026 7:48 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 68-year-old Westmoreland, Tennessee, woman was seriously hurt in a crash in Boone County at 8:45 a.m. Monday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the woman was driving south on Highway UU, north of Blue Jay Way, in a 2007 Honda Goldwing when she failed to navigate a curve

Man flown to the hospital after being run over by boat trailer

July 27, 2026 10:36 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 46-year-old Perry man was seriously hurt after he got run over by a boat trailer just before 8:30 p.m. Sunday in Monroe County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 50-year-old Perry man was driving a 2019 Ford F350 in a roundabout at the Robert Allen Boat Ramp

Exit ramps to close and I-70 lanes narrowing near Providence Road bridge

July 27, 2026 5:46 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews are set to close one lane in each direction of Interstate 70 and the exit ramps for the Providence Road Bridge starting Monday night. Starting Monday at 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. MoDoT crews will be placing girders for the Providence Road Bridge, and due to this work, I-70 will be

Jefferson City woman seriously injured in jetski crash on the Osage River

July 25, 2026 11:20 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 43-year-old Jefferson woman was seriously injured in a jetski crash on the Osage River Saturday evening. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the woman was a passenger in a 2021 Kawasaki STX 160 being driven by a 23-year-old Jefferson City man. At around 6:15 p.m., the man was driving west from

California man seriously injured in Callaway County crash

July 25, 2026 11:06 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 51-year-old man from Citrus Heights, Ca. was seriously injured Saturday morning in a car crash. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the man was a passenger in a 2025 Volvo VNL driven by a 54-year-old Citrus Heights man. At around 11:55 a.m., the driver was going west on I-70 east

Parents of man killed in 2023 Kelly’s Ridge crash file wrongful death lawsuit

July 24, 2026 7:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The parents of a man who was killed in a 2023 crash in Columbia have sued multiple parties for wrongful death. Walker Davis, 18, was killed in the crash Aug. 5, 2023, crash at Kelly’s Ridge Apartments. Elizabeth Lopez, 26, pleaded guilty on March 23, 2026, to three counts of leaving the

Road maintenance will begin on Old 63 next week

July 24, 2026 4:52 PM Demetra Alarcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pavement maintenance will take place on Old 63 starting from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. each night starting Monday. The City of Columbia Public Works Department has been revamping streets throughout Columbia one at a time. The construction on Old 63 will start at its intersection with Chinaberry Drive. The work will

St. Charles Road bridge on I-70 expected to open mid-August

July 24, 2026 6:32 PM Demetra Alarcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A project director for the Improve I-70 Project from Rocheport to Columbia says the St. Charles Road bridge on Interstate 70 will be opening mid-August. There is an estimated date of Friday, Aug. 14 for when drivers can use the bridge. The East St. Charles Road bridge has been under construction since

Man seriously hurt in Camden County crash

July 24, 2026 7:47 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 23-year-old Potosi man was flown to the hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Camden County just before 4 p.m. Thursday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash involved a motorcycle and a truck. An 88-year-old Sunrise Beach man was driving a 1990 Chevrolet Silverado on

Westbound I-70 traffic shift in Columbia moved up to Thursday night

July 23, 2026 3:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A traffic shift that was planned for next week on Interstate 70 in Columbia has been moved up to Thursday night, a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation says. The plan is to divert westbound traffic “traffic down and up the newly reconstructed ramps at Boone County Route J (Exit 117),”

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the City of Columbia mow its ‘No Mow Zones’ more often?

July 23, 2026 4:12 AM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia is getting ready to trim up its “No Mow Zone” pollinator habitats located along roads and in medians. The trim comes after a wet start to summer and plenty of complaints on social media platforms about the state of these areas and whether they’re a hazard to drivers. But that’s nothing