Transportation Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling for Thanksgiving?

November 23, 2022 2:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

AAA predicts nearly 55 million Americans will travel over the Thanksgiving holiday this year.

Truck fire brings Interstate 70 to a halt east of Columbia; affects Highway 63

November 22, 2022 2:02 PM Matthew Sanders

A semi-truck fire Tuesday afternoon caused Interstate 70 traffic to slow to a standstill near Columbia.

Sedalia man flown to hospital following motorcycle crash on Highway 50

November 21, 2022 6:19 AM Zachary Farwell

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man was hurt early Sunday morning after a motorcycle crash on Highway 50 in Pettis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on the highway near Quincy Avenue around 2:20 a.m. Troopers said Kyle Strunk, 24, was thrown from the motorcycle after he hit a

Rocheport bridge project on track to finish end of 2024

November 19, 2022 7:30 PM Abby Landwehr

The new Interstate 70 Rocheport Bridge is on track to be finished in December 2024.

North Garth back open after car accident blocked both lanes

November 19, 2022 8:48 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic on North Garth Avenue near Third was blocked following a car accident Saturday evening. The accident happened around 8 causing both lanes to close. Crews at the scene say two vehicles were involved in the accident. Both lanes were cleared within about 30 minutes

Freight train hits oversize load on tracks in Monroe County

November 17, 2022 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

A freight train hit a truck pulling an oversize load on a track in Paris, Missouri, on Thursday.

Section of High Street to be closed from Nov. 21-Dec. 2

November 17, 2022 3:10 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) High Street in Jefferson City will be closed Monday from the Missouri Boulevard ramps to Bolivar Street to make repairs to the deck of the High Street viaduct, according to a press release. The street is expected to reopen Dec. 2. Road closure signs and detour routes will be posted.

Four hurt Wednesday night in Camden County crash

November 17, 2022 12:41 PM Zachary Farwell

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Black Road near Camp Rising Sun Road around 9 p.m.

Route K crash in Columbia sends two to hospital

November 16, 2022 4:47 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash closed the westbound lane of Route K in south Columbia on Wednesday after a crash.

Water main break closes part of downtown Columbia street

November 16, 2022 11:03 AM Matthew Sanders

South Sixth Street in downtown Columbia between Stewart Road and the Mizzou RC4 parking lot were closed Wednesday morning after a water main broke.

Salt Creek bridge in Howard County reopens

November 15, 2022 9:54 PM Ryan Shiner

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge that was abruptly closed last month has officially reopened, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation social media post. “There may be some brief single-lane closures as crews finalize work, so watch for crews/signs and give them plenty of room,” the tweet stated. 🎉BRIDGE OPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!! 🎉The Howard

Columbia Public Works: Crews hit the road early to fight winter weather

November 15, 2022 11:45 AM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Public Works Department says despite being short-staffed it is feeling confident about heading into winter after its first real-world test of the season.

WINTER WEATHER BLOG: MoDOT reports clear road conditions across Mid-Missouri

November 15, 2022 5:36 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) Update 8:40 a.m.: Road conditions across Mid-Missouri continue to improve Tuesday morning. According to the MoDOT Traveler Information Map, most roads and streets in the area are clear. ❄️❄️WINTER WEATHER ROAD UPDATE 11/15 8:30 AM❄️❄️That's a lot of green! Major roadways across the district are clear. However roads are still wet & temps are

Two dead after semi, car involved in Highway 63 crash in northern Boone County

November 14, 2022 1:50 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people are dead after a semi-truck and a car crashed on Highway 63 in northern Boone County on Monday afternoon, a Boone County Fire Protection District spokesman said.

MoDOT, Columbia Public Works take to roads to prepare for snowfall

November 14, 2022 7:44 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Public works departments across Mid-Missouri are on the roads Monday night preparing for snowfall. Crews are first going to start salting all roads that are most susceptible to slickness. “We’ll have crews in overnight and they’ll react to conditions as they develop,” Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said. “They are going

Troopers arrest driver after hitting Columbia man in Jefferson County

November 14, 2022 6:35 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Park Hills woman is accused of hitting a Columbia man with a car in Jefferson County on Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Tiffany L. Nahlik, 33, hit Dustin M. Short, 38, on southbound Highway 67 near Oakvale Road around 5:55 p.m. Troopers said Nahlik’s car hit

Several people hurt Sunday night in Morgan County crash

November 14, 2022 7:01 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Six people were hurt Sunday night following a crash in Morgan County. The crash happened on State Highway 52 near Church Road around 7:10 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by a 16-year-old Russellville teenager traveled across the highway and hit a pickup truck.

Mid-Missouri public works departments warn of delays, citing lack of staff

November 13, 2022 5:44 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Mid-Missouri public works departments have already started preparing for the first snowfall since winter. Columbia Public Works says it has 34 snow vehicles available to this winter season. The department says it is going into the winter with the same amount of staffing as last winter, which is 20% below what it would like

Macon man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash

November 13, 2022 3:49 AM Meghan Drakas

MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) A 25-year-old Macon man was flown to the hospital after a motorcycle crash on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, troopers say Brant Bull was driving along US 36 near Bevier, when he swerved to miss an oncoming vehicle. Bull’s bike then went off the left side

Teenager injured in one-vehicle accident in Miller County

November 11, 2022 10:34 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 17-year-old boy suffered minor injuries Friday morning after his 1996 Chevrolet 2500 skid off the road and overturned on Route M, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The vehicle started to overturn and became stuck between two large boulders. It continued to overturn and hit a creek bottom. The