Transportation Archives

Drivers suffer serious injuries in crash east of Columbia

November 10, 2022 4:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Two Columbia drivers had serious injuries after one turned in front of the other early Thursday on Route WW at El Chaparral Avenue.

Concrete replacement to close one lane of Route B at multiple locations

November 10, 2022 4:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be replacing concrete next week north of Columbia along Route B. Work will take place between Brown Station Road and Hallsville city limits from Nov.14-23. One lane will be closed in the work areas from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Signs and flaggers will be in

Audrain County Route J to open Friday

November 10, 2022 3:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Route J in Audrain County is expected to open Nov. 11 afternoon upon completion of the intersection improvement project and new roundabout, located at the intersection of Highway 54/Highway 19/Route J, just north of Laddonia. Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. was awarded the contract by the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission

MoDOT announces public meeting to discuss proposed changes to Holts Summit interchange at Highway 54 and Route OO

November 7, 2022 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation has released information on proposed improvements to the Highway 54/ Route OO interchange in Holts Summit. MoDOT will hold a public meeting for residents to share their thoughts, according to a press release. The project consists of building a roundabout at the intersection of the eastbound

Two killed Sunday in Chariton County after head-on crash on Highway 24

November 7, 2022 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are dead following a head-on crash Sunday afternoon on Highway 24 in Chariton County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened about 3-miles east of Salisbury around 5:30 p.m. Troopers said a car driven by Paul L. Busto, 57, of Clark, hit an SUV head-on after

Lane shifts and lane closure on Business Loop 70 West in Columbia to take place Nov. 8-11

November 4, 2022 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ace Pipe Cleaning will be begin maintenance on sewer pipes under Business Loop 70 West starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.Lane shifts will take place, utilizing the center turn lane of the section of Business Loop 70 West near Cosmo Park. Traffic on this section of Business Loop 70 West —

Contracts awarded for resurfacing projects in Boone and Cole counties

November 3, 2022 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Major improvements will be coming to several roadways in Boone and Cole counties. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract at its monthly meeting for the milling, resurfacing and improvement of guardrail along Highway 50, between the Moreau River and Truman Boulevard in Jefferson City. Also to be resurfaced:

Columbia Water and Light announces lane closure on Forum Boulevard near Nifong for water line maintenance

November 3, 2022 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Update: The Columbia Water and Light Department reports crews were able to finish the work Thursday night. Original story: The City of Columbia Water and Light Department announced in a press release that it is immediately closing a portion of southbound Forum Boulevard to perform a water main replacement. The turn lane

Nebraska man hurt in Highway 179 crash in Cole County

November 3, 2022 10:29 AM Zachary Farwell

Highway 179 in Cole County has reopened after a crash closed it Thursday morning.

Howard County bridge to stay closed for more than a month

November 2, 2022 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

A bridge that was closed last week will remain closed for more than a month, the Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday.

Driver faces possible charges after Pettis County crash

November 2, 2022 6:38 AM Zachary Farwell

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man faces possible charges following a crash Tuesday night in Pettis County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route B near Ragar Road around 6:50 p.m. Troopers said 22-year-old Tylor Washington tried to pass a vehicle when another vehicle overtook his car and hit

MoDOT to hold meeting Wednesday about proposed changes to I-70/Highway 63 interchange

November 2, 2022 5:50 AM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT will meet with people Wednesday to talk about expected improvements to parts of Interstate 70 in Boone County. Officials are scheduled to share the results of a study for an 18-mile stretch of the interstate between just east of Route BB to just east of Route Z. The recommendations include proposed

Man suspected in Columbia crash admitted to DWI in March

November 1, 2022 3:10 PM Matthew Sanders

The man police say crashed into multiple vehicles Monday on Stadium Boulevard was on probation for DWI after pleading guilty in March, according to court records.

Scene cleared after Columbia police ask drivers to avoid part of Stadium Boulevard

October 31, 2022 5:16 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police were asking drivers to avoid part of a busy road during the evening rush Monday because of a crash.

Callaway County man charged with seven felonies following multi-county chase

October 31, 2022 3:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kingdom City man faces several felony charges after allegedly being involved in a chase last week with the Montgomery County, Callaway County and Audrain County sheriff’s departments. Michael Brooks, 48, is charged with: Two counts of first-degree assault.Two counts of armed criminal action.Resisting arrest.First-degree property damage.Possession of 35 grams or less

Concordia woman killed in Morgan County crash

October 31, 2022 7:05 AM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Concordia woman died Sunday afternoon following a crash in Morgan County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on northbound Route D near Sparrow Lane around 3:30 p.m. Troopers said 23-year-old Amber T. Racicot was thrown from an SUV after the vehicle traveled off the road and

Three children, one woman hurt in Pettis County wreck

October 28, 2022 10:27 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three children younger than 10 years old and one woman were hurt in a one-vehicle wreck on Highway TT near Lamm Ford Road on Friday. Jennifer Jones, 39, lost control of the vehicle while it was going fast.. The Dodge traveled off the roadway, and then went airborne when it went over

Bridge over Salt Creek on Highway 240 in Howard County closed due to structural issues

October 27, 2022 9:03 PM Ryan Shiner

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge on Highway 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County closed due to structural issues Thursday night. It is unknown how long the closure will be in place, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation spokesman. MoDOT crews were doing routine maintenance on the bridge when they noticed irregularities, according

Parson speaks at Mendon four months after Amtrak derailment

October 27, 2022 2:46 PM Ethan Heinz

Gov. Mike Parson went to the Northwestern School District in Mendon on Thursday to thank the residents for assisting in recovery efforts an Amtrak train derailed there four months ago.

Investigation underway after Mid-Missouri man dies during bridge construction

October 27, 2022 1:36 PM Matthew Sanders

The Occupational Health and Safety Administration is investigating how a California, Missouri, man died while working on a northwest Missouri bridge construction project.