Transportation Archives

Police identify woman killed in east Columbia crash

December 2, 2022 11:41 AM Matthew Sanders

An 83-year-old woman died in a crash in east Columbia that shut down a road Thursday, police say.

Two people hurt following a crash in Johnson County

December 2, 2022 6:30 AM Joushua Blount

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women were hurt following a crash in Johnson County on Thursday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on state Highway 58 south of Route VV. Troopers said an SUV driven by Debra J. Bradfield, 63, of Centerview, traveled off the right side

One dead in crash near Hominy Creek, Route WW reopened

December 1, 2022 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation said in a tweet that Route WW is closed at Hominy Creek, between Keene Street and Legion Lane due to a crash. The Columbia Police Department tweeted that one person died in the crash. Another person was sent to an area hospital for reported minor injuries. (1)

Illinois man killed in I-70 crash that sparked median fire

November 30, 2022 12:20 PM Matthew Sanders

An Illinois man died in a crash that slowed down traffic on Interstate 70 in Cooper County on Wednesday morning.

MoDOT to hold public meeting about proposed changes to Holts Summit interchange

November 29, 2022 3:12 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is inviting residents to attend a meeting discussing proposed changes to the Highway 54/Route OO interchange in Holts Summit. The public meeting will be 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 1 at the Holts Summit Municipal Building, located at 213 South Summit Drive. The project consists of building

MoDOT to host meeting Dec. 7 in Columbia to discuss unfunded transportation needs

November 28, 2022 8:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the ARC in Columbia — 1701 W. Ash St. — to discuss its High Priority Unfunded Needs list for transportation in Mid-Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation — working with its statewide regional planning partners — identified $1

Jefferson City Public Works announces road closures

November 28, 2022 7:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works announced a pair of road closures on Monday. The first was Dunklin Street, which closed on Monday within the 200 Block between Madison Street and Monroe Street for pavement repairs. It is expected to reopen Monday, Dec. 12, according to a press release. Douglas Drive will close

Two injured in Callaway County crash

November 28, 2022 7:08 PM Ryan Shiner

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured in a Monday crash in Callaway County in the northbound lanes of Highway 63 near County Road 395. The crash occurred after 57-year-old Marc Ferrin, of Hartsburg, crossed his 2008 Chevrolet Impala into the path of 18-year-old Marcus Davis’ 2018 Chevrolet Malibu on Highway 63, according to

Road work scheduled for North Garth Avenue and Proctor Drive Nov. 29-Dec. 3

November 28, 2022 4:10 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, pavement maintenance work will happen on North Garth Avenue between Business Loop 70 West and Interstate 70, according to a press release. Work will also be done on Proctor Drive starting at Bear Creek Drive and extending approximately 1,200 feet toward Proctor Park. At least one lane of North Garth Avenue and Proctor Drive

Highway Patrol: Eight deaths, 115 injured, 113 DWI arrests during Thanksgiving counting period

November 28, 2022 3:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol said on Monday that eight people died on during the Thanksgiving counting period, which lasted from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release. In addition, there were 115 people injured, 113 arrests made for driving while intoxicated, 414 crashes and 35

SUV hits pedestrian Sunday night near Jonesburg

November 28, 2022 6:22 AM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Louis man is hurt after an SUV hit him near Jonesburg on Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the pedestrian-involved crash happened around 8:55 p.m. on the south outer road of Interstate 70 east of Jonesburg. Troopers said LaSean Smith, 51, was standing in the road

MU psychiatrist gives advice about holiday stress

November 24, 2022 11:01 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season can bring an extra layer of stress to people’s lives. “Typically the holiday period is very difficult for a lot of people,” Dr. Ashish Sarangi, of MU Health Care – Geriatric Psychiatry, said. “You know for most people, it is a time when they rejoice and celebrate with family,

Two injured in Miller County crash on Wednesday night

November 24, 2022 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suffered serious injuries and a woman sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash in Miller County on Wednesday night on Highway 52 just east of Hall Store Road. Charles Moentmann, 31, of Rolla, drove his 2006 Chevrolet Uplander across the center of the highway and traveled off the left

Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal starts first holiday season

November 23, 2022 10:42 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport opened its doors to travelers at the new $23 million terminal in October. With Thanksgiving travelers getting ready for their holidays plans, the airport has not had any major delays or cancelations. According to the airport’s flight schedule, it sent off four flights today, and four others arrived.

Thanksgiving Eve brings more law enforcement on roadways and free rides

November 23, 2022 7:04 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving Eve is a busy travel day but is also — as some say — one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and law enforcement are encouraging people to not drive impaired. A few organizations are partnering with Lyft to help make sure people get home safe with an offer

Highway Patrol to track injuries for Thanksgiving holiday, gives road-safety tips

November 23, 2022 7:57 PM Abby Landwehr

Drivers heading to their Thanksgiving destinations hit the road Wednesday. With them, traffic on major Missouri highways. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the day before Thanksgiving is usually one of the busiest days of travel in the state. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, MSHP’s counting period began. Troopers will record the injuries and deaths that

Jefferson City man flown to hospital after crash

November 23, 2022 1:50 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was flown to a Columbia hospital Wednesday morning after crashing his SUV.

AAA expects Missouri drivers will see lowest gas prices of the year ahead of Thanksgiving

November 23, 2022 5:54 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday is one of the year’s busiest travel days ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. According to AAA, nearly 55 million Americans plan to travel for the holiday weekend while Missouri’s gas price average is the lowest since February. AAA reports the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel in Missouri

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.