Road Construction Archives

Boone County bridge work resumes after cave discovery halts progress

June 12, 2023 5:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Work resumed Monday on a Boone County bridge project that was shut down in April after the discovery of a cave.

First traffic to flow over new Missouri River bridge on I-70 this month

June 7, 2023 11:57 AM Avery Roehler

Passenger vehicles will drive over the new Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70 for the first time starting later this month.

Road work scheduled at Chapel Hill and South Fairview intersection in Columbia

June 2, 2023 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works announced in a Friday press release that road work will be done at the intersection of Chapel Hill and Fairview roads from Tuesday through Thursday. Crews will be repaving the road, according to the release. Work will begin 7 a.m. Tuesday and end 5 p.m. Thursday,

MoDOT announces multi-month closure on Route F

June 1, 2023 7:10 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced a road closure beginning next week in Boone County that will last two months. Route F will be closed from Monday, June 5- Thursday, Aug. 3 for a bridge deck replacement, according to MoDOT’s social media. The deck replacement is one of several projects on

On/off ramp at Highway 54 in Holts Summit to close for a month for roundabout construction

May 25, 2023 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media Thursday that there will be a month-long road closure for an on/off ramp on Highway 54 in Holts Summit. Route OO and the northbound Highway 54 on/off ramps at Route OO will be closed from May 30-June 30 to construct a

Columbia Chamber of Commerce holds open house, gathers input from residents about I-70/Highway 63 connector

May 17, 2023 5:55 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, Columbia residents had the chance to provide suggestions to the city regarding improvements they would like to see to the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia during an open house. The City has proposed providing different features to enhance the design of the highway to create a more-attractive appearance, claiming it could

MoDOT announces lane closures on Rocheport Bridge this week

May 16, 2023 7:16 PM Ryan Shiner

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media that there will be intermittent lane closures on the Rocheport Bridge on Interstate 70 this week. The closures will occur day and night in the left lanes heading in both directions, according to the post. ALERT!I-70 Rocheport BridgeDay & night this week,

Columbia City Council passes traffic calming plan

May 16, 2023 6:54 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council met Monday night and passed an agenda item that would create traffic calming improvements on Northland Drive. Traffic calming improvements include things like speed bumps or traffic signs. The project passed unanimously and will cost roughly $55,000 paid by the annual Traffic Calming Fund. This project will bring eight

East Walnut Street closure in Columbia moved to Thursday and Friday

May 15, 2023 12:37 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A street closure on East Walnut Street that was announced last week has been moved to Thursday and Friday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia Public Works. East Walnut Street will be closed Thursday and Friday between North College Avenue and Old Highway 63 North in order for

East Walnut Street to close next week between North College Avenue and Old Highway 63

May 11, 2023 12:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Beginning 7 a.m. Tuesday, East Walnut Street will close between North College Avenue and Old Highway 63 North, according to a Thursday press release from the City of Columbia. The street is expected to reopen Thursday, May 18, weather permitting. The closure is to allow for the completion of an asphalt overlay

Oak Street closure in Columbia extended to Thursday

May 8, 2023 1:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Oak Street that was closed last week for repairs will be closed until Thursday, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. The street closed last week — between West Sexton Drive and Lynn Street – in order to replace a box culvert. The closure was expected

Part of Oak Street in Columbia to close Thursday

May 2, 2023 3:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility will close a part of Oak Street on Thursday between West Sexton Drive and Lynn Street to replace a box culvert, according to a press release from the City. The work is scheduled to be completed by Monday.

West Ash Street to close between Hirth and Sanford Avenues May 10 for tree removal

May 1, 2023 10:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) West Ash Street will be closed 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, between Hirth and Sanford avenues as a tree will be removed by private companies, according to a press release from the city. The closure will affect both lanes and the sidewalk. Barricades will be placed on West Ash Street between

Pavement repairs to occur at East Walnut Street and North College Avenue from April 26-28

April 21, 2023 3:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pavement repairs will begin Wednesday at the intersection of East Walnut Street and North College Avenue, according to a press release from Columbia Public Works. Work will start 7 a.m. Wednesday and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, the release stated. During construction, motorists will be unable to access

Highway 54 to narrow to one lane in Osage Beach on April 24

April 19, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large construction project for several bridge on Highway 54 in the Lake of the Ozarks area will begin Monday. One lane of Highway 54, each direction, is expected to remain open throughout the duration of the project, though some ramp and local road closures may be necessary. The planned progression

MoDOT promotes roadway safety at site of new Missouri River bridge

April 18, 2023 5:09 PM Ethan Heinz

Representatives from agencies including MoDOT and the Missouri State Highway Patrol and contractors spoke about the issues and dangers that workers face on Missouri roads.

Jefferson City Public Works announces street closures

April 14, 2023 4:42 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works on Friday announced a pair of street closures. The first, Jefferson City Wastewater in conjunction with their contractor Don Schnieders Excavating will be replacing roadway near the 5200 block of Scruggs Station Road, according to a press release. Work is expected to be completed

Road closure announced in Jefferson City

April 7, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works said in a Friday press release that Commercial Way between Madison and Monroe streets will close at 8 a.m. Monday for alley repairs for Ameren UE. The road is expected to reopen at 5 p.m. Friday, April 14. Traffic will be restricted, but deliveries

East Walnut Street to close Monday between North William Street and Old Highway 63 North

April 7, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Friday press release that East Walnut Street will close at 7 a.m. Monday between North William Street and Old Highway 63 North for road work. It is expected to reopen 7 a.m. Monday, April 24. During construction, motorists intending to turn from North William Street

Bonne Femme Creek Bridge to be closed for repairs, starting Monday

April 6, 2023 4:01 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation will close Highway 163 at the Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Monday in order to replace the bridge. The bridge was built in 1958 and is in poor condition, according to a press release. The bridge replacement is scheduled to be completed on or before Aug.