City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport
City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.
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Columbia crews to work on Providence Road turn lane at Broadway on Monday
Columbia Public Works crews are scheduled to start work on the turn lane from northbound Providence to eastbound Broadway on Monday.
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MoDOT: ‘Potholes are blooming’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation says crews will be focusing on repairing potholes through April. “There is a lot more than we’ve seen in previous years,” said Adam Pulley the Central District communications manager for MoDOT. According to a report from MoDOT, in 2019, the department patched roughly 730,000 potholes worth an
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Crews to replace Cooper County bridge next week
Crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation are scheduled to replace a bridge in Cooper County next week.
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Missouri River bridge dangerous in winter weather
Drivers on the I-70 Missouri River bridge in Rocheport should take extra caution during winter weather, fire officials said.
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Gov. Parson promises resources for bridge repairs
Gov. Mike Parson spoke about infrastructure at a meeting for County Commissioners Association of Missouri in Columbia on Friday morning.
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Contractors break ground on Moniteau Creek Bridge demolition
Demolition started Tuesday on the Moniteau Creek Bridge in Cole County. Eric Landwehr, a Cole County Public Works engineer said the bridge, which is located just off of Highway 179, had been out of commission since 2016. “It’s about time because it was getting in bad shape,” Landwehr said. In February 2016, MoDOT gave the
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Culvert work closing parts of Route 135 in Cooper County
Culvert pipe repair will take place starting Monday, January 6th and go through January 17th.
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Columbia to make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway
The City of Columbia will make emergency water main repairs on East Broadway beginning at 7 p.m. Monday.
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Section of West Dunklin Street reopens as work continues
300 and 500 blocks of West Dunklin Street open to traffic in Jefferson City The 300 and 500 blocks of West Dunklin Street in Jefferson City are open to traffic, according to the city’s public works department. Officials are still asking drivers to use caution in the area as construction continues. They also warn delays
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Governor Parson tours bridge in Callaway County
Governor Mike Parson toured the location of an upcoming bridge project Thursday in Callaway County. The project will replace the Callaway County Route D bridge over Interstate 70. “We’re trying to tell the people in the state look we’re going to invest the money wisely and we’re going to go to work,” Governor Mike Parson
Continue Reading MoDOT approves three Mid-Missouri road projects
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation awarded bids to a pair of construction companies for projects in three Mid-Missouri counties. A new multi-million dollar interchange on Highway 54 near the Lake of the Ozarks was among the projects approved. The construction will replace the current interchange between Kingdom City and Camdenton. According to
Continue ReadingSouth Columbia roundabout now open to drivers
UPDATE 6:15 P.M.: The Columbia Department of Public Works announced Thursday night the roundabout at Forum Boulevard and Green Meadows Road will now open at 7 p.m. Update 2: Forum and Green Meadows Roundabout to open about 7 p.m.Yes, we said tomorrow, but now it’s opening today! 30 days ahead of schedule!Just in time for tomorrow
Continue ReadingSouth Columbia roundabout now open to drivers
UPDATE 6:15 P.M.: The Columbia Department of Public Works announced Thursday night the roundabout at Forum Boulevard and Green Meadows Road will now open at 7 p.m. Update 2: Forum and Green Meadows Roundabout to open about 7 p.m. Yes, we said tomorrow, but now it’s opening today! 30 days ahead of schedule! Just in
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Runway expansion project brings construction, road closures near Route H
Construction started Tuesday near Route H ahead of a runway expansion project at Columbia Regional Airport. Right now, the North Rangeline Road connection is closed, and the South Rangeline Road connection is down to one lane. The Southern Boone Fire Protection District posted to Facebook Tuesday about the project’s timeline. Phases 1 and 2 began
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Road closure at Dix Road Bridge overpass on Route 50
The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to close the Dix Road overpass in Jefferson City Tuesday at 12 a.m for improvements. MoDOT said the overpass could be closed for up to 15 days. “As you plan your commute, add little extra time and have patience,” MoDOT spokesman Adam Pulley said. According to a press release,
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New south Columbia roundabout may open ahead of schedule
Work on a new roundabout in south Columbia may wrap up ahead of schedule. According to a post on the Public Works Department Facebook page, the roundabout at Forum Boulevard and Green Meadows Road is about 75% finished. The post said the contractor believes the opening date could be between Oct. 20 and Nov. 1,
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