Traffic Alert Archives

Westbound Interstate 70 closed after call of van on fire

June 20, 2023 2:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Both lanes of westbound Interstate 70 in the area of the new Missouri River bridge were shut down Tuesday afternoon after firefighters got a call of a van on fire.

Delays continue as Rocheport bridge reconstruction causes traffic congestion

June 17, 2023 11:14 PM Mitchell Kaminski

of being the first people over the new Rocheport bridge has worn off as drivers continue to experience delays Saturday night. These delays will continue for the rest of the weekend.

Delays expected for drivers as westbound traffic moves to new I-70 Missouri River Bridge

June 16, 2023 5:56 AM Kennedy Miller

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers traveling on I-70 and the Route BB interchange should anticipate delays over the weekend, as westbound traffic moves to the new I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport. Beginning at 7:00 p.m. Friday, those vehicles will be the first to use the new westbound bridge that’s part of the Rocheport Bridge Project. The Route

MSHP names drivers who died in Highway 54 crash south of Lake of the Ozarks

June 14, 2023 1:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Highway 54 was closed in both directions Wednesday afternoon in Camden County after a crash, the Missouri Department of Transportation tweeted.

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.

MSHP reports multiple crashes so far for Memorial Day weekend

May 28, 2023 5:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous

One dead, three injured in head-on collision near Moberly

April 6, 2023 4:31 PM Matthew Sanders

A deadly crash shut down part of a state route Thursday afternoon just outside Moberly.

Tractor-trailer carrying candy overturns on I-70 eastbound

March 18, 2023 4:10 PM abc17news-Newsroom

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large tractor-trailer transporting candy overturned on Eastbound I-70 Saturday afternoon. The crash happened just after 2 p.m. on I-70 Eastbound near mile-marker 138. Missouri State Highway Patrol moved the truck to the side of the road to allow traffic to flow, according to a spokesperson for MSHP. Skid marks were

Eastbound Interstate 70 in Columbia reopens after crash involving semi-truck

March 8, 2023 9:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A crash involving a semi-truck shut down eastbound Interstate 70 near Range Line Street in Columbia on Wednesday morning.

Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia reopens Friday following Thursday evacuation

December 16, 2022 7:20 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Businesses at the Guitar Building in Downtown Columbia have been allowed to reopen after bricks fell onto the roof on Wednesday. The City of Columbia allowed businesses to return to work Friday as repairs to the building continue. The building was evacuated on Thursday after failing inspections. “It’s been frustrating because there

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

MoDOT to again close ramp at Highway 54/63 interchange

September 19, 2022 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close a ramp at the Highway 54/63 interchange in north Jefferson City on Wednesday for the second time in as many months.

Missouri State Highway Patrol to start counting period for Labor Day Weekend

September 2, 2022 6:11 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Friday kicks off Labor Day weekend and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will have an increased trooper presence on roads and waters for their counting period. Troopers on the roads will be enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and impaired driving laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists during their participation for

Mizzou’s Thursday night football game to impact Columbia’s economy, traffic

August 31, 2022 9:10 PM Leila Mitchell

The return of Mizzou football is just one day away and the game is expected to bring several thousand fans to Columbia.

First responders remind drivers to slow down, move over

August 31, 2022 5:38 PM abc17news-Newsroom

Emergency roadside workers and first responders came together Wednesday in Columbia to remind drivers about the slow down, move over law ahead of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Last year three people were killed and more than 70 were hurt in 246 crashes with parked emergency vehicles that had their emergency lights on in Missouri. Missouri

Mid-Missouri colleges and universities prepare for return of students

August 18, 2022 7:38 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Colleges and universities in Mid-Missouri are preparing for the return of students next week. Thursday is the second day for the University of Missouri students to move into their dorms. Mizzou students and staff are scheduled to start classes Monday. As more students move in, MU officials remind families about detailed maps

MoDOT to perform maintenance on U.S. Route 54 Missouri River Bridges in Jefferson City

July 24, 2022 5:17 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday MoDOT will begin maintenance work on U.S Route 54 Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City. The maintenance is scheduled to start on the eastbound and westbound bridges on July 24th and take place everyday between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. With work expected to be complete on

MoDOT to hold public meeting Thursday about future of Interstate 70 in Boone County

July 21, 2022 5:42 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT plans to hold a public meeting in Columbia Thursday about possible improvements to Interstate 70 in Boone County. Officials will meet with the community at the Activities and Recreation Center (ARC) at 1701 W. Ash St. from 4 to 6 p.m. The department wants the public’s feedback about future plans for

Two separate crashes on Wednesday morning temporarily close Highway 63

July 6, 2022 6:46 AM Siobhan Harms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two morning crashes three hours apart slowed traffic on Highway 63 on Wednesday. At 4:09 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department responded to a crash at Highway 63 at Grindstone Parkway. The first Columbia Fire crew arrived just before 4:20 a.m. found a dump truck on its side in the northbound lanes of