Traffic Alert Archives

Stadium Boulevard project continues near Columbia Mall

July 13, 2021 5:49 AM Zola Crowder

The Missouri Department of Transportation’s project to improve the driving surface of Stadium Boulevard in Columbia has moved into its next phase this week.

Drivers along the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City could see delays starting Tuesday night

July 6, 2021 3:36 AM Meghan Drakas

MoDOT will be making improvements as part of a rehabilitation project to both directions of Highways 54 and 63 along the bridge.

What you need to know ahead of Salute to America kick-off in Jefferson City Friday

July 2, 2021 4:31 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salute to America events are set to kick off at noon on Friday and the city is offering multiple areas of parking for attendees. This year, Salute to America is celebrating Missouri’s bicentennial with events including carnival games, live music, a parade and axe throwing. The opening ceremony will begin

Intersection of Route K, Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road closing Monday

June 7, 2021 4:24 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The intersection of Route K at Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road will be closed starting Monday through August 16, weather permitting, for construction of a single-lane roundabout. During the closure, Sinclair Road will be inaccessible from Route K. However, drivers will be able to access Old Plank Road from the west side of the intersection using

Intersection of Route K, Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road to close until fall for roundabout construction

June 2, 2021 3:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A contractor for the City of Columbia will close the intersection of Route K at Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road for the construction of a single-lane roundabout. The intersection will be closed between June 7 and August 16, weather permitting, for construction of the roundabout. The roundabout is expected to be

True/False Film Festival prepared for rain or shine

May 5, 2021 3:50 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual True/False Film Festival starts Wednesday at Stephens Lake Park this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with an outside location, the weather is a concern throughout the weekend. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Megan McConachie, said there are plans in place in case the weather does not cooperate,

MoDOT Central District sign and a filled pothole.

MoDOT crews to start patching potholes along Stadium Boulevard in Columbia

April 26, 2021 4:15 AM Zach Boetto

Crews will be focusing on Stadium Boulevard between I-70 and Highway 63.

Pedestrian hit on Highway 40 in Boone County

April 25, 2021 9:41 PM Lucas Geisler

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Missouri State Highway Patrol identified the victim as 40 year old Brandon Inman of Parsons, Tenn. The crash report says Inman suffered serious injuries in the crash. ORIGINAL: One person is in the hospital after a vehicle hit them near the Midway Travel Plaza Sunday night around 9 p.m.

Crash snags traffic in west Columbia

April 25, 2021 8:34 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A two-car crash in west Columbia blocked traffic Sunday night. ABC 17 News crews saw two vehicles involved in a crash at Fairview Road and West Broadway just after 8 p.m. Fire trucks had blocked a part of the westbound lane on Broadway while clearing the vehicles from the intersections. Fire crews

Westbound I-70 shuts down near Missouri River Bridge.

Morning, afternoon crashes shut down Interstate 70 at Missouri River bridge

April 7, 2021 7:43 AM Molly Stawinoga

Authorities say traffic is at a standstill.

MoDOT has minor changes for I-70 Missouri River Bridge at Rocheport project

February 26, 2021 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting that there will be several changes to the upcoming bridge replacement of the Interstate 70 Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport. The changes will impact the study area, wetland impacts, Taylor’s Landing Access, and section 4f .

Columbia police: Pedestrian hit at Clark and Hanover Blvd

February 26, 2021 10:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police report that a person was hit and taken to a hospital with unknown injuries after being hit near the intersection of Clark and Hanover Blvd. Officials reports the road is not closed. An ABC 17 News crew reports the victim was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Police on scene

Bridge Inspection to Impact Traffic on I-70 in Cooper County

February 26, 2021 9:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COOPER COUNTY MoDOT is reporting an inspection of the eastbound and westbound Interstate 70 bridges over the Lamine River in Cooper County will require the closure of one lane on each bridge next week. The westbound bridge will be inspected from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. on Tuesday while the eastbound bridge will be inspected

Oversized vehicle travel rescheduled next week in Callaway and Montgomery Counties

February 26, 2021 3:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY/MONTGOMERY COUNTIES Oxbo Transport is moving a large part for Ameren Electric beginning Monday morning that will require an oversized vehicle to travel through Callaway and Montgomery Counties next week. Previously, the move was scheduled for Thursday but was canceled. Starting at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 1, the oversized vehicle will begin traveling southbound

Water main break closes part of I-70 in St. Louis

January 23, 2021 10:54 PM Sydney Olsen

Interstate 70 in part of St. Louis closed Saturday night after a water main break.

Wireless construction forcing lane closures in Columbia

January 17, 2021 7:25 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) There will be some lane closures across Columbia for the week of Jan. 18 as contractors install small cell wireless facilities. According to a press release, Viking Corp & AMF Electric, contractors for AT&T, will be working in nine separate locations. The southbound lane of John Garry Drive between North Cedar Lake