/news-rss MO.gov News Feed Sat, 07 Feb 2026 06:02:33 +0000 en-us https://www.modot.org/node/83102 83102 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:50:02 +0000 Kansas City area maintenance work for Feb. 9-13 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 15:50 LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – The Missouri Department of Transportation will be performing maintenance work throughout the Kansas City region from Feb. 9 until Feb. 13. All work is weather permitting. JOHNSON COUNTY Route CC between NE 950 Rd. and NE 1100 Rd.: flagging operations from Monday, Feb. 9 until Wednesday, Feb. 11, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for brush cutting. LAFAYETTE COUNTY Missouri Highway 23 between U.S. Highway 24 and Johnson County line: flagging operations from Monday, Feb. 9 until Friday, Feb. 13, from approximately 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for shoulder repair work. PETTIS COUNTY U.S. Highway 65 northbound between Honda Rd. and Elm Hills Blvd.: lane closure from Monday, Feb. 9 until Friday, Feb. 13, from approximately 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. daily, for shoulder work. RAY COUNTY Route C between Route M and Route D: flagging operations on Monday, Feb. 9, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for drainage work. Route Y between Missouri Highway 10 and end of state maintenance: flagging operations from Monday, Feb. 9 until Friday, Feb. 13, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for shoulder repair work. Route D between Missouri Highway 13 and Mayes Rd.: flagging operations from Tuesday, Feb. 10 until Wednesday, Feb. 11, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. daily, for drainage work. MO-10 between Business Highway 10 and Route A: flagging operations on Wednesday, Feb. 11, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for sign work. Route C between 216th St. and end of state maintenance: flagging operations on Friday, Feb. 13, from approximately 7 a.m. until 4 p.m., for brush removal. MoDOT maintenance crews often perform other tasks throughout the work week such as pothole patching, litter pick-up, snow plowing, brush cutting, and other operations that are not included above as they pose limited impacts to traffic. Motorists are reminded to slow down and pay attention while driving in work zones. Not all work zones look alike. They can also be short term, temporary lane closures to make quick repairs or remove debris from the roadway. For more information about MoDOT news, projects or events, please visit our website at www.modot.org/kansascity. For instant updates, follow MoDOT_KC on X, or share posts and comments on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/MoDOT.KansasCity/. MoDOT Kansas City maintains more than 7,000 miles of state roadway in nine counties. Sign up online for work zone updates or call 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636).  Districts Involved Kansas City Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 08:43 Matthew Rinehart Senior Communications Specialist Kansas City District Email: matthew.rinehart@modot.mo.govPhone: (816) 282-4685 https://www.modot.org/node/83101 83101 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:10:02 +0000 Entrance to Westview Drive in Versailles open following culvert replacement Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 15:10 Permanent driving surface to be placed at later date Project Missouri Route 52 Corridor Upgrades in Morgan County JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The entrance to Westview Drive in Versailles is open with a temporary driving surface as crews continue replacing a culvert.  To help address flooding issues, a new, larger culvert was installed at the entrance to Westview Drive from Route 5, and the roadway reopened to traffic on Friday, Jan. 6 – ahead of schedule. However, work is not complete. Construction crews working with the Missouri Department of Transportation will continue to build out the ends of the culvert, and the permanent driving surface will be installed at a later, yet-to-be-determined date. This will require Westview Drive to be closed again. Prior notice will be given once dates for the second closure are available.  All work is weather-permitting and subject to change.  The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a $5,041,329.32 contract to S & A Equipment & Builders, LLC for the project that includes installing a roundabout at the junction of Route 5 and Route 52, expanding Route 52 to three lanes (providing one lane of travel in each direction with a shared center turn lane), and replacing existing culverts with larger structures to address flooding concerns. The project is expected to be completed in early 2026.   MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.    For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram    Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down   ### Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 08:07 Links to related information Project Webpage AJ Shurr Senior Communications Specialist Central District Email: cdcr@modot.mo.govPhone: (573) 522-5178 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-eight-gubernatorial-appointments-0 15971 at https://governor.mo.gov Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:08:15 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Eight Gubernatorial Appointments Gabrielle.Picard Fri, 02/06/2026 - 15:08 February 6, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced seven gubernatorial appointments to various commissions and filled one county vacancy.Jason Choate, of Carthage, was appointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Mr. Choate currently serves as the director of water services at Carthage Water and Electric Plant. He previously worked as the plant superintendent for Leggett and Platt, Branch One. Choate holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Missouri Southern State University.Timothy Ganz, of Wildwood, was appointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Mr. Ganz is the director of environmental compliance and water quality for Missouri American Water, where he previously served as the environmental and operations manager. He is an active member of his community, serving as a trustee on the Missouri Section of the American Water Works Association and is the past president of the Missouri River Water Suppliers Association. Ganz earned his bachelor's degree in fisheries and wildlife from the University of Missouri, a Master of Science in Biology from Saint Louis University, and his Master of Business Administration from Maryville University.Ashley Hoselton, of Galt, was appointed as the Sullivan County Public Administrator.Ms. Hoselton previously served as the deputy clerk for the Sullivan County Prosecuting Attorney's Office before being appointed as the interim public administrator for Sullivan County. She also serves as a member of the Sullivan County Senior Tax Board. Hoselton graduated from Chillicothe High School.Frank Offutt, of Platte City, was appointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Mr. Offutt is the executive director of Platte County Public Water Supply District #4 and the district administrator for the Platte City Special Road District. He has a long history of civic service, including 16 years of experience as the mayor of Platte City. Offutt holds a bachelor’s degree from Northwest Missouri State University, as well as a commercial driver's license and a Federal Aviation Administration commercial pilot's license.Charles Pritchard, of Jefferson City, was appointed to the Missouri Veterans Commission.Mr. Pritchard currently serves as regional director of external affairs for AT&T. He is a former sergeant combat engineer in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. He serves as chair of the Foundation for State Technical College of Missouri and previously served on the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. He holds an associate degree in electronics engineering from State Technical College of Missouri, a bachelor's degree in management from William Woods University, and a Master of Business Administration from William Woods University.Kathy Smith, of Shell Knob, was appointed to the Missouri Charter Public School Commission.Prior to retirement, Ms. Smith served as the regional education director for the Walton Family Foundation. She previously worked as the deputy superintendent of secondary schools for Bentonville Public Schools. She is active in civic service, currently serving on the boards of the Arkansas for Education Reform Foundation, the Reform Alliance, and the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Southwestern Oklahoma State University and a Master of Education from the University of Arkansas.Donald Summers Jr., of St. Louis, was appointed to the Safe Drinking Water Commission.Mr. Summers served as the assistant director of training for the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local 562 Training Center for over 20 years before retiring. After retirement, he opened a consulting company to work with Local 562 and other associations and organizations in the field. He remains an active member of his community, currently serving as a member of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials. He also served on the board of directors for the Midwestern Apprenticeship and Training Coordinators Conference and the American Society of Sanitary Engineering. Summers earned his Missouri vocational teaching certificate from the University of Missouri.Troy Williams, of Jefferson City, was appointed to the Missouri Veterans Commission.Mr. Williams is currently a service officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), and formerly owned Sticks & Stones Landscaping in Eldon. Williams, a former lance corporal for the United State Marine Corps, has a strong record of service, including membership in the American Legion, Marine Corps League, DAV, and an extensive history of leadership in the VFW Department of Missouri. In recent years, he has served as VFW National Legislative Chairman, VFW Department of Missouri All-American Commander, and Department of Missouri District 2 Commander.### https://www.modot.org/node/83100 83100 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:44:12 +0000 2026-2029 LPA On-Call Selections keith.jennings Fri, 02/06/2026 - 13:44 LPA Consulting Partners,    Thank you to all our partners for taking the time to submit your Letters of Interest (LOI) for the 2026-2029 LPA On-Call Consultant Program!  We received 423 LOI’s from 101 firms.     Congratulations to all our selected partners!   If your firm was not selected this time, please keep an eye out for our Standard Solicitation opportunities on the LPA Solicitations page and remember, to receive email notification for standard solicitation postings, send an email request to CODEConsultPreq@modot.mo.gov   The 2026-2029 LPA On-Call Consultant Program is scheduled to be active on March 1, 2026.    Please review your firm’s prequalification status on the Consultant Prequalification List. Any firm not current on all prequalification requirements will not be added to the On-Call list until they become current.    2026 - 2029 LPA On-Call Selections   If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Cremer via email at jeffrey.cremer@modot.mo.gov or by phone at 573-751-3705.   Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 13:44 https://www.modot.org/node/83052 83052 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:30:01 +0000 Planned Roadwork for Northwest Missouri, Feb. 9-15 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:30 St. Joseph, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work the Missouri Department of Transportation has planned in the Northwest Missouri region for the week of Feb. 9-15. There may be moving operations throughout the region, in addition to the work mentioned below. Inclement weather may cause schedule changes in some of the planned work. Check the MoDOT Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org, or download the app for updated information. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Andrew County Route C – Utility work at County Road 190, Feb. 4-13. Buchanan County Interstate 29 – CLOSED to all thru traffic between Route 6 (northbound Exit 43) and I-229/Route 71 (Exit 56B) for the demolition of the Gene Field Road Bridge, 6 p.m. Feb.7 through 5 a.m. Feb. 9.  Traffic will be detoured onto I-229. Gene Field Road Bridge – CLOSED due to damage from being struck by an oversized load. The project was awarded to Clarkson Construction Company. https://www.modot.org/projects/gene-field-road-bridge-replacement-over-interstate-29-buchanan-county Route 752 (Alabama Street) – CLOSED from U.S. Route 59 to Sherman Street for an intersection improvement project through February 2026. (Contractor: Amino Bros. Co., Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-u-missouri-route-59-and-missouri-route-752-intersection-improvements-buchanan-county. Caldwell County Route D – Bridge replacement project at the Shoal Creek Bridge through March 2026. The roadway may be narrowed to one lane. (Contractor: Cale Seymour Construction, LLC) https://www.modot.org/route-d-bridge-replacement-caldwell. Chariton County Route PP – CLOSED at the Mid-Fork Chariton River Overflow Bridge for replacement projects through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Puzzle Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through mid-March 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route O – CLOSED at the Bee Creek Bridge for a replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route KK – CLOSED at the Little Chariton River Bridge for a deck replacement project through March 2026. (Contractor: E&C Bridge, LLC.) https://www.modot.org/projects/route-b-route-d-route-jj-and-route-kk-bridge-deck-replacement-multiple-counties. Clinton County Route K – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route U to NW Prairie View Road, Feb. 11, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Daviess County Route BB – CLOSED for a culvert replacement from Route TT to Vow Avenue, Feb. 9, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Route BB – CLOSED for a culvert replacement at 110th Street, Feb. 10, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Holt County I-29 – Bridge maintenance southbound at the 86.6 mile marker, Feb. 9-13. Linn County Route 11 – CLOSED at the Badger Creek Bridge, north of New Boston, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route 139 - CLOSED at the Parson Creek Bridge, north of Meadville, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through May 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Livingston County Route K – CLOSED at the North Fork Crooked Creek Bridge for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Sullivan County Route PP – CLOSED at the West Locust Creek Bridge through June 2026, for a bridge replacement project through the Northwest Bridge Bundle through April 2026. (Capital-Horner & Shifrin) *1 Route T – CLOSED at the East Locust Creek bridge due to deterioration. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in the spring of 2026 through the Northwest Bridge Bundle. https://www.modot.org/projects/northwest-missouri-design-build-bridge-bundle Worth County Route W – CLOSED for a bridge replacement at the West Fork Grand River Bridge through mid-February 2026. (Contractor: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.) https://www.modot.org/projects/missouri-route-46-and-route-w-bridge-replacement-worth --- *1 This bridge is part of the NWBB (Northwest Bridge Bundle) program. The design-build team is Capital-Horner & Shifrin. More info: NWBB program web page.   ### Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 05:25 Links to related information Traveler Information Map NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/83051 83051 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:10:02 +0000 Planned Road Work for Mid-Missouri Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 12:10 Feb. 9 - 15, 2026 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The following is a list of general highway maintenance and construction work planned in the mid–Missouri area Feb. 9 – 15, 2026. Weather conditions may postpone scheduled work. Many projects will include lane closures which could cause delays.         All Counties  In addition to the work listed below, other moving operations such as pothole patching, brush cutting, and pavement repairs continue in various locations. Motorists should travel with care and be alert for slow-moving equipment.  All work is weather permitting, and schedules are subject to change.  Boone County    Route K and Old Plank Road intersection – Old Plank Road CLOSED for continued roundabout construction. Detours are in place. This is a cost-share project between the City of Columbia and MoDOT and is scheduled for completion in February 2026.  U.S. Route 63 – Interchange improvements at Route AC (Grindstone Parkway) continue. Most of the current planned work is not expected to impact traffic, but motorists should be alert for crews and equipment in close proximity to the traveling public. Slow down, use caution, and obey all construction signing. This project is scheduled to continue through November 2026.  Interstate 70 – New pavement construction from west of St. Charles Road (near mile marker 130) to the Callaway County line (near mile marker 136) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. **  Callaway County  I-70 – Pothole patching planned nightly Feb. 8 – 9, eastbound only, from mile marker 148 to mile marker 165 (Kingdom City to the Montgomery County line) from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.   Business U.S. 54 – Pavement repairs planned Feb. 9 – 10 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  I-70 – Pothole patching planned nightly Feb. 10 – 11, westbound only, from mile marker 165 to mile marker 148 (Montgomery County Line to Kingdom City) from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.  U.S. Route 54 – Roadside work planned Feb. 11, westbound only, from Middle River to Route BB.  North Outer Road 70 (Old U.S. Route 40) – CLOSED for a culvert replacement project at Sallees Creek, west of Kingdom City (near I-70 mile marker 146.4). Motorists must use an alternate route during the closure, which is expected to continue through February 2026. **  I-70 – New pavement construction continues from Route M (near mile marker 144) to Kingdom City (near mile marker 148) as part of the Improve I-70 Program. Motorists can expect intermittent and long-term lane closures for the duration of the project, which has an overall completion date in 2027. **  Camden County  U.S. Route 54 – Pavement widening and driveway entrance improvements continue. Traffic is shifted between Business Route 5 and Bumper Hill Road, with one lane open in each direction, but no center turn lane. Drainage and driveway work scheduled from L.A. Drive and Hopkins Avenue. The traffic shift is expected to remain in place through spring 2026.  Crawford County  I-44 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 9 – 13, westbound only, from mile marker 226 to mile marker 218 (Sullivan to Bourbon).  Route BB – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 9 – 13. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.   Outer Road 44 – Pavement repairs planned Feb. 9 – 13 from Route U to Route F. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Routes 49, M, and V – Roadside work planned Feb. 9 – 13. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.   Cooper County  Missouri Route 98 – Culvert replacement planned Feb. 9 – 13 at Rose Cottage Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Dent County  Route N – Culvert replacement planned Feb. 9 – 13. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route TT – Bridge maintenance planned Feb. 9 – 13 over Crooked Creek. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Howard County  Missouri Route 5 – Roadside work planned Feb. 9 – 13 from Route DD to U.S. Route 40. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Laclede County  I-44 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 9 – 13, eastbound only, from mile marker 145 to mile marker 135 (Hazelgreen to Sleeper).  Route 5 – Sealing operations planned Feb. 9 – 13 in the city limits of Lebanon from 7th Street to Bland Road. One lane will be closed.   Maries County  Routes 42 and 133 – Roadside work planned Feb. 9 – 13. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Missouri Route 28 – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 9 – 13 in various locations. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route 42 – CLOSED for a bridge deck replacement project over the Maries River. A signed detour is in place to direct motorist around the closure. The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026. (The Fly Creek Bridge on Route 42 will close soon after the Maries River Bridge reopens. The Fly Creek Bridge will remain closed through August 2026.)  Miller County  Route KK– Culvert replacement planned Feb. 9 at Fat Tire Lane. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.   Route EE – Pavement repairs planned Feb. 10. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 52– Culvert replacement planned Feb. 11 at Route PP. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Moniteau County  U.S. Route 50 – Shoulder work planned Feb. 9 – 13 from Flag Spring Road to County Line Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Morgan County  Route 52 and Route 5 intersection – Roundabout construction continues in Versailles. The project is scheduled for completion in March 2026.  Osage County  Route P – Roadside work planned Feb. 9 – 13 from Route T to U.S. Route 63. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Phelps County  Route A – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 9 – 13 from Route E to the Maries County line. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route BB – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 9 – 13 from Forum Drive to Country Club Road. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route O – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 9 – 13. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Missouri Route 72 – Pedestrian facility upgrades continue in Rolla. Work will require temporary closures of pedestrian facilities and intermittent single-lane closures with flaggers to direct motorists through the work zone. The project is scheduled for completion in February 2026.  Pulaski County  Missouri Route 17 – Shoulder work planned Feb. 9 – 13 from Crocker to Waynesville. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route DD – Shoulder work planned Feb. 9 – 13. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route 17 – Bridge maintenance planned Feb. 9 – 13 over I-44 at Buckhorn (Exit 153). One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone.  Route H – Bridge maintenance planned Feb. 9 – 13 over I-44 at Waynesville (Exit 156). One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zone  Washington County  Route M – Culvert replacements planned Feb. 9 – 13 in various locations from Missouri Route 21 to Route BB. One lane will remain open, and crews will flag traffic through the work zones.  Missouri Route 8 – Bridge rehabilitation over the Union Pacific Railroad. Work is currently suspended. The roadway will remain open throughout the project but is narrowed to one lane. Motorists should expect delays. For more information about the work stoppage: https://www.modot.org/node/80126   **This work is part of the Improve I-70 program. Learn more at modot.org/improvei70.  MoDOT asks all motorists to work with us by buckling up, putting your phone down, obeying all traffic signs, and slowing down and moving over in work zones.    For more information about MoDOT projects, traffic updates, or other transportation-related matters, please visit our Traveler Information Map at http://traveler.modot.org/ or call our 24-hour Customer Service Center at 1-888-ASK-MoDOT (275-6636). While at modot.org, sign up for work zone updates sent directly to your inbox. Information is also available 24/7 by connecting with us on social media:  Facebook | X (Twitter) | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down  ###  Districts Involved Central Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 05:02 Links to related information Traveler Information Map https://www.modot.org/node/83050 83050 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 11:20:02 +0000 Reminder: I-29 in St. Joseph to close Feb. 7 for Gene Field Road Bridge removal Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 11:20 ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Buchanan County Interstate 29 is scheduled to close in both directions beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7 and reopen by 5 a.m. Monday, Feb. 9. Clarkson Construction Company, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will close the interstate to demolish the Gene Field Road Bridge ahead of a replacement project. Traffic Impacts: North and southbound I-29 through traffic will be directed to use I-229. Southbound I-29 traffic must exit I-29/I-229/U.S. Route 71 (Exit 56B) and northbound I-29 traffic must exit at I-229/I-29 (Exit 43). Local traffic will not have access to northbound I-29 from Missouri Route 6 (Frederick Blvd.) (Exit 47) and southbound I-29 from U.S. Route 169 (Exit 50). Click to view the detour map. During construction, Gene Field Road will remain closed between Woodbine Road and Woodland Drive. This project will widen the bridge and replace its driving surface as well as add pedestrian sidewalks to the north and south sides of the bridge. This project is scheduled to be completed by July 2026. In addition, overnight lane closures on I-29 below the bridge may occur between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. throughout project construction. A 10.6-foot width restriction will be in place. To learn more about the project, visit: https://www.modot.org/projects/gene-field-road-bridge-replacement-over-interstate-29-buchanan-county. All work is weather-permitting, and schedules are subject to change. MoDOT asks drivers to work with us by always buckling up, keeping your phone down, slowing down and moving over in work zones. Know before you go and check what work zones you might encounter at traveler.modot.org. While at modot.org, sign up online for work zone updates. Information is also available 24/7 at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or via social media. Facebook | X | Instagram   Take the Challenge! Buckle Up/Phone Down ### Project Webpage Gene Field Road Bridge Replacement over Interstate 29 in Buchanan County | Missouri Department of Transportation Districts Involved Northwest Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 04:15 NW Customer Service Northwest District Email: nwcr@modot.mo.govPhone: 816-901-4529 https://www.modot.org/node/83049 83049 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:20:02 +0000 Route H in Dunklin County Reduce for Roadside Work Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 10:20 SIKESTON―Route H in Dunklin County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews preform roadside work.    This section of roadway is located from Route J to County Road 128 near Malden, Missouri.    Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Feb. 9 through Wednesday, Feb. 11 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily.  The work zone will be marked with signs.  Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.    For additional information, contact MoDOT’s Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.    ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 03:10 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/news/2419 https://newsroom.house.mo.gov/?p=2419 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:54:03 +0000 House Democrats discussed this week in the Missouri House and took reporters’ questions. https://www.modot.org/node/83048 83048 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 09:50:02 +0000 MoDOT to close Interstate 70 lanes overnight at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange Feb. 11-12 Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 09:50 Project Improve I-70: Warrenton to Wentzville ST. CHARLES COUNTY – Crews with the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project will close all eastbound and westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the I-70/I-64/U.S. 61 interchange overnight Feb. 11-12. Crews will be setting bridge girders that require large cranes and swinging materials over the interstate. All work is weather permitting.   All westbound lanes of I-70 will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 11. Detours will be in place for westbound I-70 and southbound U.S. Route 61: Westbound I-70 will be reduced to one lane and detour to northbound Route 61, (exit number 210B), turn around at Pittman Avenue, and use the westbound I-70 ramp to access westbound I-70. Westbound I-70 traffic exiting to eastbound I-64 will detour exiting to northbound Route 61, (exit number 210B), turn around at Pitman Avenue, and use the eastbound I-64 ramp from Luetkenhaus Boulevard.   All eastbound I-70 lanes will be closed overnight from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 12.  Detours will be in place for eastbound I-70 and southbound U.S. Route 61: Eastbound I-70 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit number 210A) and then detour using the eastbound I-70 left exit ramp to access eastbound I-70. Southbound Route 61 traffic will be reduced to one lane and detour to westbound I-70 and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 or eastbound on I-64. Eastbound I-70 traffic exiting to northbound Route 61 will take the eastbound I-64 exit ramp (exit 210A), detour to eastbound I-70 using the I-70 left exit ramp, turn around at the Route A interchange (exit number 211), and exit to northbound Route 61 (exit 210B). Westbound I-70 traffic exiting to eastbound I-64 will detour and use the Route Z interchange (exit 209) to turn around to head eastbound on I-70 and exit to eastbound I-64 (exit 210A).   Work may extend with an additional overnight closure Fri., Feb. 13 to finish any necessary tasks associated with setting the bridge girders.    This work is part of the Improve I-70 Warrenton to Wentzville Project covering the eastern portion of I-70. It was awarded in November 2024. Construction is tentatively set to take place 2025-2028.   Missouri’s FY2024 budget, approved through the state legislative process and signed into law by the governor, provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue to build a third lane of I-70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add a third lane in each direction on nearly 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville.   For more information on the Improve I-70 Program and to sign up for program e-mails, visit http://www.modot.org/improvei70.     ### Districts Involved St. Louis Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 02:48 Links to related information YouTube video link to girder work Jack Wang Senior Communications Specialist St. Louis District Email: slcommunications@mdoot.mo.govPhone: (314) 648-9783 https://www.modot.org/node/83047 83047 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 08:50:02 +0000 MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Improve I-70 Truck Parking project Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 08:50 For more information contact Improve I-70 Communications Coordinator, Lairyn McGregor 816-607-2152 | lairyn.mcgregor@modot.mo.gov Feb. 6, 2026 – For immediate release: MoDOT Announces Prequalified Teams for Improve I-70 Truck Parking project JEFFERSON CITY – The Missouri Department of Transportation has received Statements of Qualifications from the teams interested in competing for the contract to design and construct an upcoming project within MoDOT’s statewide Improve I-70 Program. Improve I-70: Truck Parking includes approximately $30 million in federal INFRA Grant funds to expand availability of truck parking along the Interstate 70 corridor. The pre-qualified teams are as follows: Capital – Wilson Team Capital Paving and Construction, LLC and Wilson & Company, Inc. KCI Construction Team KCI Construction and Bartlett & West MoDOT will issue the Request for Proposals in February 2026 to these teams to work through development of their Design-Build proposals for the project. The department will work through the procurement process with these teams, who will submit their proposal for the potential selection of the winning contract in May 2026. Construction could start as early as Summer 2026. There are still opportunities for additional consultants and subcontracting firms to be added to each team. Design-Build is a project delivery method that combines both the design and construction phases into one contract. The selected contract team completes the design and construction in parallel instead of in succession, which saves time and resources. The project goals are as follows: Deliver the project by December 1, 2028, within the program budget. Expand and modernize truck parking facilities along I-70 while improving the safety of facilities for users. Minimize construction impacts with a focus on work zone safety, communication, and construction staging while maintaining mobility. Provide expanded employment opportunities while developing and using a diverse workforce. This project could include improvements at existing truck parking locations in Odessa, Concordia, Boonville, Mineola, and Wright City. During peak hours, all of I-70’s public truck parking areas are over capacity and 75% of truck stops are over capacity. Providing safe off-highway parking reduces the cost of shoulder and guardrail repairs on interstate ramps caused by trucks parking on ramp shoulders and increases safety for all travelers on the road. Missouri’s FY2024 budget form the General Assembly signed into law by the governor provides $2.8 billion in General Revenue for the costs to build a third lane of Interstate 70 across the state. The program will plan, design, construct, reconstruct, rehabilitate, and add three lanes in each direction on approximately 200 miles of I-70, from Blue Springs to Wentzville. For more information, call MoDOT at 888-ASK-MODOT (275-6636) or visit www.modot.org. To receive the latest statewide news and text alerts, signup for e-updates.   Follow MoDOT: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube #### Districts Involved Statewide Published On Fri, 02/06/2026 - 01:46 Lairyn McGregor Improve I-70 Communications Coordinator Central Office Phone: 816-607-2152Email:Lairyn.McGregor@modot.mo.gov https://www.modot.org/node/83046 83046 at https://www.modot.org Fri, 06 Feb 2026 06:40:02 +0000 Route O in Ste. Geneiveve County Reduced for Pavement Overlay, Guardrail Upgrades Visitor (not verified) Fri, 02/06/2026 - 06:40 SIKESTON—Route O in Ste. Genevieve County will be reduced to one lane with a 10-foot width restriction as contractor crews overlay the roadway (including the shoulder) and complete guardrail upgrades.   This section of roadway is located from U.S. Route 61 to Route 32.  Weather permitting, work will take place Monday, Feb. 23 through Friday, May 1 from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.  The work zone will be marked with signs. Motorists are urged to use extreme caution while traveling near the area.  For additional information, contact Resident Engineer Seth Bollinger at (573) 472-9037, MoDOT's Customer Service Center toll-free at 1-888-ASK-MODOT (1-888-275-6636) or visit www.modot.org/southeast.    ###  facebook.com/MoDOTSoutheast  twitter.com/MoDOTSoutheast  youtube.com/MoDOTSoutheast  Districts Involved Southeast Published On Thu, 02/05/2026 - 23:38 SE Customer Service Southeast District Email: SECRRep@modot.mo.gov Phone: (573) 472-5333 https://governor.mo.gov/press-releases/archive/governor-kehoe-announces-opportunity-more-missouri-communities-earn-blue 15956 at https://governor.mo.gov Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:42:10 +0000 Governor Kehoe Announces Opportunity for More Missouri Communities to Earn Blue Shield Designation Gabrielle.Picard Wed, 02/04/2026 - 10:42 February 4, 2026 Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced Missouri counties, towns, and cities can now apply to be recognized as Blue Shield communities in 2026 for their dedication to effective law enforcement and community safety.In 2025, 201 communities earned the Blue Shield designation and were later awarded state grants of $50,000 each for the purchase of law enforcement equipment and/or training. A map of Missouri Blue Shield communities and a list of these jurisdictions is available here. Equipment the state grants funded in 2025 included 388 mobile data terminals, 351 body cameras, 151 license plate readers, 102 ballistic vests, 91 interoperable radios, and 56 vehicles.“Last year’s success of the Blue Shield program demonstrated what’s possible when communities commit to prioritizing law enforcement and public safety,” Governor Kehoe said. “We are building on that commitment by expanding the program and giving more towns, cities, and counties the opportunity to earn a Blue Shield designation. This program is about accountability, partnership, and building on the foundation of a safer Missouri.”The Blue Shield Program, as outlined in Executive Order 25-03, is part of the Governor’s Safer Missouri initiative announced on his first day in office. Governor Kehoe’s proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget, announced on January 13, 2026, includes $10 million in grant funding for 2026 Blue Shield communities to invest in law enforcement equipment and training.The Missouri Department of Public Safety administers the Blue Shield Program. Applications should be made by an official from the jurisdictions seeking the Blue Shield designation in coordination with the jurisdiction’s chief law enforcement officer. Applications are made online, and all supporting materials can be uploaded here.Communities that earned the Blue Shield designation in 2025 will use the same website to apply to renew their Blue Shield status for 2026.DPS plans to review applications and begin making determinations on Blue Shield designations for counties, cities, and towns within two weeks. DPS encourages communities to apply early, because if the General Assembly approves funding for the grant program, DPS will begin accepting grant applications in July, at the start of FY 2027, when the funding becomes available. Questions about the application process can be emailed to dpsinfo@dps.mo.gov.Blue Shield designation eligibility criteria includes:Passing a resolution demonstrating a commitment to public safety, including to reduce violent crime within the jurisdiction;Extraordinary investments in public safety funding;Community policing initiatives or local partnerships to invest in and/or improve public safety;Law enforcement officer recruitment and retention program;Demonstrated effectiveness in reducing crime or innovative programs that attempt to reduce crime;Participates in regional anti-crime task forces, or a commitment to be a willing partner with these in the future; andCompliance with Missouri crime reporting and traffic stop data requirements and other related statutes.Blue Shield counties, cities and towns have to maintain their commitments each year to retain the Blue Shield designation. Once local governments are approved for a Blue Shield designation, they will receive a public relations toolkit to showcase their community’s commitment to public safety. This toolkit will include access to digital graphics and a draft press release that can be used by the community to highlight their participation in the program.“Blue Shield designation gives communities a clear path to invest in public safety and strengthen their support for local law enforcement officers,” continued Governor Kehoe. “We look forward to working with the General Assembly to invest another $10 million in the program this year.”Blue Shield Year 2 Apply Now.jpg ### https://oa.mo.gov/commissioners-office/news/state-releases-january-2026-general-revenue-report 56676 at https://oa.mo.gov Wed, 04 Feb 2026 10:03:00 +0000 JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. –State Budget Director Dan Haug announced today that net general revenue collections for January 2026 decreased 7.6 percent compared to those for January 2025, from $1.29 billion last year to $1.20 billion this year. Net general revenue collections for 2026 fiscal year-to-date increased 1.4 percent compared to January 2025, from $7.42 billion last year to $7.53 billion this year. GROSS COLLECTIONS BY TAX TYPE Individual income tax collections http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/77d7ea68-d94c-4224-a208-e18810cb4ab5 http://dps.mo.gov/news/newsitem/uuid/77d7ea68-d94c-4224-a208-e18810cb4ab5 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 Over 200 communities received Blue Shield designations and grants of $50,000 in 2025 for their dedication to effective law enforcement and community safety