You’ll soon notice more construction workers and equipment near the I-70 Rocheport bridge west of Columbia. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is now in the design-build phase of the $240-million new bridge project. It’s been a top priority for outgoing Columbia city manager John Glascock. “We put $2-million toward it, I know the county …
Two-thirds of Missouri’s traffic fatalities in 2021 involved unbuckled motorists
State transportation officials are raising concerns about the increasing number of Missouri traffic fatalities. More than 1,000 people were killed in traffic crashes across the state in 2021, the first time that’s happened since 2006. State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) director Patrick McKenna describes the fatalities as unacceptable, alarming and preventable. He says two-thirds of …
Mid-Missourians stayed off the roads on New Year’s Day, leading to few ice-related crashes
Mid-Missourians followed the advice of the National Weather Service (NWS) and state troopers to stay home during the New Year’s Day winter storm. There was a winter weather advisory for the entire listening area for almost 24 hours, through early Sunday morning. State troopers in the 13-county Troop F area tell 939 the Eagle that …
MoDOT: Missouri is on pace for more than 1,000 traffic fatalities this year
Thanksgiving Eve is traditionally one of the biggest travel days of the year, as Missourians head to their Thanksgiving holiday destinations. State Department of Transportation (MoDOT) highway safety division spokesman John Nelson urges you to slow down and to take your time. “Expect increased levels of traffic on the roadways, and do those simple things that …
MoDOT thanks Missourians for their patience during Sorrels overpass demolition
The heavily-damaged Sorrels overpass over I-70 just west of Columbia has been demolished, and traffic is flowing freely on this Monday morning. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says the demolition process went smoothly, adding that they appreciate your patience. MoDOT spokesman Adam Pulley tells 939 the Eagle that traffic backups were significant this weekend, …
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