The heavily-damaged Sorrels overpass over I-70 near Columbia must be demolished by November 8, under a $1 million contract awarded by the Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT). MoDOT says Columbia-based Emery Sapp and Sons can begin work as early as today. The 63-year-old overpass sustained significant damage when it was struck by a passing truck …
UPDATE: Tree damage reported across Cooper County, after Sunday’s tornado warning
There are no reports of deaths or serious injuries in mid-Missouri, despite several tornado warnings and severe thunderstorm warnings late Sunday afternoon. Tornado warnings were issued in both Pettis and Cooper counties. Cooper County emergency management officials tell 939 the Eagle that tree damage is reported near Boonville and Prairie Home, as well as in …
MoDOT experiencing record high turnover; agency to hold winter weather drill on Thursday
Motorists in Columbia, Jefferson City and across mid-Missouri will notice numerous state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) snow plows and vehicles on state highways Thursday morning, starting at about 9. It’s part of the agency’s statewide winter weather operations drill. MoDOT drivers will be reacting to a simulated forecast of significant snow for the entire state. MoDOT …
Veteran Missouri House Democrat from Columbia won’t seek re-election
A veteran state lawmaker from Columbia who’s the ranking Democrat on the Missouri House Special Committee on Criminal Justice is not seeking re-election in 2022. State Rep. Martha Stevens (D-Columbia) made her announcement on Monday, and says she’ll continue her career in advocacy as a social work professional in the future. “After much though and …
Atwill: Tuesday groundbreaking set for massive I-70 Rocheport bridge project
Boone County’s presiding commissioner says a Tuesday groundbreaking ceremony is being planned for the $240-million I-70 Rocheport bridge project. The ceremony is set for 11 am at Les Bourgeois winery. Missouri has received an $81-million federal grant to replace the deteriorating bridge, which was built in 1960. The state Department of Transportation (MoDOT) says more …