/tags/modot MoDOT en-US Copyright © 2024 �������� Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-03/st-louis-area-expected-to-see-major-winter-storm-over-the-weekend Missouri meteorologists expect a winter storm to impact the St. Louis area and other parts of Missouri. St. Louis could see a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow. Fri, 03 Jan 2025 11:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-01-03/st-louis-area-expected-to-see-major-winter-storm-over-the-weekend Chad Davis, Hiba Ahmad, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2024-11-13/longtime-missouri-department-transportation-employee-picked-lead-agency Ed Hassinger is replacing director Patrick McKenna, who left in September. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:38:21 GMT /government-politics-issues/2024-11-13/longtime-missouri-department-transportation-employee-picked-lead-agency Sarah Kellogg /economy-business/2024-09-06/completion-of-i-44-construction-between-rolla-and-st-james-will-be-delayed Problems with the concrete and joints in the new eastbound lanes means the projected opening at the end of September will be pushed back. Fri, 06 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-09-06/completion-of-i-44-construction-between-rolla-and-st-james-will-be-delayed Jonathan Ahl /economy-business/2024-07-10/missouri-i-70-expansion-project-columbia-closures-construction The Missouri Department of Transportation is expanding I-70 to three lanes each way, with the first 20-mile section expected to be completed by the end of 2027. Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:00:00 GMT /economy-business/2024-07-10/missouri-i-70-expansion-project-columbia-closures-construction Grace Burwell /law-order/2024-04-22/missouri-new-record-traffic-work-zone-deaths Despite Missouri and Illinois reporting fewer traffic-related deaths in 2023, more than 40,000 people were killed in traffic-related incidents across the U.S. last year. Mon, 22 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-04-22/missouri-new-record-traffic-work-zone-deaths Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /law-order/2024-01-16/missouri-adopt-a-highway-program-under-review-over-sign-honoring-a-convicted-murderer The Missouri Department of Transportation approved an Adopt-a-Highway application from the family of Kevin Johnson, who was executed in November 2022 for the killing of a Kirkwood Police Officer. The sign was up for four months before the entire program got suspended. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:00:00 GMT /law-order/2024-01-16/missouri-adopt-a-highway-program-under-review-over-sign-honoring-a-convicted-murderer Rudi Keller /government-politics-issues/2023-11-01/judge-approves-pay-raise-plan-for-missouri-department-of-transportation-workers Missouri Republicans have vowed to take action when the General Assembly reconvenes in January to revise the highway commission’s power over the state road fund. Wed, 01 Nov 2023 21:32:37 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-11-01/judge-approves-pay-raise-plan-for-missouri-department-of-transportation-workers Rudi Keller /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-07-27/rep-michael-burton-expects-mo-gop-to-try-again-on-restricting-constitutional-amendments The Lakeshire Democrat also discussed his unusual pathway to politics on the latest episode of “Politically Speaking.” Thu, 27 Jul 2023 19:15:26 GMT /podcast/politically-speaking/2023-07-27/rep-michael-burton-expects-mo-gop-to-try-again-on-restricting-constitutional-amendments Jason Rosenbaum, Sarah Kellogg /government-politics-issues/2023-03-07/missouri-house-passes-resolution-for-legislative-control-over-state-road-fund The resolution gives the state legislature appropriations power over the state road fund, which is now under the control of the Transportation Department. Because it’s a proposed constitutional amendment, it must be approved by voters to go into effect. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 00:04:09 GMT /government-politics-issues/2023-03-07/missouri-house-passes-resolution-for-legislative-control-over-state-road-fund Sarah Kellogg /health-science-environment/2023-03-03/safety-advocates-welcome-promise-of-st-louis-traffic-fixes-but-want-quick-action The recent promise by St. Louis officials to dedicate $40 million to improve traffic safety is good news to safety advocates, but they stress that fixes are needed urgently. Fri, 03 Mar 2023 23:09:13 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-03-03/safety-advocates-welcome-promise-of-st-louis-traffic-fixes-but-want-quick-action Jeremy D. Goodwin