In 2024, the overall number of fatalities for vulnerable roadway users increased. Pedestrian and bicycle fatalities increased by 10% and 125%, respectively, however, motorcycle fatalities decreased by 21%.
Safety is MoDOT’s number one priority. Whether resident, visitor to the state, or highway worker, the ultimate goal is to assure that everyone returns home safely.
Safe, efficient travel for the public through work zones is important. All crews working in work zones are expected to conduct operations safely. MoDOT makes every effort to ensure this is the case and asks motorists to pay attention, slow down, move...
HANNIBAL – The bridge replacement project on Macon County Route J, over Mussel Fork, 0.03 mile east of the Linn County line, near New Boston, has been completed and is NOW OPEN to traffic.
Gene Haile Excavating, Inc. was awarded the contract earlier...
St. Joseph, Mo. – Capital Paving & Construction, LLC, contracted by the Missouri Department of Transportation, began a bridge replacement project on the Daviess County Missouri Route 190 bridge over Clear Creek, north of Lock Springs, on Monday, July...
JACKSON COUNTY – The Missouri Department of Transportation will conduct flagging operations on SE Blue Parkway near SE Douglas St for pavement work beginning at approx. 8 a.m. on Tuesday, November 25 until 5:00 p.m. This is not a complete closure...
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Local crews with the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close the entrance to Cross Lane Road, just east of Tipton, to replace a culvert. From 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 25, Cross Lane Road will be closed at U...
UPDATE: ROUTE 47 SURVEY RESULTS here
The Route 47 Conceptual Study meeting was held on Thursday, October 9, at the Union Community Center. The public comment period was open from October 9 through October 23. The study team is currently reviewing...
