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KYTV
On Your Side: Customers say their cars were damaged at an Ozark, Mo., oil change shop
OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - A quick oil change left several drivers with damaged cars, ruined driveways, and a battle for repairs. They say the Take 5 location in Ozark didn’t perform the service they expected. “Up until that point, they treated us very well,” said Chris Pontecorvo. Pontecorvo...
KY3
Groundbreaking kicks off improvements to southwest I-44
komc.com
Highway 76 Work Along Lake Taneycomo in Hollister Set for 2027
The Missouri Department of Transportation has postponed the start of the Route 76 Slide Repair Project in Hollister from this month to January 2027. According to MoDOT, the delay is intended to reduce traffic disruptions and minimize impacts on drivers. The project will stabilize the Route 76 embankment between the...
KYTV
“Keep our kids safe,” Missouri State Highway Patrol emphasizes bus safety ahead of school starting
OZARK, Mo. (KY3) - Many students are heading back to the classroom, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol is emphasizing the importance of driver awareness around school buses. Last year, the Highway Patrol says in Missouri, there were 871 crashes involving school buses. “Any time you see a school bus,...
Springfield News-Leader
Springfield bridge's weight limit drops, affecting heavy vehicles
The Missouri Department of Transportation will lower the allowable weight for certain vehicles on the eastbound U.S. Route 60 bridge over Lake Springfield in Springfield, a change that will remain in place until the structure is replaced. According to a community announcement, new signs will set the bridge's weight limit at 40 tons for single-unit vehicles that are not tractor-trailers and 50 tons for combination vehicles, including tractor-trailers. The revised load posting followed the department's routine bridge inspection process, which evaluates load restrictions and updates them under Federal Highway Administration guidance. The bridge carries about 33,099 vehicles each day. New weight limits replace previous restriction The eastbound bridge over Lake Springfield was previously posted with a 55-ton weight limit. Under the updated restriction, single-unit vehicles will be limited to 40 tons while combination vehicles will be limited to 50 tons. According to the announcement, the updated posting resulted from ongoing bridge inspections and engineering analysis of load capacity. Bridge replacement not yet scheduled The bridge was built in 1965 and underwent a major rehabilitation project in 2009. The new restriction is expected to remain in effect until the bridge is replaced. According to the announcement, no timeline has been established
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sgfneighborhoodnews.com
Safety should be top priority as kids return to school
As kids prepare to walk, roll and ride back to school Aug. 25, the City’s Public Works Department and the Springfield Police Department remind parents, students and motorists to make safety a top priority. With traffic increasing near schools, everyone plays an important role in helping children travel safely.
KOLR10 News
Heat wave taking toll on vehicles as local mechanics urge tire, oil, and AC checks
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Extreme summer temperatures across the Ozarks are taking a heavy toll on vehicles, prompting local auto mechanics to urge drivers to perform critical preventative checks before getting behind the wheel. Auto experts at Telle Tire in Springfield say extreme heat creates unique hazards for vehicles, particularly as daily commutes increase with the return of back-to-school […]
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Drivers are urged to pay attention as students return to school
The first day of school in area districts is just over a week away, and that means that drivers will need to pay closer attention, especially near school buildings. Lt. Steve Schwind with the Springfield Police Department reminds drivers that there are laws they must adhere to when they’re following a school bus.
KOLR10 News
Kansas Expressway ramp to eastbound I-44 closing Monday
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Drivers in Springfield should plan for traffic changes beginning Monday as MoDOT closes the Kansas Expressway ramp to eastbound Interstate 44 for paving work. The closure is scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 10, and continue through Monday, Aug. 24, weather permitting. According to MoDOT, contractor crews will rebuild the pavement on the […]