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Lanes of I-70 reopen after motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple lanes of Interstate 70 were shut down on Tuesday night in Columbia after a crash with a motorcycle occurred. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert at around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday that all lanes were back open, after being impacted for nearly three hours. The Columbia Police Department announced at 11 The post Lanes of I-70 reopen after motorcycle crash appeared first on ABC17NEWS .
Columbia Daily Tribune
Providence Road bridge project in Columbia reaches key milestone
A major milestone has been reached in the reconstruction of the Missouri Route 163, or Providence Road, overpass above Interstate 70 in Columbia, with crews completing the bridge deck pour on Oct. 6. The project remains on track for significant progress, and the bridge is now expected to open in mid-November 2026, according to a community announcement. Providence Road over I-70 has been closed to traffic since the end of May while the bridge and interchange ramps are rebuilt. The new structure is being extended to accommodate additional Interstate 70 lanes and raised to improve clearance for taller vehicles traveling beneath it. Once complete, the overpass will include pedestrian crossings on both sides. The project also includes decorative lighting, enhanced railings and fencing, stone-pattern retaining walls and bridge facade elements developed through local partnerships, according to the announcement. The interchange ramps could reopen before the bridge itself, though that timeline depends on factors including weather conditions. Part of larger Improve I-70 effort The Providence Road work is one component of Missouri Department of Transportation's Improve I-70: Rocheport to Columbia project. The $441 million fixed-cost project will add a third travel lane in each direction along a 14-mile section of Interstate
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I-70 in Columbia reopened after motorcycle crash
Columbia Police have reopened traffic on I-70 near North Garth Avenue. Lanes of I-70 in Columbia were closed late Tuesday night due to a motorcycle crash. The crash happened near North Garth Avenue. The Columbia Police Department reported the crash on social media. Police asked drivers to use alternate routes.
KOMU
Roundabout construction at South Fairview and Chapel Hill roads to cause lane closures starting Wednesday
Lane closures will begin Wednesday near the roundabout at South Fairview and Chapel Hill roads in Columbia for more construction. According to a news release, crews for the Columbia Public Works department will begin phase two of the roundabout construction project. Phase two of the project involves removing the south...
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I-70 Stadium Boulevard ramp in Columbia to close overnight Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Drivers heading west on Interstate 70 in Columbia should plan for a brief overnight ramp closure Monday. The ramp from westbound I-70 to Missouri Route 740, also known as Stadium Boulevard at Exit 124, is scheduled to close from 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, until midnight Tuesday, Oct. 13. MoDOT says motorists will need to use an alternate route during that time.
KOMU
U.S. 54 bridge over Stadium Boulevard in Jefferson City to narrow overnight Monday
The U.S. 54 bridge over Stadium Boulevard in Jefferson City is set to narrow westbound traffic to one lane overnight on Monday for repairs to the driving surface. According to a news release from the Missouri Department of Transportation, the Madison Street on-ramp will also be closed, however, drivers will still be able to access the Jefferson Street ramp.
KOMU
One lane to close at intersection of Bolivar and West McCarty streets in Jefferson City
One lane will be closed near the intersection of Bolivar and West McCarty streets in Jefferson City for nearly two weeks beginning Monday. According to a news release from Jefferson City, crews will start the second phase of putting in a new water main near the intersection. This is a...
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JC Schools Board of Education hears bus update, approves next year's academic calendar
Things are looking up for the bus company providing transportation for students in the Jefferson City School District. Student Transportation of American took over bus service for the district in 2024, replacing First Student Transportation. But earlier this year, STA ran into the same bus driver shortages that were impacting up to 85% of school districts nationwide. Several parents expressed concern about buses that were running late.
KOMU
Ramp from I-70 to U.S. 63 to close overnight Tuesday in Columbia
The ramp from eastbound Interstate 70 to southbound U.S. Route 63 in Columbia will close overnight Tuesday, beginning around 7 p.m. According to a news release from the Missouri Department of Transportation, the ramp will be closed until around 6 a.m. Wednesday. This closure will allow crews to pour the...
KOMU
Overnight closures begin in Kingdom City on I-70 interchange at U.S. 54
KINGDOM CITY — Overnight lane and exit closures began Wednesday on the eastbound portion of Interstate 70's interchange with US Highway 54. The closures are expected to continue for about two weeks. On the eastbound side of I-70, the right-side lane as well as exits 144 and 148 will...
KOMU
West outer road for U.S. 63 will narrow to one lane on Monday
The west outer road for U.S. Route 63 between Columbia and Ashland will narrow to a single lane on Monday, Oct. 12, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. During this time, contracted crews will to apply a surface treatment to a portion of Missouri Route 163 and Tom Bass Road between Boone County Route H and Meyer Industrial Drive, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Transportation.