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I-270 Mississippi River Bridge Completed

MADISON COUNTY — The Illinois and Missouri departments of transportation were joined by local leaders and industry partners today to cut the ribbon on the new Interstate 270 Chain of Rocks twin bridges crossing the Mississippi River, the centerpiece of a combined $531.6 million investment to improve safety and mobility while creating jobs and economic opportunity along a critical freight and travel corridor. The bridges are the latest achievement made possible by Gov. JB Pritzker’s historic Rebuild Illinois capital program, which is delivering billions of dollars in major projects across the state this fall.

Illinois · 2d
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Lane closures planned on Missouri River Bridge in north Jefferson City

Beginning Wednesday night, a nightly lane closure on the eastbound lane of U.S. 54 near the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City is set for the installation of a new overhead sign, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The closures, which will be in place from 7 p.m. to...

Jefferson City, MO · 1d
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Waynesville, Mo., service station still operates as a full-service stop on Route 66

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. (KY3) -Civic and state leaders officially created Route 66 100 years ago today, and one of the service stations that supported the route is still open and operating in Waynesville. Service stations were critical for the survival and success of the Mother Road. The Downtown Service Station in...

Waynesville, MO · 1d
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Missouri drivers reminded to check headlights as evenings get darker

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding drivers to check their headlights as they spend more time on the road after dark following the end of daylight saving time.

Missouri · 2d
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Nation’s First Autonomous Railcars on Regulated Short Line Come to Mid-Missouri

Powered by St. Louis innovation, the Columbia Terminal Railroad will deploy autonomous, self-propelled railcars to serve Mid-Missouri business hub. Self-propelled, autonomous railcars will soon run in Missouri between Columbia and Centralia on the Columbia Terminal Railroad – the first time this technology will be deployed on a regulated short line in the nation – after the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration announced a $16.2 million grant to modernize the 21.4-mile COLT railroad.

Columbia, MO · 14h

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Casey’s Fuel Margin Climbed to 47.8 Cents a Gallon This Summer, With Iowans Filling Up at Its Pumps

Casey’s keeps a bigger slice of every gallon you buy than it did a year ago. The company’s numbers cover all its stores, but about half are in Iowa, Missouri and Illinois. Here’s how Casey’s fuel margin climbed this summer, and what it means for Iowans filling up at its pumps.

Iowa · 2d

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Gas prices continue to drop across the Tri-States; Illinois remains most expensive

IOWA, ILLINOIS & MISSOURI— Gas prices continue to fall across the Tri-States. The national average for a gallon of regular unleaded is now below $4 at $3.94, down eighteen cents from last Wednesday. The average price for a gallon of diesel is $6.13, down fourteen cents from last week.

Illinois · 1d

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OTO presents possible changes to U.S. 60 and 65 interchange

ROGERSVILLE, Mo. (KY3) - The Ozarks Transportation Organization is gathering information and opinions from locals on its proposed project along a stretch of U.S. 60 and 65. “We are looking at the 60, 65 area in a broader sense, trying to look at the connectivity as a whole for the region,” said Sara Fields, Executive Director of OTO. “How we can improve safety, how we can enhance access as well as travel time reliability and congestion.”

Rogersville, MO · 2d

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Drivers, residents give feedback on potential improvements along US 60 & US 65

GREENE COUNTY, Mo. — On Tuesday evening, people in Greene County had the chance to give feedback on a major transportation study, which could bring improvements to two busy corridors. A public meeting was held at Courageous Church in Rogersville to learn more about the U.S. 60/US 65 PEL Study, a regional transportation access & […]

Greene County, MO · 2d

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Businesses weigh construction impacts as MoDOT begins East Sunshine Street project

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - Construction crews broke ground Monday on a $10.4-million project along East Sunshine Street, and businesses along the route said they understand the work needs to be done. The Missouri Department of Transportation began the 19-month Sunshine Street East Corridor project to improve traffic flow and safety....

Springfield, MO · 6d

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Crews begin work on Sunshine Street safety improvements

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Some big changes are coming to Sunshine Street. On Monday, MODOT crews started working on safety improvements along just over four miles of East Sunshine, between Glenstone Avenue and Farm Road 199. The primary change will be raising the medians in order to help traffic flow and reduce the number of crashes […]

Springfield, MO · 10d

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Route 43 Spring River Bridge project on track following fatal motor crash

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - The Route 43 and Spring River Bridge is on target to be completed by December 1, 2026, MoDOT confirms.

Jasper County, MO · 14d

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East Sunshine Street improvement project to begin Nov. 2

A $6.5 million project to improve traffic flow, sidewalks, and signals on East Sunshine Street in Springfield is scheduled to begin on November 2.

Springfield, MO · 16d

Springfield News-Leader

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Work to make Springfield's East Sunshine Street safer starts next week

Safety improvements along East Sunshine Street have been talked about for years. After pushback from businesses over the installation of new safety medians and adjusting plans, the Missouri Department of Transportation will get work underway starting Monday, Nov. 2. MoDOT's improvement project spans 4.2 miles, from Glenstone Avenue to Farm Road 199, and seeks to make Sunshine Street safer by improving pedestrian crossings, adjusting intersections and reducing left turns outside of signalized intersections. Sunshine Street east of Glenstone has the highest crash rate of all five-lane roadways in Springfield and more than double the state average, according to previous News-Leader reporting. According to a MoDOT news release, work will start east of U.S. 65 before making its way west. Construction is anticipated to be complete by June 30, 2028, though weather conditions and work delays could affect this timeline. The construction will be completed by D&E Plumbing & Heating LLC, Nixa for $6.5 million. In total, including design and other preliminary work, the project costs exceed $10 million. What the project will entail The project includes several segments of new sidewalks, replaced driveways and more accessible pedestrian infrastructure. Here's what to expect: New westbound right turn lane at Enterprise Avenue

Springfield, MO · 17d

KOAMNewsNowcom KOAMTV

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Major project complete: West 20th St reopens

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — The City of Joplin, Jasper County, and the Joplin Special Road District celebrated the official reopening of West 20th Street Friday, October 23, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting.

Joplin, MO · 20d

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MoDOT issues warning for ramp closures in Newton County paving project

NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) -- The Missouri Department of Transportation is warning motorists of two ramp closures due to a paving project.

Newton County, MO · 22d

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US-60 roundabout work continues near Monett

BARRY COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM/KJFX) — Work continues on the Hwy 60 and Hwy 97 roundabout in Yonkerville at Monett Regional Airport.

Barry County, MO · 23d

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MoDOT gets feedback on the Kansas Expressway project in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) -Some big changes will be coming to Springfield’s Kansas Expressway; MoDOT plans to widen the road from four lanes to six in hopes of addressing traffic flow and safety. Springfield citizens weighed in on their plans for the $7.64 million project. “We refine projects based on...

Springfield, MO · 23d