Mar 7, 2025 · MoDOT and Missouri lawmakers bumping heads is not new, but several pieces of legislation are putting the department back in the limelight. Shared concerns among legislators are threefold: transparency, accountability and communication.

Apr 27, 2024 · Distracted driving contributed to 588 work zone crashes and five of those fatalities. April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, with National Work Zone Awareness Week occurring April 15-19. MoDOT is asking motorists to “Work With Us” by making safe, responsible choices behind the wheel and slowing down when driving through work zones.

Jul 8, 2024 · The decision to transition was discussed publicly during an April 3 meeting of the commission. During that meeting, Becky Allmeroth, MoDOT chief safety and operations officer, told the commission that the changes in the program initially came from a specific incident involving a controversial adoption.

Oct 7, 2024 · In preparation, the Missouri Department of Transportation will hold its annual winter operations drill on Thursday, Oct. 10. According to a news release, motorists may notice an increased number of MoDOT trucks on state routes during the drill, which will begin at 8 a.m. in rural areas and 9 a.m. in urban areas.

Apr 19, 2024 · ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — A project to resurface portions of U.S. Highway 71 began in early April and has moved north to the intersection with South Main Street in Maryville.

Jun 6, 2024 · A MoDOT map shows how the temporary roundabout at the intersection of U.S. Highways 71 and 136 will function. The roundabout is planned to be in place all day on Tuesday while crews perform traffic signal maintenance.

May 30, 2022 · MARYVILLE, Mo. — Northwest Missouri will be in line for about $53 million to repair low-volume routes, said Terry Ecker, a member of the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission, last

Aug 7, 2023 · MoDOT is a diverse workplace dedicated to safety and personal and professional development. Starting salary for maintenance workers is $19.08 per hour. This position is also eligible for an additional $3 to $6 per hour when working winter/emergency operations activities.

Jul 16, 2021 · MoDOT opens feedback events for Highway 136 bridge repairs. Jul 16, 2021 Jul 16, 2021 Updated Aug 16, 2022 ...

Sep 5, 2024 · According to a news release, MoDOT crews will narrow both north and southbound U.S. Highway 71 to one lane, each direction through the intersection between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. each day. The median intersection between north and southbound Highway 71 will be closed. Motorists will not be able to make the following left-hand turns: