You’re going to have to get to the airport in Kansas City even earlier now that construction has begun. After demolishing the aging terminal A at Kansas City International Airport, construction crews have moved onto the next phase of the overhaul. The next step requires roads going into and out of the airport […]
A report on the pool was given at the Trenton Park Board meeting Wednesday evening. Park Superintendent Jason Shuler reported a transformer blowing near Moberly Park, and a power surge caused electrical problems at the Trenton Family Aquatic Center Tuesday. He said the problem was fixed around 2:30 Tuesday afternoon which allowed the Bright Futures […]
The water has finally retreated from U.S. Route 65 south of Carrollton and the roadway to Waverly has reopened. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have worked to clear debris and prepared the roadway for reopening as floodwaters receded. With water fully off the road, crews were able to clean off the last bits […]
A chip seal project will begin on August 7, 2019, on Route E near Milan. Contractors from Vance Brothers, Inc., working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, plan to begin the project on Wednesday, Aug. 7, in Sullivan County just west of Milan and will continue to just east of U.S. Route 65 in Mercer […]
The Missouri Department of Transportation understands the continued road closures due to flooding and flood damage are impacting lives and are working to repair and restore mobility to routes as waters recede. Local maintenance crews are clearing debris and repairing shoulders and minor road surface issues as they are able. More extensive work, including debris […]
Work is underway on both U.S. Route 65 through Chillicothe and on Linn County Route M. Missouri Petroleum, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began work earlier this month to prepare the roadways for a micro-resurfacing project. Over the course of this week, crews will remove the existing pavement markings in preparation for a […]
On a split vote, the Trenton City Council approved a motion last night to develop plans that could ultimately lead to the possible construction of new hangars to replace aging facilities at the airport. City Administrator Ron Urton told the council Trenton has $118,000 in Federal Aviation Administration credits that need to be committed or […]
One more route in Carroll County was able to open today, with restrictions. Route 41 to Miami opened but to one lane only. Traffic signals are in place to direct traffic. Earlier this week, it was thought that the road would stay closed until repairs could be made by a contractor, but after further assessment […]
As one east/west route opens, two north/south routes look to remain closed for an extended period. Missouri Route 10 west of Norborne reopened to traffic today after water receded and crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation completed minor repairs and debris removal. Receding water doesn’t always mean a roadway can reopen, though. Travelers who […]
After facing delays, the Chariton County Route 5 resurfacing project resumed last week. The project was delayed for the testing of materials utilized for the base widening, which were found to be acceptable. During the delay, crews from Capital Paving and Construction, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, began work on Route 129 and […]
Motorists can soon look forward to a smoother drive on U.S. Route 65 through Chillicothe and on Linn County Route M. Missouri Petroleum, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, will make repairs and complete micro-resurfacing on U.S. Route 65 from just north of County Road 228 to U.S. Route 36 and on Route M […]
The Newtown-Harris R-3 Board of Education approved several employee positions Thursday evening. Rachael Spence was approved as the 2019-2020 district drug testing coordinator. Superintendent Lucas McKinnis will be the Title 9 district compliance coordinator. Part-time positions were also approved, including substitute bus drivers, custodians, and kitchen and teaching positions. The board approved a dairy bid […]
Signal improvements are coming to the Cameron area. The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to install flashing yellow arrow signals at several intersections along U.S. Route 69 in Cameron beginning next week. The new signals will help provide a safer, smoother flow of traffic. Flashing yellow arrows are new to Cameron, but are in use […]
Part of Cowgill Street in Chillicothe will be closed starting next week for street work. Crews plan to close Cowgill from the railroad tracks to Jameson Street Monday, July 15, 2019, and it may be closed for a few months. The street will be torn out and new concrete will be placed with the curb […]
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the moon landing, the Livingston County Library invites you to join them for a live webcast of a guided recreation of Apollo 11’s journey to see how this mission was executed by crew members and mission control in Houston. The event will take place Monday, July 15, 2019, […]
The Livingston County Route C Shoal Creek Bridge, just south of Utica, is now open after a recent inspection revealed critical deterioration to the structure. The bridge has been closed since early in April, however, crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation have completed repairs and were able to reopen the Route C bridge Monday […]
Capital Rail is scheduled to replace the Corporate Drive railroad crossing in Chillicothe next week. The job on the Corporate Drive crossing will start Monday or Tuesday depending on travel and is expected to be completed on or before next Thursday, July 11th. Corporate Drive will be closed and detour signs will be put up […]
Contractors from Capital Paving and Construction, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, continue to progress on a bridge rehabilitation project in Clinton and Daviess counties. Beginning Monday, July 8, crews plan to close the Route C (Pattonsburg) bridge over Interstate 35. The bridge is expected to reopen in mid-September. Both Route C and KK […]
Two Kansas City, Missouri, men have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their roles in a $1 million conspiracy to steal more than 1,400 cell phones in dozens of commercial burglaries across five states. Viktor Chernetskiy, 29, a naturalized citizen from Ukraine, and Bryan C. Kirkendoll II, 29, were charged in a five-count […]
Due to equipment issues, the closure of Route N (Drain Street) in Eagleville has been delayed until tomorrow, Thursday, June 27, for a culvert replacement. Local crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation plan to close Route N at the junction with U.S. Route 69 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., weather permitting. Schedules are […]
