MoDOT

Lightning damages street signal in Bethany

The U.S. Route 136 and 39th Street signal in Bethany was damaged during the weekend thunderstorms. A lightning strike took out the detection equipment for the west and northbound directions causing these signals to come up every time, even if no vehicle is waiting there. MoDOT electricians are actively working to replace the detection equipment, […]

Missouri State Highway Patrol

Highway patrol reports two arrests

The Highway Patrol has arrested two individuals in the area on allegations of driving while intoxicated. Fifty-six-year-old Murray Walker of Blue Springs was arrested in Linn County Friday night. The Patrol accused him of felony DWI—aggravated offender as well as a lane violation. He was transported to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office and released. Thirty-seven-year-old […]

MoDOT road work and maintenance

Highway 36 work wrapping up near Osborn

Crews are putting the finishing touches on the new alignment of the westbound lanes of U.S. Route 36 near Osborn. Since March, crews from Herzog Contracting Corporation and their subcontractors, working with the Missouri Department of Transportation, have been rebuilding the westbound lanes on a new alignment and added turn lanes at the junction of […]

MoDOT Road Work

MoDOT planned road work for the week of May 7, 2018

The following is a listing of general highway maintenance and construction work in the North Missouri planned for the week of May 7 – 13 from the Missouri Department of Transportation. In addition to the work listed below, there may be pothole patching, shoulder work, bridge maintenance, striping, brush cutting, guardrail repairs, litter pick up […]

Road Work Sign

MoDOT to change signals on U.S. Route 136 in Bethany

The Missouri Department of Transportation was contacted about traffic congestion on U.S. Route 136 in Bethany.  Traffic engineers thought a new type of signal could alleviate some of the issues. To ensure their idea was the best solution, they conducted a traffic study. That study prompted the restriping of the eastbound lanes of U.S. Route […]

MoDOT Road Striping

MoDOT plans signal and striping work

Economic development brings needed revenue and jobs to Northwest Missouri, but it can also bring traffic issues and delays. Concerned citizens called the Missouri Department of Transportation about the traffic on U.S. Route 136 between Interstate 35 and U.S. Route 69. MoDOT engineers conducted a study and are implementing changes to help ensure a safer, […]